tag:chrisaltmann.com,2005:/blogs/latest-news?p=11Latest News2023-07-26T11:22:50-04:00Chris Altmannfalsetag:chrisaltmann.com,2005:Post/72474622023-07-26T11:22:50-04:002023-10-16T10:49:31-04:002023 Canadian Country Music Awards Nomination: Steel Guitar Player of the Year<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/192958/90b7130072ea30634fe340d7a5242c0d868c6bb9/original/copy-of-13-ccma-steelguitar-nomineetextonlysponsored-071120238.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><p>Chris has been nominated again for “Steel Guitar Player of the Year” at the Canadian Country Music Association's annual awards! The awards ceremony take place on September 15 in Hamilton, ON. CCMA members can <a class="no-pjax" href="https://ccma.judge.live/dashboard" data-link-type="url" target="_blank">vote online</a> until July 26 at 5pm. </p>Chris Altmanntag:chrisaltmann.com,2005:Post/71247482022-12-18T12:14:55-05:002022-12-18T12:14:55-05:00December 2022<p> </p>
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<p>Hello music lovers and readers of my infrequent newsletters. <br> <br>I’m very happy to say that I’ll be making my way back to Australia soon for a short visit! It’s been 5 years since I was last there so I’m particularly excited to see my family and friends and drink a few Australian beers. There’s nothing in Canada that tastes quite like a Coopers Pale or Sparkling ale!!<br> <br>I’ve just recorded two new tunes, Dinosaur Bones and This Heart Brakes for No One, to celebrate my trip back home. They were recorded with some of my very good buds (friends:) here in Ontario that I’ve been playing music with now for many years. Hoping to release them in January. <br> <br>I will be playing one show only on this trip, I wish I could play more but to quote Ray from Trailer Park Boys - "way she goes". It will be at the <strong><a contents="Merri Creek Tavern" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=996434&" target="_blank">Merri Creek Tavern</a> in Melbourne on Friday January 13th. Tickets through the venue,</strong> <a contents="there is a link here if you’re interested" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=996434&" target="_blank">there is a link here if you’re interested</a>. There’s bound to be special guests and some real love in the room, I’m getting emotional just thinking about it.<br> <br>I will also have a fresh stack of Que Paso vinyl with me at the gig so let me know if your old copy is worn out and I’ll set you up!<br> <br>A Merry Christmas and a happy holidays to everyone, stay safe but most importantly, stay cool.</p>
<p>Chris</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a contents="Download from iTunes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/album/o-christmas-tree-single/1593083338" target="_blank">Download from iTunes</a></strong></p>
<p> </p>Chris Altmanntag:chrisaltmann.com,2005:Post/69359042022-03-30T12:52:35-04:002022-03-30T12:52:35-04:00March 2022 Update & Gigs<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/ba21d0656c4597cdb827bff463a4f20d9c4b25cd/original/screen-shot-2022-03-30-at-12-38-23-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Hello music lovers!</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">It’s been a busy month for me with lots of gigs and such. I just got back from England where I performed a handful of shows with mate <a contents="Tim Hicks" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/timhicksofficial" target="_blank">Tim Hicks</a>. I felt very fortunate to get to do these and have a look around. So much cool architecture and many cool little pubs! Everything went very well and we’re hoping to go back soon with the full band.</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">I’ve been loving playing every Friday night (when I’m in town) with my friend <a contents="Bryce Clifford" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/brycecliffordandbrothersuperior" target="_blank">Bryce Clifford</a> at <a contents="Clifford Brewing" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/cliffordbrewing" target="_blank">Clifford Brewing</a> in Hamilton. Bryce has some great tunes and his brother, Brad, who owns the place makes some of my absolute favourite beers. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">I have a solo gig this week at The Casbah. I’ll be playing all my latest songs, some of them are still to be recorded, and whatever covers tickle my fancy at the time. I almost always choose Dylan songs because they’re so bloody good and I know a lot of them. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Thanks for taking the time to read my newsletter, stay cool! </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Cheers!</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Chris</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/28bfd6ef409fad9674568c433750c9f75481bcf3/original/thurs-mar-31-630pm-casbah-lounge.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></span></p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large">GIGS</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Solo at Casbah Lounge Thurs Mar 31 6:30pm</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">New Rebel Westerners at <a contents="Hammer Hogs BBQ " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/Hammer-Hogs-BBQ-101271871961333/" target="_blank">Hammer Hogs BBQ </a>Sat Apr 2, 8pm</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">New Rebel Westerners – Sundays at <a contents="Stone Roads " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stone%20Roads%20Bar%20and%20Grill/119712691445223/" target="_blank">Stone Roads </a>4-8pm</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">New Rebel Westerners at <a contents="Casbah Wed April 6 with Pretty Archie" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1085167112320649" target="_blank">Casbah Wed April 6 with Pretty Archie </a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/f7a23b67e9a981a5f98e8fb473f1b21449e2eb96/original/screen-shot-2022-03-30-at-12-40-56-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></span></p>Chris Altmanntag:chrisaltmann.com,2005:Post/68952712022-02-11T14:25:26-05:002022-02-11T14:29:24-05:00February 11, 2022<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/3c93f8f0b614b2cecb4a38f69935a7af68c7f482/original/screen-shot-2022-02-11-at-2-22-38-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Hello music lovers! </p>
<p>I hope everyone’s 2022 is turning out to be a good year. It’s cold and snowy here in Ontario but I was fortunate to spend the last 4 days in the <a contents="warm California sun" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/HF1tyjvH9is" target="_blank">warm California sun</a> filming 3 new videos with the <a contents="Tim Hicks" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.timhicksmusic.com/" target="_blank">Tim Hicks</a> band. We set up in the desert out towards Joshua Tree and tried our best to look cool while the cameras rolled and the drones circled around us. We all got a nice sun tan and some duty free plonk to bring back to Canada. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/50cfd413bcb5e2a75442301e93f7dd35928beb80/original/img-2463.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/20a779d8e3cf3afcefaf0387c97fe98708ec677c/original/img-2465.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/33afa91b70c675b074b05c1bbfc6addf6f1f52c9/original/img-2455.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Now that the venues are opening up again I’ve been back playing around Hamilton. <a contents="Fridays with Bryce Clifford at Clifford Brewery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/472909954383415" target="_blank">Fridays with Bryce Clifford at Clifford Brewery</a> are going very well, and Sundays with the <a contents="New Rebel Westerners" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/slimcarbinalternator" target="_blank">New Rebel Westerners</a> at <a contents="Stone Roads" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stone-Roads-Bar-and-Grill/119712691445223" target="_blank">Stone Roads</a> have been a huge comfort to me. I love playing these relaxed gigs where anything goes and we all just have fun. I’m also playing at <a contents="Ward IV" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.wardivcoffeebar.com/" target="_blank">Ward IV</a> with my mate Jesse tomorrow, Saturday Feb 12 from 7-10pm. </p>
<p>I have a new single out for your listening pleasure, it’s <a contents="a cover of the tune 'Drive' by The Cars" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/chrisaltmann/drive" target="_blank">a cover of the tune 'Drive' by The Cars</a>. I’ve tried to reimagine this song as a steel heavy day dream kind of thing. I hope you dig! </p>
<p>Best wishes to you all, don’t stop the music! </p>
<p>Chris</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/chrisaltmann/drive" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/a751a32226ced32586ecca28b9ef2e24ae3fafd1/original/screen-shot-2022-02-11-at-2-18-54-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Chris Altmanntag:chrisaltmann.com,2005:Post/68366282021-12-10T15:43:44-05:002021-12-10T15:48:03-05:00Surprise Holiday Tune!<p>Hi music lovers!<br><br>As Tom Petty said <a contents="‘it’s Christmas all over again’" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/gaPj1GoDpQw" target="_blank">‘it’s Christmas all over again’</a> and I have a special little pedal steel version of <a contents="O Christmas Tree" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/chrisaltmann/o-christmas-tree" target="_blank">O Christmas Tree</a> to share with you. So if you like Christmas or pedal steel guitar, or both, I hope this brings a little bit of joy.</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/chrisaltmann/o-christmas-tree" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/1ba7a791c8236ce8b1c642f90dc514a97f8ce93f/original/screen-shot-2021-12-10-at-3-36-00-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a contents="Download from iTunes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/album/o-christmas-tree-single/1593083338" target="_blank">Download from iTunes</a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="Stream on YouTube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPi9Z8-4Qck" target="_blank"><strong>Stream on YouTube</strong></a></p>
<p>My son Tomi got his letter to Santa finished and he listed three different record players that he would like. That’s my boy!<br><br>I have a few regular gigs on at the moment:<br><br>New Rebel Westerners @ <a contents="Stone Roads " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stone%20Roads%20Bar%20and%20Grill/119712691445223/" target="_blank">Stone Roads </a>(Hamilton) Sundays 4 till 8, (we will be taking off the Dec 12, 25 & Jan 1).</p>
<p>Also I’ll be playing most Fridays with Bryce Clifford at <a contents="Clifford Brewing" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://cliffordbrewing.com/" target="_blank">Clifford Brewing</a> 8 till 11. It’s a really cool place with great beer if that’s your thing! I'll be there <a contents="tonight (Dec 10)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/259608162820257" target="_blank">tonight (Dec 10)</a> with <a contents="The New Rebel Westerners" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/slimcarbinalternator" target="_blank">The New Rebel Westerners</a>.<br><br>I wish you all a happy and safe holiday season and Merry Christmas!</p>
<p>Chris</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/43b7299a73293fd8438fbf59b40dd95b2f622bd0/original/screen-shot-2021-12-10-at-3-38-57-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Chris Altmanntag:chrisaltmann.com,2005:Post/67938622021-11-01T15:34:13-04:002021-11-01T15:34:13-04:00November 2021<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/chrisaltmann/storm-warning" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/b1340e821e1f0e43fc0d3f93969a8dadd19d5814/original/storm-warning-cover-art.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>Hello music lovers!</p>
<p>I’d like to thank everyone for all the kind words of encouragement I’ve received about the songs that I’ve been putting out. I don’t know about you but the older I get the more I second guess things, so positive reinforcement goes a long way! I’ll always be making music but sharing it with the general public can be intimidating if you don’t believe in yourself, so thanks for cheering me on and keeping me in the spotlight.</p>
<p>This month sees the release of <a contents="Storm Warning" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/chrisaltmann/storm-warning" target="_blank">Storm Warning</a>. The initial inspiration came from an old tune called <a contents="The Windmills Of Your Mind" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/UdYZd1iTsLA" target="_blank">The Windmills Of Your Mind</a> that I have on a Henry Mancini record. The title has always made me imagine a nightmarish scene of storm clouds in a massive grey sky where something bad is about to happen and cannot be stopped. A prevailing sense of helplessness and anxiety hangs in the air as the clouds keep building and moving faster and faster until the thunder claps and rain begins to pour down on everything. This is all happening inside the head of the song narrator who has given up on any hope of salvation and is ready to go out with a bang, taking whoever he can with him. Thanks to Darlene & Mark from <a contents="Pop Engine " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.popengineproductions.com/" target="_blank">Pop Engine </a>for making such a great video that really captures this vision and makes the song really come alive!</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/9K1j0iPkleU" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/e5c845bfc0028eff7d9e9602d67bf1095ecb1a19/original/screen-shot-2021-11-01-at-2-23-17-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
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<p>I was saddened to hear about <a contents="Dave Heard" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.pbsfm.org.au/news/vale-david-heard" target="_blank">Dave Heard</a> leaving this world. Dave was a huge support to me over the years and always got me on his radio show whenever I was in town. Acid Country was such a cool programme and had a big influence on me and the Melbourne music scene. He was a great guy to share a few beers with at the Standard Hotel too, I have many fond memories of funny conversations in the front bar. Safe travels mate. I recorded one of Dave's favourite songs of mine, "Who Knows Where" for a tribute that aired on PBS in Melbourne. Here's a clip of me rehearsing it with my buddy Joe Moran:</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/G0ay-CuZsg8" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/1852696ecd6f771ee514c6e8a51dc99649daba2e/original/screen-shot-2021-11-01-at-2-29-28-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
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<p>I have some gigs coming up that you can check out if you live in Ontario. My regular Sunday afternoon gig 4-8pm at <a contents="Stone Roads pub " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stone%20Roads%20Bar%20and%20Grill/119712691445223/" target="_blank">Stone Roads pub </a>on the mountain is going great, we’ve just clocked up 7 weeks now and we’re confident that it will continue for a long time. I’m hoping to get back to Australia early next year for a visit so I’ll definitely let you know of any gigs down that way. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/eabe1b80f2a7b18310e7fbe4fa50a0de7d1815bc/original/nrw-at-stone-roads.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>My love to you all, see you soon!</p>
<p>Chris</p>
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<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/chrisaltmann/storm-warning" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/61778bf5176c67a11c57e8f12734be3643b69fea/original/screen-shot-2021-11-01-at-2-28-32-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="Stream or Download STORM WARNING" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/chrisaltmann/storm-warning" target="_blank">Stream or Download STORM WARNING</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><u><span class="font_large"><strong>GIGS</strong></span></u></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Every Sunday - The New Rebel Westerners at <a contents="Stone Roads" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stone%20Roads%20Bar%20and%20Grill/119712691445223/" target="_blank">Stone Roads</a> 4-8pm</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">November 7 - <a contents="The Casbah with DEEPs (Hamilton Film Festival)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/385962339887337" target="_blank">The Casbah with DEEPs (Hamilton Film Festival)</a> 7pm</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">November 19 - <a contents="Ward IV Ba" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.wardivcoffeebar.com/" target="_blank">Ward IV Ba</a>r 7-10pm</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">November 20 - <a contents="Casbah Lounge " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://casbahlounge.ca/" target="_blank">Casbah Lounge </a>7-9pm </span></p>
<p> </p>Chris Altmanntag:chrisaltmann.com,2005:Post/67907892021-10-29T13:54:41-04:002021-10-29T13:54:41-04:00New Single & Video "STORM WARNING" Out Now<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/b1340e821e1f0e43fc0d3f93969a8dadd19d5814/original/storm-warning-cover-art.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Storm Warning is written from the point of view of someone who’s mental heath is spiralling out of control. All the bad experiences of the past are gathering like storm clouds feeding the person's paranoia and anxiety, pushing them closer to insanity. An unrequited love is at the eye of the storm and is perceived to to be the cause of all the turmoil, laughing and taunting, telling them they deserve all the suffering that they are experiencing.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong><a contents='WATCH "STORM WARNING" on YOUTUBE' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/9K1j0iPkleU" target="_blank">WATCH "STORM WARNING" on YOUTUBE</a></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong><a contents='STREAM/DOWNLOAD "STORM WARNING"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/chrisaltmann/storm-warning" target="_blank">STREAM/DOWNLOAD "STORM WARNING"</a></strong></span></p>Chris Altmanntag:chrisaltmann.com,2005:Post/67421592021-09-10T10:04:38-04:002021-09-10T10:04:38-04:00September 2021: New Single "CHANCE"<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/61775cbae2af1189a53fbe217446804862e90449/original/screen-shot-2021-09-09-at-6-08-49-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Hello music lovers!</p>
<p>I’ve got a new single out called <a contents="Chance" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/chrisaltmann/chance" target="_blank">Chance</a>, it's definitely on the romantic end of my musical spectrum, I hope you can dig it! My friends at <a contents="Pop Engine Productions" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.popengineproductions.com/" target="_blank">Pop Engine Productions</a> did a superb job on the video and I got to show off with an array of instruments used in the song. <a contents="Loretta Hale" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://lorettahale.com/" target="_blank">Loretta Hale</a> played some beautiful cello on the track and it was mastered by my buddy Tim Allard. All in all I’m really proud of it and I’d like to dedicate it to my wonderful life partner and muse, Alysha. Stream or download it at your favourite music shop <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/chrisaltmann/chance" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/PLZX7iG1628" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/1594ca79cf5cc3fe86a8bb4deca8bf2feecafaba/original/screen-shot-2021-09-09-at-4-47-45-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>I’ve had some great gigs over the last six weeks, most of them with my mate <a contents="Tim Hicks" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.timhicksmusic.com/" target="_blank">Tim Hicks</a>. We played a lot of small acoustic shows as a three piece and a couple of full band gigs to crowds of a few thousand people, something that I haven’t had the pleasure of doing since this damned virus came around. I’m so grateful to everyone who made this happen in a safe and responsible way, from the promoters right down to the people who stepped up and got vaxxed. It wouldn’t have happened any other way.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/f0968ce6c892a0cf330db7aec6932508586a5fb7/original/screen-shot-2021-09-09-at-4-52-16-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/f9bf80a63e6d5a0a086e62b565b570c572fa8db4/original/screen-shot-2021-09-09-at-4-54-21-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>I recently found out that my favourite pub in Hamilton, The Cat’n Fiddle, will be closing its doors for good in a few weeks. The Cat has been a family run business doing live music 7 days a week for 28 years. I played there every Monday night for three years plus many other nights too and I’m so sad that I won’t get to do it again. I loved that place and made many friends and fond memories there.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/a9195a0727b788df391421889012a8cf975f8e49/original/screen-shot-2021-09-09-at-4-55-28-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/d152faf7e3b447568d7c60c51fc2705a0061a6d5/original/screen-shot-2021-09-09-at-5-44-09-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>I’ve got some fun gigs coming up this weekend -</p>
<p><strong>Tonight - Friday Sept 10 </strong>@ 7:3pm Live at The Apollo with New Rebel Westerners (Outdoor driveway show at the corner of Apollo & Wentworth, Burlington ON)</p>
<p><strong>Saturday Sept 11</strong> @ 3pm <a contents="Clifford Brewery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/cliffordbrewingcompany/?hl=en" target="_blank">Clifford Brewer</a>y (Hamilton) with Bryce Clifford</p>
<p><strong>Sunday Sept 12</strong> @ <a contents="Stone Roads with New Rebel Westerners" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/267032891924778" target="_blank">Stone Roads with New Rebel Westerners</a> (Hamilton), this will be the first of a Sunday residency that will hopefully keep going indefinitely if enough people support it.</p>
<p>My love to all of you! Stay safe and keep on groovin’, no matter what happens!</p>
<p>xxxxx<br>Chris</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: 32px;">NOW ON INSTAGRAM <br><a contents="@themysticfinger" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/themysticfinger/" target="_blank">@themysticfinger</a></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 32px;"><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/themysticfinger/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/afcd2eac75b48d15b787eeb258123f749e0efd7f/original/screen-shot-2021-09-08-at-5-21-50-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 32px;">DOWNLOAD THE "CHANCE" EP:</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/d89f35c0f559c8d3f468411be6d96b524f32b317/original/screen-shot-2021-09-09-at-6-05-03-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Chris Altmanntag:chrisaltmann.com,2005:Post/67086972021-08-06T07:28:37-04:002021-08-06T07:28:37-04:00Q&A at the Bar and a New Song<p><img src="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/c7e6cf25c512346f91c9ecbc1ca3a2e293682ab1/original/screen-shot-2021-08-05-at-1-36-15-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular"><em>Thanks to my buddy Ty Price for this awesome Sho-Bud hat!</em></span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large"><strong> Q&A from the Bar Stool:</strong></span></p>
<p><strong>What’s the story behind the new song, <a contents="“Chance”" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="https://chrisaltmann.com/music" target="_blank">“Chance”</a>?</strong></p>
<p>Chance is about intimacy between two people when the feeling of romantic love is at its peak. The sensitivity of touch, goosebumps and electricity that come with being physically intimate with someone who you are totally in love with are heightened by the danger that goes with giving your whole heart to someone. Who really knows what tomorrow will bring, eventually everyone must say goodbye for one reason or another, so we choose to live in the moment and share the magic while we can. </p>
<p><strong>When are you releasing an album?</strong></p>
<p>I will release an album soon, most likely it will be next year. At the moment I’m really enjoying releasing singles because they can be totally random and different from each other. My next album may be more of a concept type thing, not 100% sure yet.</p>
<p><strong>When are you coming back to Australia?</strong></p>
<p>I hope to make it back to Australia next year if we can get the covid situation under control. I’m double vaxxed now and feeling fine, I hope everyone can do the same. Seems like the only way.</p>
<p><strong>Do you have any gigs coming up? </strong></p>
<p>I do! I'll be playing a solo gig on <a contents="The Casbah" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://casbahlounge.ca/resos/" target="_blank">The Casbah</a> (Hamilton) patio next <strong>Tuesday August 10</strong> from 7-9pm. Reservations recommended - <a contents="book here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://casbahlounge.ca/resos/" target="_blank">book here</a>.</p>
<p>Also just announced <strong>a full band show on October 31</strong> at Bridgeworks in Hamilton playing with <a contents="Ginger St, James" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://gingerstjames.com/" target="_blank">Ginger St, James</a>. <a contents="Tickets here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ginger-st-james-tickets-165211286405?aff=aff0songkick&sk_eid=39965672&uid=" target="_blank">Tickets here</a>.</p>
<p>Cheers!</p>
<p>Chris</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents='DOWNLOAD THE NEW SINGLE - "CHANCE"' data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="https://chrisaltmann.com/music"><strong><span class="font_large">DOWNLOAD THE NEW SINGLE - "CHANCE"</span></strong></a></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="https://chrisaltmann.com/music"><img src="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/8b2b105c48fdbc065133339f6c966d11497568c3/original/chance-cover-art.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a>"Chance" will be officially released on September 10, but you can now download the new song straight from <a contents="chrisaltmann.com" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="https://chrisaltmann.com/music">chrisaltmann.com</a> before it hits streaming and music services. This 3-song EP includes the 2021 singles "Let's Be Honest With Ourselves" and "Somewhere". You can also <a contents='pre-save "Chance" now on Spotify' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/chrisaltmann/chance" target="_blank">pre-save "Chance" now on Spotify</a>.</p>
<p>Chris will be releasing a new song every month for as long as he can keep it up. Thank you for your support!</p>Chris Altmanntag:chrisaltmann.com,2005:Post/66703532021-06-25T14:11:32-04:002021-06-25T14:11:32-04:00Let's Be Honest With Ourselves<p><img src="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/70af31b863e748dbcd33c49ef46a8d733efcfe72/original/screen-shot-2021-06-25-at-1-50-00-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Hello music lovers!<br><br>It's been a long time locked down in Ontario where I live but the light at the end of the tunnel is definitely visible, and hopefulness is in the air. The summer months are precious and some outdoor gigs would be so fantastic before it turns cold again, fingers and toes are crossed that this will happen. I am glad however that this past gig drought has given me time to write and record a whole lot of songs. <br><br>This month I’m releasing a tune called <a contents="Let's Be Honest With Ourselves" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/album/lets-be-honest-with-ourselves-single/1568613306" target="_blank">Let's Be Honest With Ourselves</a>. It’s about searching for lies that lay buried deep down inside and cause so much strife and heartache. Musically this song is very different to anything I’ve done before, if you know my previous works you may be surprised, pleasantly I hope! <br><br>Thanks for reading my little letter, stay safe and happy!</p>
<p>Chris</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents=""LET'S BE HONEST WITH OURSELVES"&nbsp;LYRIC VIDEO:" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/YNSbGYQXmdw" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 22.4px;">"LET'S BE HONEST WITH OURSELVES" </span></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents=""LET'S BE HONEST WITH OURSELVES"&nbsp;LYRIC VIDEO:" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/YNSbGYQXmdw" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 22.4px;">LYRIC VIDEO:</span></a></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/YNSbGYQXmdw" target="_blank"><img src="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/1561bb3bbc2568c8e7602533577151fdc9a81b42/original/screen-shot-2021-06-25-at-1-51-13-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/chrisaltmann/lets-be-honest-with-ourselves" target="_blank"><img src="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/74d7057c96dbee48b571c8ae7955ff57da4181e6/original/screen-shot-2021-06-25-at-1-41-59-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="Buy on iTunes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/album/lets-be-honest-with-ourselves-single/1568613306" target="_blank"><span class="font_large">Buy on iTunes</span></a></p>Chris Altmanntag:chrisaltmann.com,2005:Post/66265742021-05-10T13:31:21-04:002021-05-10T13:31:21-04:00Two New Songs out now<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/4104222125b6abfb2439af2ddba8c57942056a9f/original/screen-shot-2021-05-07-at-2-59-07-pm.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Greetings music lovers<br><br>It's been a long time since my last newsletter. This whole lockdown period has been a rollercoaster ride of disappointment and promise, frustration and thankfulness, wanting to hide away and longing to play live gigs. Most of my days have been spent in my basement studio trying to get better at what I love most - making music. It's not easy to stay motivated when I keep hearing a voice in my head saying ‘what’s the f#*$ing point?’ but Alysha and Tomi, my wonderful family, manage to keep me on track with enthusiasm and love. That is what I am truly thankful for and is the reason I’m writing this newsletter.<br><br>So, thanks to all this love and support, I finally have some new songs to share! <br><br>I just released two new songs. <a contents='"Somewhere"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/album/somewhere/1562729202?i=1562729204" target="_blank">"Somewhere"</a> explores the idea of an after life that is ‘beyond the hands of time’ where ‘all is revealed and all is perfection’ and where ‘we finally see past our own reflection’. Musically, it's a psychedelic trip through space in a pedal steel capsule surrounded by shooting stars. <br><br>The second song is my interpretation of <a contents='"Love My Way" by The Psychedelic Furs' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4Dlrqd9Tzjv7w6xBhhSXIi?si=b191827af9304142" target="_blank">"Love My Way" by The Psychedelic Furs</a>. Alysha had the idea for me to try this song and I’m very glad she did because it really felt like new territory for me. I’ve traded the 80s synth sounds for mandolin and steel guitar and brought in my good friend <a contents="Suzie McNeil " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.suziemcneil.com/" target="_blank">Suzie McNeil </a>to sing with me and take the last verse. Suzie is one of the best vocalist I know (her pre-pandemic gig was <a contents="singing with Aerosmith" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4ySwrcgxRe/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" target="_blank">singing with Aerosmith</a>) and she has a wicked sense of humour too! <br><br>Wish I could plug some upcoming gigs but I can say that I will be releasing new songs every month for the foreseeable future and at this moment in time, that means the world to me. Gigs will happen again soon, fingers crossed!<br><br>Thanks for taking the time to read this and taking an interest in what I do.<br><br>I love you all!<br><br>Chris Altmann</p>
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<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4Dlrqd9Tzjv7w6xBhhSXIi?si=ae6b40a237994c8e" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/8e35819eabaff788e608d3d31ed6ba4abc3afe05/original/screen-shot-2021-05-10-at-11-55-16-am.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="YouTube Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/6gNVILpXCoU" target="_blank">YouTube Music</a><br><a contents="Spotify" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5MyVASdBTVuHtPQnWUd2LK?si=Jn2dHRDTQjuGNsNFQqv2HQ" target="_blank">Spotify</a><br><a contents="Amazon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B092MFFH1T/?tag=distrokid06-20" target="_blank">Amazon</a></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/JcpPCdv1zTY" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/eab8bec4a2853639a8f9626351b79aa42edd179e/original/screen-shot-2021-05-10-at-11-53-58-am.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="Official Lyric Video" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcpPCdv1zTY" target="_blank">Official Lyric Video</a><br><a contents="iTunes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/album/somewhere/1562729202?i=1562729204" target="_blank">iTunes</a><br><a contents="Spotify" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/2bjXpDdVDYYAJKL6uykVaJ?si=0115c952c1cf4191" target="_blank">Spotify</a><br><a contents="Amazon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B092C89F58/?tag=distrokid06-20" target="_blank">Amazon</a></p>Chris Altmanntag:chrisaltmann.com,2005:Post/64213012020-08-31T15:50:47-04:002020-08-31T15:53:11-04:00A Note From Alysha<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/5a9d84607f2c9d20055ba4b1f9a7e6cd6a7e965c/original/screen-shot-2018-11-19-at-11-52-22-am.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
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<p style="text-align:start; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="caret-color:#000000"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Helvetica"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-caps:normal"><span style="font-weight:normal"><span style="letter-spacing:normal"><span style="orphans:auto"><span style="text-transform:none"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="widows:auto"><span style="word-spacing:0px"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto"><span style="text-decoration:none">Greetings! As Chris can be very modest and humble, I wanted to swoon to you about how friggin’ GREAT <i>Que Paso</i> is!!! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:start; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="caret-color:#000000"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Helvetica"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-caps:normal"><span style="font-weight:normal"><span style="letter-spacing:normal"><span style="orphans:auto"><span style="text-transform:none"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="widows:auto"><span style="word-spacing:0px"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto"><span style="text-decoration:none">Ten years ago, we were living in a rad bungalow in <a contents="Preston" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preston,_Victoria" target="_blank">Preston</a> with Chris’s dream sunken living room, decked out in swirly green carpet (<a contents="as seen in this vid" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/PolifGca-Ws" target="_blank">as seen in this vid</a>). The outlaw country of Waylon & Willie, West Coast country rock of Gram Parsons & The Byrds, Texas singer songwriters like Jerry Jeff Walker, and Tex Mex groovers like Doug Sahm were the inspirational sounds at that time. We were listening to <a contents="“(Hey Baby) Que Paso” by the Texas Tornadoes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySNON249yes" target="_blank">“(Hey Baby) Que Paso” by the Texas Tornadoes</a>, and joked that people were gonna wonder “What happened” to the pop rock style that Chris was known for in <a contents="The Vandas" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1ejYBz-ibc" target="_blank">The Vandas</a>. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:start; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="caret-color:#000000"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Helvetica"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-caps:normal"><span style="font-weight:normal"><span style="letter-spacing:normal"><span style="orphans:auto"><span style="text-transform:none"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="widows:auto"><span style="word-spacing:0px"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto"><span style="text-decoration:none">Chris wanted to form a new band around these songs, and we decided to release the album ourselves. It was the biggest investment we had ever made. We went all out with a gatefold sleeve vinyl, at a time where hardly any Australian bands were releasing vinyl due to the cost of overseas manufacturing. We booked The Thornbury Theatre for the launch, the biggest venue we’d ever tried to fill (I’ve just found a disc of the full release show that we’re hoping to make available soon). </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:start; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="caret-color:#000000"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Helvetica"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-caps:normal"><span style="font-weight:normal"><span style="letter-spacing:normal"><span style="orphans:auto"><span style="text-transform:none"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="widows:auto"><span style="word-spacing:0px"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto"><span style="text-decoration:none">To call <em>Que Paso</em> a solo album is misleading - it was a project that came together through the generosity and community spirit that Melbourne was known for, with many musicians and creatives gifting their time. Andrew Bailey’s artwork design, with its hand lettering and vintage graphics so beautifully compliments the music, and makes it stand out on any record shelf. He would never accept any money from us – maybe just a slab of Carlton.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:start; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="caret-color:#000000"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Helvetica"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-caps:normal"><span style="font-weight:normal"><span style="letter-spacing:normal"><span style="orphans:auto"><span style="text-transform:none"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="widows:auto"><span style="word-spacing:0px"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto"><span style="text-decoration:none"><i>Que Paso</i> is a collection of songs and art that perfectly captures that magical time, and I believe it will be considered a classic of Australian roots music many decades from now. I’m damn proud that Chris Altmann is my husband!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:start; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="caret-color:#000000"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Helvetica"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="font-variant-caps:normal"><span style="font-weight:normal"><span style="letter-spacing:normal"><span style="orphans:auto"><span style="text-transform:none"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="widows:auto"><span style="word-spacing:0px"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:auto"><span style="text-decoration:none">My heart to yours, <br> <br>Alysha Main</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">With the irreplaceable Mr. Andrew Bailey, Boogie Festival 2011</p>Chris Altmanntag:chrisaltmann.com,2005:Post/64206832020-08-30T15:20:00-04:002020-08-30T15:21:00-04:00Chris Altmann Livestream Show Sept 4<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/1d1239b8973e7dad75fd5d6ad5332aa6cf086fac/original/screen-shot-2020-08-30-at-1-01-27-pm.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Join us for an interactive <a contents="Facebook Live" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/chrisaltmannmusic" target="_blank">Facebook Live</a> solo show broadcast from Chris's living room! </p>
<p>FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4:</p>
<p>10:00 pm Melbourne time <br>8:00 am Ontario time </p>
<p>"Que Paso", Chris Altmann's debut solo album, was released September 2010. To celebrate the 10 year anniversary, Chris is doing his 1st ever solo live stream. He'll play the full Que Paso album, working out new arrangements on pedal steel, piano and guitar. </p>
<p>The live stream is free, but if you'd like to contribute something to the gig fund, <a contents='you can purchase a "Virtual Ticket" here' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://chrisaltmann.com/album/1704578/virtual-ticket-the-que-paso-demos">you can purchase a "Virtual Ticket" here</a>.</p>
<p>Each Virtual Ticket purchase comes with an exclusive download of 8 unreleased demos from the Que Paso sessions.</p>Chris Altmanntag:chrisaltmann.com,2005:Post/64144562020-08-21T15:01:48-04:002020-08-21T15:01:48-04:00August 2020: Ten Years Since Que Paso?<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/ec7c3aedd5c14d6870d1291488df8f9559c03153/original/screen-shot-2020-08-21-at-2-27-39-pm.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Greetings! </p>
<p>I hope you're healthy and not totally insane yet from being locked away. </p>
<p>Gigs are few and far between at the moment here in Canada. Most venues are still closed or aren’t allowed to have live music, but I have been fortunate enough to play a couple over the past month. A good friend has been hosting small driveway gigs for the neighbourhood out on the sidewalk, and they have been a huge success! My band <a contents="The New Rebel Westerners" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/slimcarbinalternator" target="_blank">The New Rebel Westerners</a> played and it felt so good to be able to play for a very appreciative audience again. Everyone was able to maintain a safe distance and were very generous with the tip jar too. </p>
<p>The New Rebel Westerners have 2 other gigs this month: <br>Friday August 21 @ 8pm EDT - <a contents="DUNDAS CACTUS FESTIVAL LIVE STREAM&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://dundascactusfestival.ca/for-the-love-of-dundas-2020-schedule/" target="_blank">DUNDAS CACTUS FESTIVAL LIVE STREAM </a><br>Saturday August 29 - <a contents="PINUP PICNIC - PORT DOVER, ON" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/299733461139592/" target="_blank">PINUP PICNIC - PORT DOVER, ON</a></p>
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<p>Last week I had the great pleasure of playing a drive in show in Ottawa with Tim Hicks. We had our full band and crew, so cool to play on the big stage again, and the sound was sent out on radio so all the cars could listen that way. <a contents="Here's a short video of what it looked like" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=588691768444757" target="_blank">Here's a short video of what it looked like</a>. Never done that before and it worked very well, so well that we now have two more gigs booked in this style (<a contents="Aug 30 in Toronto" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/220337546079761" target="_blank">Aug 30 in Toronto</a>, <a contents="Sept 19 in Peterborough" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.memorialcentre.ca/en/index.aspx" target="_blank">Sept 19 in Peterborough</a>). </p>
<p>I’ve been busy with lots of recording work for various artists who have new found time to finish of projects that had previously been put on hold. Nice to hear some new tunes out there! Emma Peel and Danny Walsh, who organize the <a contents="Reservoir&nbsp;Stomp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/reservoirstomp" target="_blank">Reservoir Stomp</a>, have graciously asked me to do a theme tune for the online lockdown version this year called Rez Stomp TV. It's already in the can and was a lot of fun to record, so pay attention if you tune in!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/1ec2d475931dfbb4edd976c4ec35d01f4d03b241/original/screen-shot-2020-08-21-at-2-38-13-pm.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" />I’m excited to tell you that my first solo record, <a contents="Que Paso" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/2Wh0oMfsg2feKHtHPZ4BNr?si=1-_1TMIRR3KgySMG8fdERw" target="_blank">Que Paso</a>, turns 10 years old next month and to celebrate I’m going to do my first solo livestream show, playing the whole album. <strong>SAVE THE DATE Friday September 4</strong>... We've been digging through the archives and uncovering many gems to share. Preparations are being made and more details will be announced next week. I wish I could have the Que Paso band for a reunion gig in Melbourne... hopefully next year will be the time for that. Fingers crossed!</p>
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<p>Also thank you to the Canadian Country Music Association for nominating me Steel Guitar Player of the Year for the 2nd time. The awards are happening virtually in September. </p>
<p>As always, thanks for taking an interest in what I do. It means the world to me. </p>
<p>Cheers! <br>Chris</p>Chris Altmanntag:chrisaltmann.com,2005:Post/62864212020-04-18T12:17:12-04:002020-04-18T12:28:28-04:00April 2020<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/7600b3bc096a0d10da5eb31e81d711c39de733f1/original/screen-shot-2020-04-18-at-12-12-40-pm.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Hello fellow isolator! </p>
<p><a contents="Que Paso" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/2Wh0oMfsg2feKHtHPZ4BNr?si=nSIUop0SRA638jqSNCUsfw" target="_blank">Que Paso</a>? We all know what happened and as a result my trip to Australia didn’t happen, obviously! Thanks to all the folks who expressed interest in the proposed gigs, I was really looking forward to catching up with everyone and playing some new songs. </p>
<p>I have kept busy with some movie score work, which I’m finding very satisfying and fun. The last couple of tracks were for a horror comedy that’s being made by a Toronto company. I’m not really a big horror movie guy but it seems to be where I’ve had my work used the most. It feels good to be learning and creating in a part of the music industry that’s on the up and up and doesn’t require too much heavy lifting! </p>
<p>Anyway, stay safe and when this whole crazy world virus thing is done I’ll be organizing some more shows with renewed vigour and appreciation for live performance and social interaction. As for now, I’m going to use this down time to listen to more records, write and record more music, get a cat, and play my steel guitar. </p>
<p>Best wishes! </p>
<p>Chris</p>
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<p><strong><span class="font_large">WATCH: New Rebel Westerners Live Stream, March 2020</span></strong></p>
<p><iframe allowfullscreen="true" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="476" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fslimcarbinalternator%2Fvideos%2F624947858066792%2F&show_text=0&width=267" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" width="267"></iframe></p>Chris Altmanntag:chrisaltmann.com,2005:Post/62441642020-03-10T15:26:09-04:002020-03-10T15:26:09-04:00March 2020<p>Hello possums! </p>
<p>It’s been about 2 years since my last update, and coincidently about 2 years since I was last in Australia. Time flies and I’ve certainly been having fun playing a lot of music, learning film scoring, and watching my dear son Tomi growing up. He certainly seems to have the music bug and it's inspiring to see his enthusiasm and endless thirst for jamming. </p>
<p>Alysha and I always love coming back to Melbourne. We have many great friends and memories there that have shaped our lives and made us who we are. Melbourne makes me think of my Jerry Jeff Walker records, late night partying with Mike Hager and Andrew Bailey, swirly green carpet and reel to reel tape machines. </p>
<p>I’m excited to be playing a reunion gig with The Vandas at the <a contents="Merri Creek Tavern on March 26th" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/294851688138343/">Merri Creek Tavern on March 26th</a> . It's been a long time since I’ve gotten that sweaty on stage. These days I’m usually seated comfortably behind my pedal steel. Hope I can muster the piss and vinegar needed to play those songs the way we used to! </p>
<p>I also have two solo gigs: <a contents="28th at the Merri Creek Tavern" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/240074973821177/">28th at the Merri Creek Tavern</a> and the <a contents="29th at the Labour in Vain" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1419152954931953/">29th at the Labour in Vain</a>. I’ll be keeping the sets pretty casual, requests will definitely be encouraged and I’ll be inviting some old friends to join me on a few tunes. </p>
<p>Can’t wait to see everyone and hear about what’s been going down, hopefully over a few Coopers! </p>
<p>Cheers!</p>
<p>Chris</p>Chris Altmanntag:chrisaltmann.com,2005:Post/54226182018-09-10T14:07:02-04:002018-09-10T14:07:02-04:00CCMA Award Nomination!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/ea4e7181c083281c946f85b0282e1c0364b37f0a/original/ccma-2018-2nd-ballot-nominations.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Chris Altmanntag:chrisaltmann.com,2005:Post/47304432017-06-01T18:28:59-04:002017-06-01T18:28:59-04:00June 2017<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/43d425c9ef88f98e4124dbae883c5e026ec2bcd8/original/screen-shot-2017-06-01-at-6-18-34-pm.png?1496356017" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl"><a contents="More Info" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/431691220529406" target="_blank">More Info</a></span></p>Chris Altmanntag:chrisaltmann.com,2005:Post/45088152016-12-13T11:17:51-05:002016-12-13T11:27:14-05:00December 2016<p><span class="font_regular">Hello all you wonderful music digging people out there!<br><br>It’s been quite a while since my last post and I must apologize to anyone who got mad or anxious because they didn’t know what I was doing. I can’t really give a good excuse why I haven’t been posting regular updates but I can say without a doubt that it’s not because I haven’t had anything to report. <br><br>2016 has had a lot of highs and lows. I’ve said goodbye to some loved ones and hello to some wonderful new friends. The one I am most excited about is Alysha and my little baby boy. He hasn’t actually been born yet, he’s due Feb 9, but I feel like I’m getting to know him already. He loves (or hates) hearing Johnny Cash train beat songs (hopefully loves!) which he tells Alysha by kicking her in the ribs when he hears them. What a little character! <br><br>I’ve been involved in some great records this year. My good friend and band mate<a contents=" Dave Pomfret" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/DavePomfretMusic" target="_blank"> Dave Pomfret</a> released a great new album called A Devils Urge, which I had the pleasure of playing on. I got to play some steel, piano and some cool organ on a great old Hammond that the studio owns. He even sketched me in the album liner notes. </span>There was a sold out launch at Mills Hardware in Hamilton with a 14 piece band. T’was a wonderful night! <span class="font_regular"> <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/60c3f926c95dc412a0905bf7383176703cab9270/original/screen-shot-2016-12-13-at-11-10-48-am.png?1481645822" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>If you want to see me play anytime soon come down to the <a contents="Cat’N Fiddle on a Monday night" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.catnfiddlepub.com" target="_blank">Cat’N Fiddle on a Monday night</a> where I play old country tunes all night with The New Rebel Westerners or <a contents="Saturday Dec 17&nbsp;at Mills Hardware" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/343234542718696/" target="_blank">Saturday Dec 17 at Mills Hardware</a> supporting Johnson Crook. That’s a solo gig if you want to hear my own tunes. <br><br>Have a merry Christmas and a rockin’ new year!<br><br>Chris</span><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/f6df15d71891dc8945d289e226b550cd1015dfa1/original/1217johnsoncrook.jpg?1481643778" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Chris Altmanntag:chrisaltmann.com,2005:Post/40304882016-02-08T12:22:56-05:002017-01-15T21:59:03-05:00Listen to "Renaissance Man"<p><span class="font_regular">February 1, 2016<br><br>Hey music lovers! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">I'm sitting in LA airport waiting to start the next leg of my journey back to Australia. Wish I paid more attention to the stop over times when I booked my ticket, 10 hours in any airport is way too long! I keep thinking of the second verse to "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" - 'Did you ever see a night so long when time goes crawling by, my toes are sore, I need a drink and my credit card's declined'. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">See you in Australia! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Chris</span><br><br> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl">Order Advanced Copy of "Renaissance Man"</span></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/9f7dd1d6891dfebb8ee0c751af5795773eb891f6/original/renaissance-man-high-res.jpg?1454361961" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a>Chris will have limited copies of the CD with him while he's in Australia. To make sure you get one, <a contents="order online now" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music">order online now</a>. You'll get to download the album instantly ahead of its release. Free postage until February 19, and Chris will sign 'em. Thanks for your support! <a contents="Stream it here." data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music">Stream it here.</a><br> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl">Album Launch in Melbourne<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/68f5f38d451ef01b7f2c6502e090ab298b10f926/original/mar-4-poster.png?1454354319" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span>Only Melbourne show! <br>Friday 4 March - Full Band show at The Gasometer, with Lost Ragas and The Blown Cones. <br>Advanced tickets $16 + bf. <a contents="Book Now" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://gasometer.oztix.com.au/?eventId=59255" target="_blank">Book now.</a> <a contents="RSVP on Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/882825191833696/" target="_blank">RSVP on Facebook</a>.</p>Chris Altmanntag:chrisaltmann.com,2005:Post/40186372016-02-01T14:12:50-05:002017-01-15T21:59:02-05:00Renaissance Man, out 19 February 2016<div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/d03c7e031a89250bf5cd9ad81551e9b88b639c36/original/screen-shot-2016-02-01-at-2-13-36-pm.png?1454353795" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">photo: Benjamin Washington</p></div>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Greetings to all you wonderful music loving folks out there! Winter is really starting to dig its heels in now, it’s freezing cold and cabin fever is starting to set in. Perfect time to get out of Canada and head to Australia to see my family and loved ones and play some gigs to promote my new album. That’s right! NEW ALBUM!!! </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">After a year of writing and re-working and recording and re-recording it’s finally done and is being pressed as I write this. To say I’m excited is a gross understatement as it’s been a few years since my last offering and there’s been a lot of water under the bridge since then. Now the mic is on and I’m talking to you from behind the pedal steel about love, loss and what it means to be a renaissance man. It will be out Friday February 19th. More info in next month's newsletter. I hope you dig it. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I'll be doing just two Adelaide shows and one big Melbourne band show (details below). Hope to see you there! </p>
<p>Chris<br><br>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br><span class="font_xl"><strong>ORDER YOUR ADVANCED COPY OF RENAISSANCE MAN</strong></span><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/0a66a9fe825a44e72e300e3ea6d7f4ed8579b6c3/original/screen-shot-2016-02-01-at-1-49-18-pm.png?1454353959" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Chris Altmann returns to Australia to present his 3rd solo album, Renaissance Man, out 19 February on Ridin’ High Records. Written between trips to Nashville and recorded in his century-old home in Canada, this low-fi colleciton of pedal steel driven rock n’ roll reflects on change, personal loss, and moving on. <a contents="Stream album now" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music">Stream album now</a>.<br><br><a contents="Advanced CD copies" data-link-label="" data-link-type="album" href="/album/341456/renaissance-man">Advanced CD copies</a> now available in the shop, free shipping and instant download! Orders will be shipped Friday 12 February. </p>
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<p><strong><span class="font_xl">MELBOURNE ALBUM LAUNCH SHOW</span></strong><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192958/68f5f38d451ef01b7f2c6502e090ab298b10f926/original/mar-4-poster.png?1454354319" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="BOOK TICKETS NOW" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thegasometerhotel.com.au/gigs/2016/3/4/chris-altmann-album-launch-with-lost-ragas-and-blown-conesptickets-16-bf-20-on-door" target="_blank"><span class="font_xl"><strong>BOOK TICKETS NOW</strong></span></a></p>Chris Altmann