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

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

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.