Christopher Schreiner

Christopher Schreiner

Christopher Schreiner at Bryant Park
July 2008
Background information
Birth name Christopher Andrew Schreiner
Born (1983-02-16) February 16, 1983
Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
Genres Blues-rock, jazz fusion, instrumental rock, Avant-Garde
Occupation(s) Musician, composer
Instruments Guitar
Years active 2005–present
Labels ESC Records
Website www.whostheguy.com
Notable instruments
D'Pergo JK Classic

Christopher Schreiner aka The Frickin' Guy (born February 16, 1983) is an American composer/guitarist.

He was described by the Wall Street Journal as "spacey, quietly flashy and intense."[1]

Career

Schreiner released his debut album Only Human, in September 2008.[2] In 2011 he joined the right-wing rock band Madison Rising.[3] They released their self-titled debut album that year, and performed for protesters at an Occupy Congress event on January 19, 2012.[4]

Equipment

Schreiner is endorsed by Bogner Amplification,[5] JAM Pedals[6] and GHS Strings[7]

Awards

Muse’s Muse Editors Choice Award: Best Instrumental – winner – An Interlude In Bléu 2009 [8]

Guitar Player Magazine's Guitar Superstar Competition – finalist – Icarus 2008[9]

Discography

Compilations

References

  1. ↑ Fusilli, Jim (September 16, 2008). "A Guitar Contest With a Winning Surprise". The Wall Street Journal.
  2. ↑ "Instrumental Guitarist & Talented Artist". Musical Escapades. October 10, 2008.
  3. ↑ Smith, Kyle (September 4, 2011). "Hey, hey, we're the rightees". New York Post.
  4. ↑ "'Occupy Congress' is serenaded by right-leaning band".
  5. ↑ http://www.bogneramplification.com/mobile-artists?sobi2Task=sobi2Details&catid=2&sobi2Id=210
  6. ↑ http://www.jampedals.com/artists/
  7. ↑ http://www.ghsstrings.com/articles/1990028-news-article-3
  8. ↑ "Muse's Muse Awards" (PDF). Muse's Muse. November 9, 2009.
  9. ↑ Fusilli, Jim (2008). "Guitar Player Magazine's Guitar Superstar Competition". Guitar Superstar.
  10. ↑ http://andtheyareus.com/bio.htm%5B%5D
  11. ↑ "ESC Records". MAHAVISHNU RE-DEFINED II. April 22, 2010.
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