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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

New BASIC record out 6/12! chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/album/basic

Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

First of four What Is Now shows supporting Orcutt Shelley Miller tonight in Philly. Then BASIC at Big Ears. See you out there.

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Tour dates! WHAT IS NOW March East Coast dates (mostly) w Orcutt Shelley Miller! BASIC at Big Ears!

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Bandcamp Friday! chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/album/both-and

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

OUT NOW: Chris Forsyth's WHAT IS NOW w John Moran & Joey Sullivan "Both / And" CD/DL. This is a @bandcamp.com- and merch table-only release limited to 200 CDs. Please give a listen a grab a copy. We'll have these on our March tour w Orcutt Shelley Miller. chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/album/both-and

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

BASIC gonna smoke Cleveland tonight at the Little Rose Tavern.

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Thx to @theguardian.com for naming WHAT IS NOW’s “Both/And” one of this weeks Best New Tracks. “Imagine a scruffier Necks,” yes! And thx to you who’ve been snatching up pre-orders for the Bandcamp-/merch table-only CD. Ltd to 200 copies and going fast here: chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/album/both-and

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Many gigs announced today. All the flavors: CF solo, BASIC, Coca Leaves & Pearls, What Is Now, traveling and playing w many friend/heroes. Hope to see you out there. Thx for tuning in.

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Dates w Steve Gunn in December. CF’s What Is Now will be on the Philly date, I’ll play solo on the rest.

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Coca Leaves & Pearls in State College PA (tonight!) and Rochester NY (tomorrow!) this week.

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Suggestions for #BandcampFriday Solar Motel (Expanded) - 2xLP of the one that started it for me in a lot of ways. Only $20 today! Coca Leaves & Pearls shirts + “All One Song” EP. DL-only theme music for the eponymous podcast. BASIC “This Is BASIC” LP & “Dream City” EP chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Second show added for What Is Now on 10/9 @ 48 Record Bar: link.dice.fm/F5f5dbbd0b44

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Announcement: BASIC @ Big Ears 2026

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Happy first birthday to “This Is BASIC,” released 9/6/24 on No Quarter. BASIC plays Union Pool, Bklyn TONIGHT w Mike Polizze and Zach Cale, and Sound & Gravity, Chicago next week, Thurs 9/11 chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/album/this-i...

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Nace out, Gunn in at Jerry’s tonight.

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

First What Is Now gig went down easy at Ortliebs this weekend.

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Debuting new trio Sat 8/2 at Ortlieb’s in Philly. Chris Forsyth’s What Is Now w Joey Sullivan & John Moran Also: Wasn’t Wisnt The Other Side of a Dream DJ Emily Robb

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Coca Leaves & Pearls t-shirt production hit a scary speed bump when screenprinting homie Neil Burke had a staycation at Jefferson Hospital. But he’s home recovering now and getting back in the swing. Grab a shirt for Bandcamp Friday today! chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/merch

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

New trio What Is Now w Joey Sullivan (Florry, Coca Leaves & Pearls) and John Moran (Bark Culture, Daniel Villareal Trio) debuts Saturday at Ortliebs.

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

New trio What Is Now w drummer Joey Sullivan (Florry, Bark Culture) and double bassist John Moran (Bark Culture, Daniel Villareal Trio) debuts 8/2 at Ortlieb’s in Philly.

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

“Ditchy Times Require Ditchy Solutions” get the new Coca Leaves & Pearls shirt: chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/merch/coca-l...

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Last show w Dean & Co tonight at the great @turfclub.bsky.social in St Paul. They were kind enuff to invite me to sit in on 23 Minutes in Brussels last night ->

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Absolutely legendary night at Jerry’s on Front w TAKAAT last night.

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

MPA (Mikel Patrick Avery) gear passing the test.

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Four solo dates in the Midwest in June, three of them supporting Dean Wareham* 6/16 Chicago @ Lincoln Hall* 6/17 Bloomington @ Reverberation Vinyl 6/18 Madison @ High Noon* 6/19 St Paul @ Turf Club*

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Pedalboard under the seat, amp in the overhead. Guitar checked in flight case.

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

4 solo dates in the Midwest next month, 3 w Dean Wareham & Band. Yes I will be taking my amp on the plane as carry on. My most pro DIY move. I always get a few thumbs ups + a “Niiiice” or two from fellow passengers.

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

June solo dates in the Midwest supporting Dean Wareham and a quick BASIC tour in the Northeast:

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Three solo dates supporting Dean Wareham & Band announced today: 6/16 - Chicago @ Lincoln Hall 6/18 - Madison @ High Noon Saloon 6/19 - St Paul @ Turf Club Looking forward to these gigs!

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

BASIC will be at Sound & Gravity, Chicago in September. Very good lineup.

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Fare thee well Harrison & @gruffrhys.bsky.social . It was a good run!

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Truly one of the great privilege/benefits of touring w another artist is to hear them do their thing night after night. It becomes a part of the day’s rhythm, experiencing the songs at the same time every night. Very much feeling this w the @gruffrhys.bsky.social set each night.

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

A pleasure to sit in a bit w @gruffrhys.bsky.social in Philly last night. We’re on to DC9 in the District of Columbia tonight. 800 Chris Forsyth 845 Gruff Rhys

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Solo dates supporting @gruffrhys.bsky.social commence tonight at Le Poisson Rouge in NYC. Come see/hear if you’re near!

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

World weary? Exhausted by ennui and existential gloom? Ditch-y times demand Ditch-y solutions, my friends! Ok maybe they’re not solutions, but…coping mechanisms? Exhuming and examination of historical dread? Temporary relief? All will be provided and it’s FREE FREE FREE

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

HMU if you wanna do some guitar lessons w me. If your fingers work, we can open some doors in your playing. Theory/fretboard/creativity/etc. cf@thechrisforsyth.com

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Solo dates coast to coast coming up in April supporting @gruffrhys.bsky.social It’ll be me, a guitar, an amp, and a few pedals playing tunes from the CF catalog & some improvisations. Hope to see you, NYC, Philly, DC, Toronto, Ann Arbor, Chicago, LA, SF, Arcata, Portland, & Seattle.

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Sweet sit-in from JayVe Montgomery last night in Nashville.

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

BASIC in Asheville tonight w Bark Culture!

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

BASIC at the Thirsty Beaver in Charlotte TONITE

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Coca Leaves & Pearls heads up to Bethlehem tonight to rock National Sokol’s w Hexting. If exploring The Ditch in an old social club bar is your vibe, this is your opportunity, Lehigh Valley!

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Chris Forsyth @chrisforsyth.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

New BASIC music in the world today. Dream City is a 3-track 27-min EP 300 vinyl copies available exclusively via #Bandcamp and the merch table at BASIC gigs. Streaming all over Fortunately today is Bandcamp Friday & BASIC tour starts Tuesday in Richmond. chrisforsyth1.bandcamp.com/album/dream-...

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