Chris Pierce

Chris Pierce has been a singular voice in American roots music for more than two decades. Over the course of eight solo albums, many side projects, and more guest appearances than most could do in one lifetime, his powerful songs have given voice to the voiceless and shed light into dark and hidden corners of the American dream. Pierce’s newest record, 'Songs For The Heavy Hearted', captures moments in the lives of everyday people as they struggle with crisis and encapsulates everything that has been so powerful about his music to date. At its core, 'Songs For The Heavy Hearted', with supporting performances from Allison Russell, Steve Earle, Grey DeLisle, and Garrison Starr, is a diary of — and love letter to — freedom fighters everywhere; its constant refrain is that love, joy, hope, and softness are not things we need to sacrifice to fight the good fight. In fact, they are integral. Over decades of touring, Pierce has performed as both a headliner and sought-after support act alongside Neil Young, B.B. King, Al Green, Steve Earle, Seal, Aaron Neville, Jill Scott, Allison Russell, the Blind Boys of Alabama, and many others. Pierce has appeared on NPR's World Cafe, Mountain Stage, American Folk Show and has had performances at Newport Folk Festival, AmericanaFest, Folk Alliance, MerleFest, BottleRock, Calgary Folk Festival, BeachLife Festival, Vancouver Folk Festival, and many more. www.chrispierce.com