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FALL CHANGES named MOJO s #1 Blues Album of 2008
Recorded at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, NY
Featuring Jay Collins, Bruce Katz, Tony Leone and Amy Helm
" * * * * ...these guys could strip down the engine of a soulbluesmobile and put it back together blindfold."
MOJO, #1 Blues Album of 2008
"Bergson's stirring voice and glorious guitar command immediate attention."
BLUES REVUE
"Chris Bergson is a serious talent. Bergson gives early notice to the listener on the album's opening cut, 'Gowanus Heights', of his prowess as both a performer and songwriter. With a horn section that would do the old Stax crew proud, Bergson lures the listener into his world of jazz influenced blues and doesn't let up until the final cut... both jazzy and bluesy with a slight dash of rock and massive amounts of melody, Fall Changes is a treat."
- LIVING BLUES
"This magnificent collection by Chris Bergson, recorded at Levon Helm s Woodstock studios, follows The Band in drawing intuitively and seamlessly from blues, country, folk, funk, soul and jazz. Bergson has the kind of voice that can be sepia-tinted, whiskey soaked or nicotine stained to fit the requisite style and mood, standing alongside Gregg Allman, Dr. John, Van Morrison and Danko / Helm. A neatly balanced set of self-penned numbers and entirely justified covers ( Are You Experienced is a revelation!) are immaculately played by a tight and energetic band complimenting excellent guitar work with washes of organ and honking sax. Crisply but roundly produced, Fall Changes is an undeniable pointer to a talent with major league potential."
- LEICESTER BANGS
It takes a confident musician to pack his band with some of the hottest players in New York City, but singer/songwriter/guitarist Chris Bergson is equal to the company he keeps. Starting with the rocking Gowanus Heights from his recently released album Fall Changes, the young virtuoso took charge of the stage. He growled out the vivid lyrics about Brooklyn street life and launched a series of dazzling flights of fancy on the guitar, playing as organically as if the instrument were a third arm.
- BLUES REVUE
"Tremendous! Fall Changes showcases the Chris Bergson Band's personal blend of contemporary Americana, highlighting Bergson's crafted writing, some soulful vocals and the first class musicianship of a class band."
- BLUES MATTERS
"Chris Bergson plays the kind of guitar you can build a house on...it's B.B. meets Steve Cropper meets John Scofield."
- ROLL Magazine
"Fresh and inventive...a tour de force."
- ELMORE
"Seriously street-smart songwriting and Allman-esque vocal prowess..."
- GIBSON.COM
"A small masterwork...a candidate for year's best."
- ROOTSTIME
"One of the best things I have heard this year...a sound rooted in blues - but diverse enough to have jazzy and classic rock leanings."
- BLUES IN THE NORTHWEST
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chrisbergson.com myspace.com/chrisbergsonband You Tube: youtube.com/watch?v=8UnKv8PVK-U