About

Chris Forte

Guitarist, Musician, Philosopher

Welcome to my site and thank you for your interest in my music!

2022 has been another exciting year so far with many amazing opportunities musically!

My current album, Backyard Astronomy, has been featured on several Spotify playlists, and received over 10,000 plays on Spotify since its release.

I am co-producing an album with a great Americana/Blues artist named J.C. Clements for release later this year!

I have joined the Buddy Rich Big Band Machine and will perform for the first time with them July 7th at Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI.

I have recently filled in with the Warner Bros. touring company production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in Milwaukee, WI and Winnipeg, MB Canada.

As well, I have signed on again to join Mannheim Steamroller with their 2022 Christmas Tour!

Here is a link to my YouTube page if you'd like to browse some of my live videos. If you like what you see or hear, please feel free to let me know and don't forget to subscribe, like, comment, and share.

I appreciate the support. Thank you!

Chris Forte Guitar YouTube Channel

Latest Tracks

Backyard Astronomy

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    In A Funk 5:21
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    The Thrill Is Gone 4:56
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    Tranquillo 4:21
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    A Lifetime With You 4:47
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    Quarantine Coronatones 2:47
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    Rehash Swagger 5:19
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    The Way We Love 5:49
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    The Swan 2:28
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    Messed Up World 5:50
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    Covidy Blues 5:01
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    Rhapsody In Blue 2:45
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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Tour 2021

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Latest News

Announcements, Blogs, and Musings. Come on in, the water's warm :)

Feb 28 2022

Recording Sessions with J.C. Clemens

I had a blast this past weekend tracking guitar and producing J.C. Clemens for her new album in beautiful Bloomington, IN. I played with J.C. a couple decades ago, and we have reconnected to make her newest album, due out…

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Nov 28 2021

On the road with Mannheim Steamroller

Sunday, November 28, 2021

 

Today marks 2 weeks on the road with Mannheim Steamroller and it has been a great ride. First class accommodations and working with a team of professionals has made this tour a special experience, and hopefully…

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Oct 13 2021

New Single!!

My new single, In A Funk, is officially out in advance of the release of my full album, Backyard Astronomy. Available here as a download on my website, the entire album will be available here and on all major online…

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Sep 27 2021

October 24th CD Release Concert!

I'm very excited to announce the release concert for Backyard Astronomy will be Sunday, October 24, 2021, 4:30pm at Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 460 Sunset Ridge Rd, Northfield, IL.

Attendance will be restricted and Reservations are required.

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Sep 9 2021

New Album!!

I cannot overestimate how excited I am for this new album to come out. The artwork for the cover is finished and the songs are in their final mixing and mastering stage. Everything is sounding so good.

Huge shoutout to…

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Latest Track

The New Single is available! Please check out In A Funk! Backyard Astronomy will be available for purchase October 22, 2021!

Backyard Astronomy

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    Tranquillo 4:21
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    A Lifetime With You 4:47
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    The Way We Love 5:49
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Soul Farmer

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    The Tomahawk 4:23
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    She Go That Way 5:27
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    No Pain No More 3:48
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    Pray For The Day 4:57
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    Wire & Wood 2:53
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Shows

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Previous events

Date Event Location
w/Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Centennial Concert Hall, Winnipeg, MB Centennial Concert Hall, Winnipeg, MB
w/Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Centennial Concert Hall, Winnipeg, MB Centennial Concert Hall, Winnipeg, MB
w/Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Centennial Concert Hall, Winnipeg, MB Centennial Concert Hall, Winnipeg, MB
w/Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Uihlein Hall, Milwaukee, WI Uihlein Hall, Milwaukee, WI
w/Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Uihlein Hall, Milwaukee, WI Uihlein Hall, Milwaukee, WI
Chris Forte & Michael Whalen Duo The Curragh Irish Pub - Edison Park, Chicago, IL The Curragh Irish Pub - Edison Park, Chicago, IL
Soul Bliss - Aretha Franklin & Joe Cocker Show Raue Center for the Arts, Crystal Lake, IL Raue Center for the Arts, Crystal Lake, IL
Rolling Numbers Montrose Saloon, Chicago, IL Montrose Saloon, Chicago, IL
Petty Kings (Tom Petty Tribute) RocHaus, West Dundee, IL RocHaus, West Dundee, IL
Rolling Numbers Savemore Lounge Chicago, Chicago, IL Savemore Lounge Chicago, Chicago, IL
Irish Heartbeat - Van Morrison Show Raue Center for the Arts, Crystal Lake, IL Raue Center for the Arts, Crystal Lake, IL
Van Morrison Party with the Soul Commitments Metropolis Performing Arts Center, Arlington Heights, IL Metropolis Performing Arts Center, Arlington Heights, IL
w/Mannheim Steamroller AT&T Performing Arts Center, Dallas, TX AT&T Performing Arts Center, Dallas, TX
w/Mannheim Steamroller Buddy Holly Center, Lubbock, TX Buddy Holly Center, Lubbock, TX
w/Mannheim Steamroller Majestic Theatre, San Antonio, TX Majestic Theatre, San Antonio, TX
w/Mannheim Steamroller McAllen Performing Arts (MPAC), McAllen, TX McAllen Performing Arts (MPAC), McAllen, TX
w/Mannheim Steamroller Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, Sugar Land, TX Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, Sugar Land, TX
Mannheim Steamroller Saenger Theatre, New Orleans, LA Saenger Theatre, New Orleans, LA
Mannheim Steamroller Von Braun Center, Huntsville, AL Von Braun Center, Huntsville, AL
Mannheim Steamroller RiverPark Center, Owensboro, KY RiverPark Center, Owensboro, KY

Studio Shots