Today we’d like to introduce you to Chris Gebhard.
Hi Chris, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
Graduate of G.I.T in Hollywood 1990 / Graduate of UW-Milwaukee MBA fine arts / I moved to Austin in 2000. Ive been a full time musician all my life, both as a sideman (Fastball, Bruce Robison, Kelly Willis, Ian Moore, Skyrocket, Sara Hickman, Suzanna Choffel, Future Clouds and Radar, Song Division and many others – More recently, I have been doing side projects as well as my own projects as a band leader (Chris Gebhard Trio, Radiogold, Inrainbows) – I also teach private music lessons, and do sound production work – I have been releasing my own recordings of original music as well – (Moonlanding, Gone, Future Dreams)
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
I would bet that no one would say its been a smooth road, but to me the struggles are what make you a stronger musician and artist
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
all of these are listed in the previous bio section — i wear many hats, i have original recordings of pop music (moonlanding) as well as my jazz guitar trio (Gone, Future Dreams) — I am a bandleader with my private party band (radiogoldtheband.com), as well as solo acoustic and my jazz trio (chrisgebhard.com). I also lead my Radiohead tribute band (inrainbowstheband.com)
What quality or characteristic do you feel is most important to your success?
perserverence, love of music and family above everything else
Contact Info:
- Website: https://chrisgebhard.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/chrisgebhardmusic
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/chrisgebhardmusic
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ctgebhard
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/chrisgebhardmusic
