About

Chris Forte

Guitarist/Musician

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

Glad to have another successful tour completed with Mannheim Steamroller, and looking forward to the many musical adventures continuing into 2023.

My current album, Backyard Astronomy, has been featured on several Spotify playlists, and has received over 10,000 plays on Spotify as well as dozens of reviews since its release!

I have the pleasure of playing some excellent tribute shows each month at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake, IL with the SoundTracks Of A Generation family. In January, we have Desert Rock - tribute to Laurel Canyon and featuring the music of The Byrds, The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, Crosby Stills Nash & Young. February we are bringing the amazing Aretha Franklin Tribute Show - Soul Bliss, featuring my good friend and band mate, LaShera Moore, and am impressive 10-piece band. In March, we are returning with the excellent Irish Heartbeat show, tributing Van Morrison, and featuring Derrick Procell whose album Hello Mojo is still reigning on the Blues charts nationwide.

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

SHakespeare Theatre at navy Pier

What an amazing view from the pit!

Fun Home

My Fun Home Rig

More Photos from Fun Home here

Latest News

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

Nov 10 2022

Three Mannheim Guitar/Bass/Lute Players

Just coming home from the rehearsals in Omaha for the Mannheim Steamroller 2022 Tour and I had the pleasure of chatting between rehearsals with longtime Mannheim great, Ron Cooley, and my counterpart in the Green touring band, Tom Vitacco. They…

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Feb 28 2022

Recording Sessions with J.C. Clements

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…

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Mannheim Steamroller tour 2022

Latest Tracks

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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    Searchin' 3:29
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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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    Rhapsody In Blue 2:45
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    Baby Steps 4:44
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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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    CTA 4:25
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