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Christopher Schreiner

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Christopher Schreiner
Christopher Schreiner at Bryant Park, July 2008
Christopher Schreiner at Bryant Park, July 2008
Background information
Birth nameChristopher Andrew Schreiner
Born (1983-02-16) February 16, 1983 (age 41)
Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S.
GenresBlues rock, instrumental rock, avant-garde
OccupationMusician
InstrumentGuitar
Years active2005–present
LabelsESC

Christopher Schreiner (born February 16, 1983) is an American guitarist.

He was described by The Wall Street Journal as "spacey, quietly flashy and intense."[1]

Career

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Schreiner released his debut album Only Human, in September 2008.[2] In 2011 he joined the right-wing rock band Madison Rising. They released their self-titled debut album that year and performed for protesters at an Occupy Congress event on January 19, 2012.[3]

Awards

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Guitar Player magazine's Guitar Superstar Competition – finalist – Icarus 2008[4]

Discography

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  • Only Human (2008)
  • ATAU: And They Are Us (2014)

References

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  1. ^ Fusilli, Jim (September 16, 2008). "A Guitar Contest With a Winning Surprise". The Wall Street Journal.
  2. ^ "Instrumental Guitarist & Talented Artist". Musical Escapades. October 10, 2008. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2010.
  3. ^ "'Occupy Congress' is serenaded by right-leaning band". Politico.
  4. ^ Fusilli, Jim (2008). "Guitar Player Magazine's Guitar Superstar Competition". Guitar Superstar.