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Check Out New Songs, New Dates

First of all, for those of you in Florida, mark your calendar for these dates!! Between November 3rd and 7th, Chris will be appearing from Noon to 4:00 pm at the Hogs Breath Saloon in Key West. For those of you not in Florida or who are unable to be there in person, check out […]

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Surviving the Lockdowns

Everyone in the country, make that the world, is suffering through cutbacks in employment, gigs, life. With fewer gigs available both in North Carolina and Florida, Chris is turning back a bit to two of his other loves: fishing and boats. I know you have all heard about the fleet. Would you like to see […]

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Nashville Ugly

Unless you are a musician or linked to the world of music in a non-musical capacity, you may not have an answer for this question, but here goes: How much do you know a music charts and how they rule the music world? Their purpose is truly just as simple as that they exist to […]

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RIP Larry Simpson

For those of you who follow Chris on his Facebook pages, you already know that a longtime friend and partner of Chris’ died recently. Larry Simpson, owner of Silver Buckle Records, TBN Radio and more, passed after a long struggle against COPD. He was a HUGE promoter and friend to Chris over the years and […]

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Summertime

Well, everything else for the past year or two has been different, so why shouldn’t summer be, right? We were talking today at CBR about how much cooler is has been recently than it normally would. And that brought a true classic to mind and – viola! – we have a classic for you today. […]

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Annual Trips Around the Sun

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DADDY. BELLA LOVES YOU! Every year we have the opportunity to circle the sun one more time. We have it within us to make it a special and successful trip – or just another ho-hum experience. Sometimes, that control slips from our grasp, but we still maintain control in the long run, if […]

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Let Freedom Ring and Firecrackers Roar!

It’s the time of year when we think about surviving sweltering temps, smoke from an unlimited supply of exploding firecrackers, and picnic favorites to chow down on. Mostly, it’s choosing to spend our time with those we love the most doing the things we enjoy the most – eating and drinking. Though tomorrow will be, […]

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Roaring into Summer Like a Boss!

Last week, as you know by now, the Bella Bus came roaring back into NC. Thursday night, Chris was at Buddy’s Crab House & Oyster Bar in Surf City and was surprised by the new Artists’ performing area. Check it out: Then, on Friday, Chris was at Quarter Moon Books, Gifts & Wine Bar with […]

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Betwixt and Between

Well, the Bella Bus hasn’t made it back to NC yet and is still in Fellsmere, but that doesn’t mean Chris has been stationary. He had a gig in Savannah, GA last night. For anyone in the Wilmington area, specifically Topsail Island area, Chris will be playing this coming Thursday, June 17 at Buddy’s Crab […]

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Time to Head North

Well, as reluctant as they may be, it’s time for Chris, Janet, and Bella to start packing the bus for the trip back to Middle Sound Loop. Though they have had a great time with friends in Fellsmere and the surrounding area, NC is open again, restaurants and stores are open again, and the music […]

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