Chris Garfield

Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Drum Programming, Arranger, Producer, Mastering, Songwriting

Musical Background

Grew up in West Yorkshire Countryside around Doncaster. Played in local bands from age 11 yrs. Self Taught guitar/ keyboards/ drums. Comes from a very musical family. “ My influences are everything I hear / see and feel. They all translate into whatever kind of music or sound I am creating.” Chris graduated in Music Technology and Production from Nottingham University Peoples College as a mature student after the Vagabonds

“ I wanted to learn the theory behind all the skills I had picked up along the way and put it all to good use in production of music and sound.” Chris has played with/ The Velvet Opera/Farm/ Garrison Jones/ Jimmy James and the Vagabonds. Had a solo career with own backing band in the 80’s Now with Paul Carrack Band (Link to Paul Carrack) and enjoying a writing Partnership with Gavin Davies and Sarah Riches in Audio Kings playing, producing and arranging.

“ I have always been involved with music since being at Junior School. My guitar has
brought me fame / fortune and infamacy !!! Had good times and bad times but still loving it.”

"Picture taken by Tim Crowther"