Workers' Song - Dick Gaughan My Grandad was a coal miner, as was his father, so singing songs about their generation and for those who worked the land always feels especially poignant. My fingers were nearly frozen stiff by the end of this! Full vid: youtu.be/HfuWIGWCfGs

Less than 2 weeks until tour, 17 shows in UK & Ireland! Kicking off Mar 9 at Nath Brudenell with Owen Spafford opening, and in London on Mar 14 at St Pancras Old Church Music with Natalie Wildgoose. I’ll have a band for these too! then it’s straight into the rest! Tix: linktr.ee/chrisbrainmusic

Into The North is out today! Listen here: linktr.ee/chrisbrainmusic 7 more days and the album is out and i go on my UK & Ireland tour! First dates: Mar 9 – Leeds Mar 14 – London Mar 15 – Brighton Mar 16 – Bristol Mar 18 – Devon Mar 19 – Nottingham Mar 20 – Leamington & more

Latest Review: chris brain’s ‘New Light’ feels like spring; from the first notes of the opening title track, there is a lightness of touch that gives the songs a sense of freshness and optimism…a deeply satisfying listen and his best work to date. klofmag.com/2025/03/chris-…

New Light is born! Today marks the release of my new album, New Light! Listen here: linktr.ee/chrisbrainmusic This one is my most honest release… I hope that shows. Let me know which is your favourite song! LPs and CDs are available on my Bandcamp here: chrisbrain.bandcamp.com/album/new-light

Warmest thanks to everyone who came down to the New Light album launch at Nath Brudenell – a full room, an unforgettable atmosphere, and a perfect way to bring this record to life. I Couldn't have asked for a better start Now, just 16 more shows to go chrisbrainmusic.com/liveshows

7 shows down 10 to go! Thank you everyone that has come down to a show and filled up all 7 of the venues The rest of the shows are either sold out or very close!| Tix: chrisbrainmusic.com/liveshows Sheffield -24 York -25 Hull -26 Hebden Bridge - 27 Manchester - 28 & more

A moment of contemplation by the river in the Yorkshire Dales Full video: youtu.be/u9IdTYkp13o

Well that's my tour finished! Thank you to everyone that came down to one of the 15 shows I played, we had 10 sell outs along the way! I'm still not quite sure how to express how thankful I am. Now... Time to start writing a new album and enjoy the Spring!

I’m playing Deer Shed festival! Look at that lineup! X

A few nice bits of press about my new album 'New Light' 4 stars in Songlines Magazine, Daily Express, Shindig Magazine and RnR If you've not listened yet give it a spin here: linktr.ee/chrisbrainmusic

New Dying Day Track 5 from my most recent album 'New Light' Full video here: youtu.be/0blf_O17ADM

I am overjoyed to tell you all that I am now a member of the Sigma Guitar family For anyone that knows me, knows that I love these guitars and everything they stand for! I get asked a fair bit what kind of guitar I play and here is your answer x

I recorded a version of Colours by Donovan with the dawn chorus this morning on the allotment Full video below x youtu.be/rq-SzBpbd9E

Recorded at 5am this morning with the sunrise Three Hours - Nick Drake Full video: youtu.be/Tl4qIJ9uvgQ

Some summer shows coming up with my freshly harvested rhubarb in hand Jun 22 Solas Festival Jul 05 Frome Festial Jul 21 HPBC Leeds (new songs showcase) Jul 23 Beam Hertford Jul 27 Deer Shed Festival Aug 23 The Wake festival Tix here: chrisbrainmusic.com/liveshows

Hello one and all, I have recently recorded 12 new songs as demos and hoping to write another 10 or so until I decide which ones I like! I'm going to share a few demos on my mailing list next week so if you want to hear sign up on my site here: chrisbrainmusic.com/#mail-list

JAPAN TOUR! This October I am delighted to tell you all I am coming to Japan to play my songs. From the streets of Leeds to touring Japan, what a dream! Tickets here: chrisbrainmusic.com Thank you to Hiroshi at Tombs Cabin for helping me with the tour!

Playing at Frome Festival for the Bert Janch Foundation on the 5th of July! Get your tickets here: cheeseandgrain.com/events/519-chr… x

A new song I wrote for the verdant fields of the Lake District Full video: youtu.be/fr0bdqlRd0k