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Chris Bergson
Blues/rock
Brooklyn-based guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Chris Bergson creates his own blend of rootsy blues and soul. Bergson has performed with Levon Helm, Hubert Sumlin, Norah Jones, John Hammond, Little Sammy Davis, Ollabelle and Larry Campbell as well as jazz legends Annie Ross and Al Foster. The Chris Bergson Band has headlined at such top New York City venues Joe's Pub, The Brooklyn Academy of Music, The Blue Note, The Living Room, and Jazz Standard. He has also appeared at Blues festivals around the world. Bergson has opened for Etta James, Levon Helm, John Hammond, Mose Allison, the Average White Band and Dr. Lonnie Smith. Chris Bergson also serves on the faculty of the 92nd St. Y where he teaches rock guitar and is a NY Pops teaching artist.
Chris will be here supporting his new CD Imitate The Sun, which is due out on May 10th!