Artist description The Christian Hastings Band has been actively touring the nation and most recently Europe for the last 10 years. They have performed in such venues as Boston's House of Blues, Miami's Tobacco Road, Indianna's Slippery Noodle, and Spain's Club La Boite. Performed with artists such as Junior Welles, Bo Diddly, Bonnie Raitt, Chris Duarte, and the James Brown Horns. This past December and January the band traveled to Europe with Waldo Weathers (James Brown Band) and recorded a CD on Mas I Mas Records. The CD, Waldo Weathers with The Christian Hastings Group has received tremendous support and acclaim by many critics in Europe. The Christian Hastings Band, known for their dynamic and contemporary blues originals, aggressive guitar stylings, and an uncompromising approach to the music is a must see musical experience!Check out our web site for schedules, bookings, and audio clips of our CD’s!!www.christianhastingsband.com

Music Style R&B/Blues/Funk

Musical Influences Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Albert King, Sting, Buddy Guy

Group Members Christian Hastings- Vocals/Guitar Dave Bennignus- Bass/Vocals Ken Soper- Organ/Vocals Dave Northrup- Drums Waldo Weathers- Sax Bill Transley- Trumpet

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums, Organ, Horns

Albums Get It On, Callin' For Rain

Press Reviews Blues Society Nashville, TN May 2000 Christian Hastings says "this project...was about time," so it's no surprise that Get It On lives up to the old adage that good things take time. Hastings certainly took the time to pen six impressive originals for the album. His selection of covers gives a good hint at what to expect from his compositions. Christian serves up Bill Withers' '70s hit "Use Me" with a delivery that rivals Withers. The horn arrangements from the Sho' NuffHorns are nice and fat and Hastings' vocals are rich and soulful. Christian's fret work is precise and compelling but it doesn't overwhelm the rest of the band. "Wonderful You" opens things with a swing mood framing his superb vocals and clean picking. "The Other Man" is a chilling slow acoustic number with Hastings stepping out solo for the song's first minute in a haunting reflection on how it feels to be the back door man. "Drowning In My Misery" picks up the tempo while the rhythm gets funky to match the mood. But when Christian and band light up Marvin Gaye's classic "Let's Get It On" they make you feel like everything is right in the world even if it's just for a few minutes. The blues get straighter with "Play You For The Fool" where Ken Soper's organ lines stand out along with one of Christian's brilliant guitar breaks. Hastings' playing is formidable throughout the CD, but he never bludgeons you with it. "Deeper Shades Of Blue," as slow and blue as the title suggests, is a perfect example where Christian mesmerizes you with his fluid runs before you regain your senses and realize just how stunning he can be. Those who like a bit of soul and R&B in their blues will love Get It On.- Tom Carter

Location nashville, TN - USA

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