Christopher Wilson Band: news

Just announced...Christopher Wilson Band will play a showcase at the upcoming 16th Annual Millennium Music Conference in Christopher's hometown of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.  Click on "Tour Dates" for full details!

The Song of the Year 2011 songwriting contest has awarded Christopher Wilson the Semi-Finalist placement for the East Mall Daze single "How Why & When."  Song of the Year receives entries from all over the world and only the top songwriters receive a Semi-Finalist placement in the songwriting competition.

http://www.songoftheyear.com/2011results/christopherwilson.html

Hi everyone, it has come to my attention that I have been listed as a potential nominee for BEST NEW ARTIST award at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards in 2012!  My heartfelt thanks goes out to the Recording Academy for including me on The Entry List of “Best New Artist” Nominations.  Thanks in advance for your consideration and support of indie artists!  

-Christopher

Hi everyone...

First news, I have added a second guitarist to the band--for the full stereo guitar sound!  His name is Scott Hahn and he will take on most of the lead parts in our live show so that I can focus more on singing/entertaining!!!

We are currently in the studio working on my new CD Insular.  Be sure to check out the "Tour Dates" link for information on upcoming shows. 

I am also happy to write that two singles from my second CD Read On--Out There Eddy and Diane Drove--are charting internationally on independent and public radio stations since being re-released on a Canadian American Records singles sampler this past July!  Both songs are appearing on playlists here in the USA as well as Australia, New Zealand, and England!  

Out There Eddy landed at #26 on the Top 40 Independent Country Songs chart for August 2011, as per The Music Review, based on radio playlists from over 100 country stations!  Pretty kewl, huh?

I am most excited about my new CD Insular which I am currently recording with my new bandmates.  We are working feverishly to make these babies the best they can be!  Until next time...

OXs

Christopher

Hi everyone, I am pleased to write that I have signed a co-publishing deal with Canadian American Records.  Canadian American Records--the oldest operating indie label in the world run by Joey Welz (of Bill Haley and the Comets/Rock and Roll Hall of fame)--will re-release the singles Out There Eddy and Diane Drove from the Read On CD.  My songs will be included on a radio singles compilation to be released this July to over 400 radio stations worldwide!  Out There Eddy will target the Americana/Alternative Country formatted stations while Diane Drove will target the Rock/Modern Rock formatted stations!  --Christopher   

How Why & When has cracked the Top Ten most requested song playlist at INDIE104 in Los Angeles, coming in at #10 this week!  Thanks to all of you for requesting my song!  Make your requests online at: www.iradiola.com (let's take it to #1)

In other news, some new tour dates have been added as well as new pictures of the new touring band.  Check out the "Tour Dates" link as well as the "Pics" link.  See you soon!  --Christopher

Christopher Wilson Band will play a full rock show at Joe Squared on Thursday, May 19, 2011 10:00pm.  Free admission. 21+  Joe Squared on the web: http://www.joesquared.com

Joe Squared is an eclectic Baltimore restaurant and bar with daily live music and art shows in a laid-back atmosphere. We create unique and fresh variations of your favorite foods including our award-winning signature dish — square pizzas with thin, sourdough crusts baked in Maryland’s only coal-fired pizza oven. A 10 minute walk from the Baltimore train station and North Avenue light rail, we have ample parking and in-door and outdoor seating. Joe Squared is a proud pioneer in the Station North Arts & Entertainment District.

Hi everyone...please note that I am no longer on MySpace.com.  I have a new fan page on Facebook where you can keep up to date on the latest news about my music:

Christopher Wilson

How Why & When (from the 'East Mall Daze' CD), Diane Drove and Out There Eddy (both from the 'Read On' CD) were recently added to the playlist at Indie104 in Los Angeles!  Indie104 - iRADIO LA, voted as the first "Internet Radio Station Of The Year" by New Music Weekly Magazine, is the world's first and most popular independent radio station, playing 100% original music by unsigned bands 24/7/365. Since 1998, iRADIO LA has broken the sound barriers with stellar programming that quenches the world's thirst for great new music, one wave after another. Indie104 ~ iRADIO LA is an online streaming station available on the web and on cell phones.

Make your request to hear my songs by logging on to:

http://www.INDIE104.com

Thanks for your support!

:).....:  Christopher

Christopher Wilson's acoustic ballad "If Only" was selected for inclusion on the 15th Millennium Music Conference compilation CD!  All conference attendees receive a copy of this compilation CD.  "If Only" was originally released on Wilson's 2006 CD Read On.

Christopher Wilson will play a solo acoustic show at Teavolve Cafe and Lounge on Friday, March 4th, 2011 from 8:00 to 10:00pm.  Click on the "TOUR DATES" link for more information.  

Visit the Teavolve website for more details:

http://www.teavolve.com

Just announced!  The Christopher Wilson Band will perform at "Ye Olde Ale House," 5002 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA on Friday night, February 18, 2011 at 10:00pm.  This full-band showcase performance is part of the 15th Annual Millennium Music Conference held in Harrisburg, PA February 17-20, 2011!  Click on the "Tour Dates" link for further details/directions to the venue.

The Christopher Wilson Band has been selected to showcase at the upcoming 15th Annual Millennium Music Conference in Harrisburg, PA--Christopher's home town.  The Millennium Music Conference takes place February 17-20, 2011.  The actual date of Christopher's performance will be posted as soon confirmation is received!  

CLICK HERE for more information!

Hello all...I am glad to write that the recording of my new CD is currently underway.  At this point in time, I am shooting for a summer 2011 release with a tour to follow. Thanks to all of you for your encouragement and continued support. OXs...Christopher

Well...it's official...the six most popular Christopher Wilson downloads in the iTunes music store are as follows:
"How Why & When," "Calling Kerry," and "Pagoda" from the East Mall Daze CD and the songs "Out There Eddy," "Diane Drove," and "No Such Thing" from the Read On CD. Thanks to everyone out there for your support!
CLICK HERE for East Mall Daze downloads on iTunes. CLICK HERE for Read On downloads on iTunes!
The recording of my new CD Insular is currently underway. I am once again working with John Suchy at his wonderful studio in Baltimore--the Sound Locker. More news to come soon...
OXs CW

Hello everyone,

I wish to thank all of my extended family and friends in Houston for their love and support over these past couple years. My mother Caroline passed away peacefully in March 2008, surrounded by her husband of 52 years and her seven children. Needless to say, my new CD project took a major back seat to this life-altering event.

It feels great to be back in Baltimore--Charm City--and to see so many friends from yesteryear!

OXs...CW

This just in: three of Christopher Wilson's songs have passed the screening process at TAXI.com and have been forwarded to the "Big FM" in consideration for airplay in Europe! The selected songs are "How Why & When," "Out There Eddy," and "Diane Drove." Keep your fingers crossed!!!

A new review of Read On was recently posted to the eufoniaradio.net website, broadcast from Monterrey, Mexico.

The eufoniaradio.net website promotes the music of a vast array of independent artists from around the world. Check out their radio show by logging on to eufoniaradio.net, and you just might hear a track or two of Christopher Wilson!

Here are the station details: airing Mondays 21:00 to 22:00 (GMT-6 CST) 94.9MHz FM Stereo Frecuencia Tec. Hear it at http://frecuenciatec.mty.itesm.mx:8000 (indie artist internet radio show).

This good news just in from DJ Maurizio Benvenuti of Radio Incontro in Pesaro, Italy: "Dear friend in good music: I received your CD and it is now in airplay on my radio show."

Cindy Jones, of station WYHG-770AM in Young Harris, Georgia sends this message: "We play bluegrass, country and rock music and your music will fit one of our formats. We enjoyed your CD."

"A great album that has been well received," comments Tony Bates, Presenter of the Highlands 100.7 FM "Uncut and Unsigned" Radio Show, located in Victoria, Australia.

Hi everyone...Christopher here. First of all, I want to send out a big THANK YOU to all the college and community radio music directors and deejays who supported Read On during the recent radio campaign. I am overwhelmed by how well the record was received, considering the competition from both major and indie labels out there! I wish to send out a very special THANK YOU to the following stations for placing Read On into medium-to-heavy rotation throughout the entire radio campaign: KSUA, WFCS, WIIT, KLCR, KMSU, WCRD, WGLS, WLJS, WQRI, WOUB, BearCast Radio, WGBK, WRGW, WVUD, WWPV, WRSE, WLTL and WGCC.

Read On was sent to 400 stations throughout the U.S.A. and Canada. Of the 275 stations responding thus far, the following stats were tallied:

Read On received light rotation on 180 stations, light-to-medium rotation on 29 stations, and medium-to-heavy rotation on 18 stations. More recently, Read On was added to the playlist of an additional 31 stations although no spins thus far. Furthermore, Read On charted in the CMJ Top 30 on six stations and was rejected by only 17 stations, mostly due to formatting conflicts. As an added bonus, 55 of the stations have added Read On to their permanent music library.

Thanks again to everyone for supporting independent artists!

OX's....Christopher

Christopher Wilson's Read On has been added to the playlist on Radio Fremantle 107.9FM. The station is located in Hamilton Hill, Western Australia, four kilometers from the historical City of Fremantle and approximately eighteen kilometers from the City of Perth. Comments from programmer Philip Arnold: "The presenters (DJ's) are very impressed with the level of talent and production on the CD."

Good news...Read On is obtaining more airplay in the land "down under," this time on Triple H 100.1 FM, the local community radio station for the Shire of Hornsby and the Municipality of Kuring-gai. Feedback received from DJ Michael Criddle: "What a great sound you have. I have played several of your tracks to date and plan to schedule more in future programs. Keep up the good work."

Hello everyone! Just a quick bit of news about my college radio promotional campaign for Read On. As of the week beginning 5/14/07, Read On has received light-to-medium rotation at 190 radio stations nationwide and Canada. The very same week, Read On was added to regular rotation at an additional 36 stations, while charting in the CMJ Top 30 at one additional station! We're still awaiting feedback from an additional 140 stations. Hopefully, we will hear some good news within this next month as the campaign winds down. Again, much thanks to all of you who have purchased downloads and/or copies of Read On. Every single purchase helps me to further promote the CD. For those of you who still haven't bought a copy, click on the "Buy Music" link for information on where you can purchase copies or downloads of Read On.

OX's...Christopher