Chris O'Neill
at Blackbird Restaurant
8:00 pm
Chris O’Neill is a veteran singer and songwriter who currently performs solo, as well as with artists who play the classic musical genres of country, blues and Americana. His knowledge, love and astute ear for music have resulted in his
reputation as a professional whose output always earns acclaimed attention. His works and performances have captivated audiences from such mediums as albums and films to commercials and on-stage gigs.www.myspace.com/
He has garnered acclaim for numerous musical appearances and projects throughout New York City and around the country for his strong voice, musical arrangements, and ability to play a wide range of instruments. He was recently recruited to travel to Nashville, TN to finalize songs for musicians who require his musical prowess and professional touches in order to optimize their albums’ performances. For more than 25 years he has traveled to other countries, perfecting his use of such instruments as acoustic and electric guitar, harmonica, drums (drum sets, congas, African drums, steel), and many more.Chris studied african music with Pascal Young for 4 years and performed regularly with his ensamble.
Chris released the album Chris O’Neill and SteepCreek with the band Steepcreek in 2007, on which he and the band performed many songs he has written. The band has since opened for members of the Allman Brothers and Black Crows in NYC at Tobacco Roads on numerous occasions; and is currently being pursued once again to open for the Allman Brothers in the near future via the NYC Beacon Theater booking agent.
Films and Commercials – Two of Chris’s songs, including his hit “Southside,” were hand-picked by award-winning director Tommy Wood to be featured in Wood’s movie “Grilling Bobby Hicks” which was released in 2008 by Stimulus Films.
Some of Chris’s songs are also exclusively featured throughout the acclaimed kayaking film “After the Fall,” for which he performed with the band Steepcreek once again.
In 2008, Chris was hired for Country Music Television’s series “Big Break with Sara Evans” as a location manager, talent scout, and production assistant, in collaboration with Emmy winning Planet Grande Pictures.
Chris has also been featured as Eddie Bauer in commercials for Lane Furniture’s Eddie Bauer line, which has been one of their most successful lines since his performances in 2003. Other works include collaboration with – and features on - the Vegas Entertainment Network, and for Creative Network Studios.
