Artist description The group consists of Chris backed by his former band, The Well Hungarians - a rock and roll/rhythm and blues quartet from Austin, Texas and Tampere, Finland. Before embarking on his solo career, Chris asked his fellow bandmates to record some tunes of a different color. They happily agreed, and here's the result.

Music Style Good 'ol Rock 'N Roll!

Musical Influences Tom Petty, Wallflowers, Elvis, Beatles

Similar Artists Tom Petty, Wallflowers, Elvis, Beatles

Artist History Chris Alcaraz started out in music as a four year old classical violinist. His professional gigs began at fourteen along with a drummer and fellow Beatle nut now better known as Better than Ezra's Travis Mc Nabb. Chris attended Arizona State University on a jazz scholarship and played in the University Symphony Orchestra. During this time he worked with keyboardist/producer Mike Broening (The Rippington's, Khani Cole). As an accomplished blues musician, he also had the honor of backing icons like Bo Diddley and Joe Houston. After graduation, a move to Austin, Texas, meant getting back to fundamental American musical roots and laying down grooves with such legendary players as The Fabulous Thunderbird's Mike Buck, and Texas Tornado's Ernie Durawa. Ernie called Chris to the stage during a show with pianist Wiley Cousins. Chris' resulting musicianship and showmanship display led them to form The Well Hungarians. Chris produced their first CD, and they toured extensively in the U.S. and abroad. Chris recorded again with the group on his debut solo CD. He wrote, arranged, sang, played on and produced every tune. After three years in Europe, Chris has just returned to the U.S. He is currently promoting and securing wider distribution contracts for his Textone release, Chris Alcaraz.

Group Members Chris Alcaraz: Vocals, Bass, Double Bass, Baritone Guitar, Guitar, Keyboards, PercussionWiley Cousins: Piano, Organ, VocalsRisto Klemola: GuitarsJuppo Paavola: Drums, Percussion

Albums Chris Alcaraz, on Textone Records.

Press Reviews It's not often that an artist releases a collection of works with such freshness and breadth. Let alone one that has also been written, arranged and produced by that same artist.In the vein of Tom Petty and The Wallflowers, it clearly displays a mixture of retro-styled melodic guitar-pop influences. However, its unique sound is far more than a combination of the artist's tastes. It is sincere, substantial music that makes you feel good.Press the play button, and the upbeat, spirited So Much grabs you all at once. Then it lays back with the light-hearted Anne. And by the time the feel-good pop anthem Gotta Say Now sums up the CD's overall message: "Everything's gonna be alright" , you believe it.Throughout the recording, Chris creatively melds pop sensibilities with a genuine need to express his feelings. Witness the almost eerie atmosphere of the Chris Issak-tinged To Your Heart, the Keith Richards groove of Do It Again, or the optimistic Beatle bounce of (After All) It's Only Love. No Mo' Me & You is a superbly rhythmic, cheeky look at lost love. The Way I Need You cooks along with a motown feel.Strange sounds like George Jones on amphetamines, and pleasantly reminds you that this artist doesn't take himself too seriously. The melodic Giving My Love To You marks a return to the American guitar-pop vein. Try Some Understanding makes a social statement with a furious funky groove and a horn section to back it up.The closing track, the minimalist ballad Call On Me, is perhaps the most deeply personal. And it leaves you with a lasting introspective feeling as you take a deep breath, give a quietly definitive "yeah," and want to do it all over again. Honest, diverse, and laden with solid, unforgettable hooks, the effect is wholly positive and ultimately fulfills its guarantee to make you feel good.

Location Phoenix, AZ - USA

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