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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Today marks the 44th & final entry in my "Saturday Song Spotlight" series, featuring "Adrenaline Rush" 🎸 I’ve shared a spotlight for every song from "It Was All Just a Dream" over the past 44 weeks! 📅 Thank you for being part of the journey. 😎 What comes next? 🤔 → chrisstark.com/spotlight-ad...

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Saturday Song Spotlight "Poseidon's Abyss" A guitar built by a friend sparked an unexpected chain of inspiration. First came a mysterious & cinematic short story. Then came the song: a dark, immersive soundtrack to the story. Dive into the deep with me: 🔗 chrisstark.com/spotlight-po...

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Saturday Song Spotlight This week’s feature is "Drawn to the Stars" — a piece inspired by my lifelong fascination with space and astronomy. It also features a guest solo by my guitar-slinging friend Alco, who channels the cosmos through his axe! Check it out here: → chrisstark.com/spotlight-dr...

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Today's the day! I'm playing live on @stageit.bsky.social in about an hour! — grab a ticket & come hang out! → stageit.com/ChrisStarkGu... See you soon ✌️

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

One thing you don’t really get to see during my @stageit.bsky.social shows is my @fractalaudio.com FM9. It plays a critical role in my tone -- you can tell how important it is by the number of cables attached! Come & hear how I use this device at my show tomorrow! stageit.com/ChrisStarkGu...

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

I'm playing live on @stageit.bsky.social this Saturday — up close & personal, from my home studio to wherever you are! Grab a ticket → stageit.com/ChrisStarkGu... I'd love to see you there! What are my shows like? Check out this clip of "Andromeda" from my last show... → youtu.be/gBuo70pEYy0

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

My weekly newsletter just landed in inboxes this morning. Huge thanks to everyone who's signed up! Missed it? Hop on the list here so you don't miss the next one → chrisstark.com/mailing-list Here's a clip from my song Andromeda from my last show. Watch the full song here: → youtu.be/gBuo70pEYy0

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Hey You! You're freakin' AWESOME! 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 And you know what else is awesome? Newsletter goes out tomorrow morning! If you like music, stories, dad jokes, and even the occasional free song... it's worth being on the list. Sign up here: → chrisstark.com/mailing-list

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

This week: Tuesday: weekly newsletter hits inboxes Saturday: live @stageit.bsky.social show Sign up, show up, & hang out! → chrisstark.com/mailing-list → stageit.com/ChrisStarkGu... Let’s do this!

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

🚀 New Saturday Song Spotlight is up! This week I’m featuring "Pillars of Creation" — my symphonic rock piece inspired by the iconic Hubble image of the same name. → Read & listen here: chrisstark.com/spotlight-pi...

Cover image for the song "Pillars of Creation"

Hubble Space Telescope image of the Pillars of Creation

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Music has a way of expressing what words can't. Here's an excerpt of a live performance of Satriani's Ten Words. It was a fan request, and it's also special to me because Joe wrote it to his late father, and it brings back memories of my own father-in-law. Full video: youtu.be/9Qry8KfxSNU

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

New Saturday Song Spotlight! 🎸✨ Ice Blue was inspired by a special guitar! 🎸 My 624 was my first @sullyguitars.bsky.social and a defining moment in my musical journey. Check out the full story behind the song and its namesake guitar: chrisstark.com/spotlight-ic... #CinematicRock #SullyGuitars

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

🎸 LIVE in 45 Minutes! 🎸 Join me on @stageit.bsky.social for my First Fan Set List Show! You picked the songs, and I can’t wait to play them for you! This is a pay-what-you-can event, so grab a spot and let’s rock! ⚡🔥 🎟️ Watch here: www.stageit.com/chris_stark/... See you soon! 🎶🤘

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Chris Stark | Mar 29, 2025 | My First Fan Set List Show! (Show #35)

I'm super excited to perform my first ever fan-designed set list! StageIt fan MJsmittens designed an awesome collection of songs, including a couple I've never played before... plus an extra surprise!...

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Aloha Instrumental Guitar Fans! I've got a @stageit.bsky.social show this coming Saturday, March 29th, and it's a special one! This will be my first ever fan-designed set list. It's a fun collection of songs! Come check it out! stageit.com/ChrisStarkGu... #instrumentalguitar #indiemusic

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

This week's song blends ambient atmospheres with fierce metal riffs and soaring melodies. The song is "Primordial", the final track from my triple disk anthology "It Was All Just a Dream". Give it a listen and check out the story behind the tune: chrisstark.com/spotlight-pr...

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Last night I took a break from practicing for my Mar 29 @stageit.bsky.social show & just enjoyed the vibe of the lights & sweet tones from my @sullyguitars.bsky.social 622 played thru my Soldano Astro-20 w/ delay & reverb from my @fractalaudio.com FM9. What's your favorite kind of guitar tone?

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

☘️ Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️ I may only be 1/8 Irish, but I'm proud to share a heritage with legends like Rory Gallagher & Gary Moore! If you love Gallagher & Moore, be sure to check out my dear friend and fellow Irish descendant @tomatkins.bsky.social. Sláinte! ☘️🎸 tomatkinsband.com

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

This week's Song Spotlight is "Dust Storm"! 🌪️🎸 Head over to my website to listen via the embedded player while reading about the inspiration behind the track. Check it out here: chrisstark.com/spotlight-du... #InstrumentalRock #GuitarMusic #NewMusic #ChrisStarkMusic

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

The CD in the photo is my latest album, "It Was All Just a Dream"! Did you know that one sale of this album is the same as just under 4,600 streams of my music on Spotify? Buying my CDs is one of the best ways to support my music! Thank you for your support! 🤘🏻😎🎸❤️ chrisstark.com/it-was-all-j...

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Here are some great FREE ways to support indie musicians! * Share concert details on social media even if you can't attend * Share links to the artist's web store * Like, comment on, and share posts from the artist * Sign up to an artist's email list * Subscribe/follow the artist's social accounts

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

I love signing CDs and sending them out to their forever homes! Order your CD today! Each CD comes autographed and includes an instantly available digital download. Thank you for supporting indie music!!! chrisstark.com/it-was-all-j...

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

My latest album "It Was All Just a Dream" is an anthology of my previous releases: Legacy, Juxtaposition, and Electric Sky. There are also 5 songs in the collection that had never previously been released including "Primordial". Pick up your signed copy today! chrisstark.com/it-was-all-j...

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Aloha Instrumental Guitar Fans! Here's a short clip of "Memory of a Friend" from my March 8th, 2025 @stageit.bsky.social performance. Check out the full video on my YouTube channel! youtu.be/rXLVqPJfR84

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

And while you're waiting for my @stageit.bsky.social show to start, don't forget that it's time for a Saturday Song Spotlight! Have a listen and read the background details on my song "Cumulonimbus" chrisstark.com/spotlight-cu... See you at the show!!!

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

IT'S ALMOST SHOWTIME!!! 🎸 Get your ticket to my @stageit.bsky.social show here: stageit.com/ChrisStarkGu... See you at the show!!!

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Tomorrow on @stageit.bsky.social!!! Here's a clip from my song "Layover on Titan" from my show's set list. Sometimes you gotta play a lot of notes! Join me on StageIt right after @andytimmonsguitar.bsky.social! My Show: stageit.com/ChrisStarkGu... Andy's Show: www.stageit.com/andy_timmons...

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Counting down to this Saturday's show! 🚀 I need your help! My @sullyguitars.bsky.social 625 is my go-to guitar every time, but one of my songs for Saturday has a "whammy bar flutter". Which guitar should I play along with my Sully? Chrome Boy vs JEM Grab your ticket: stageit.com/ChrisStarkGu...

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Aloha! Here's a clip from my practice session last night with one of the songs I'll be playing on Sat. Can you guess the song? Join me this Sat, Mar 8 on @stageit.bsky.social after @andytimmonsguitar.bsky.social My Show: stageit.com/ChrisStarkGu... Andy's Show: www.stageit.com/andy_timmons...

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

I'm excited to be playing a show the same day as @andytimmonsguitar.bsky.social on @stageit.bsky.social. 🎶🎸🎶 Come hang out this Saturday & experience some great music. My Show: stageit.com/ChrisStarkGu... Andy's Show: www.stageit.com/andy_timmons...

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

🌴 Aloha!!! 🌴 I'm performing LIVE on @stageit.bsky.social this Saturday! The always-incredible @andytimmonsguitar.bsky.social will be playing right before me! 🎸🔥 If you love guitar rock, this is an awesome double-header! Grab your tickets for both shows @ stageit.com

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

This week's Saturday Song Spotlight features a stop at the spaceport on Saturn's moon Titan on our way through the solar system. Check out "Layover on Titan" featuring a killer guest guitar solo from one of my dearest friends, @tomatkins.bsky.social. chrisstark.com/spotlight-la...

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

There was a real “you better kiss the ring” vibe to that sham of a press conference. Kudos to VZ for not bending the knee to the wannabe king and his opportunist sycophant lapdog.

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Somehow it's already Saturday again! And you know what that means... SATURDAY SONG SPOTLIGHT!!! This week's song is "Daydream". Take a listen to the song while you read the details... chrisstark.com/spotlight-da...

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Aloha Guitar Fans! Your guitar nerd friend from Hawaii (hey that's me!) is going live in a couple hours for a free 1 hour show on Lounges.tv. The stage is set and I'm ready to go! Click the link to get your free ticket and enjoy the show! lounges.tv/lounge/detai...

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Aloha Guitar Fans! Reminder that I've got two shows coming up this week on Friday & Saturday! Friday on Lounges.tv lounges.tv/lounge/detai... Saturday on @stageit.bsky.social stageit.com/ChrisStarkGu...

Sully Guitars US Custom 625 and Ibanez Guitars RG7PCM

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

It's been 2,946 days of not being entirely sure that I haven't died and am now just carrying out my eternal sentence in Hell. Oh, I mean, good morning.

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Aloha Instrumental Guitar Fans! Join me for a free 1hr show on @stageit.bsky.social this Saturday! Show starts at 11am Hawaii time. See you there! stageit.com/ChrisStarkGu...

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Aloha Instrumental Guitar Fans! Join me for a free 1hr show on Lounges.tv this Friday! Show starts at 4pm Hawaii time. See you there! lounges.tv/lounge/detai...

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Russ Vought is 5 years younger than me but looks old enough to be my dad. #PalpatineEnergy

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Saturday Song Spotlight "Memory of a Friend" This week's song was one that I wrote to commemorate my graduate advisor and friend, Dr. R.W. "Buddy" Burniske. chrisstark.com/spotlight-me...

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Had a CyberTruck behind me in traffic today. There’s literally no angle in which that visual blight of a vehicle looks like anything other than a Nazimobile.

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

I know the timing of this is weird given our recent abrupt nose-dive into dystopia, but I’m doing my own small fundraiser show this Saturday for @musicares.bsky.social and I’d love to entertain you while we raise a few bucks for a good organization. www.stageit.com/chris_stark/...

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

I’m just a small time indie instrumental rock songwriter & guitarist from Hawaii. Come join my free weekly newsletter and I’ll entertain you with occasional free music and an abundance of stories and bad dad-level humor. 🤘🏻😎🎸 chrisstark.com/mailing-list

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

This week's Saturday Song Spotlight is "Speed Of Night". Click the link to listen and read the background on the song. chrisstark.com/spotlight-sp... And you can watch a live performance of the song plus a bunch of other original tunes in about 90 minutes on StageIt! stageit.com/ChrisStarkGu...

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Aloha! I'm an instrumental guitarist from Hawaii, and I use blues, rock, fusion, prog, and more to tell stories without words. I'd love to have you join me at my upcoming show on @stageit.bsky.social this Saturday. Click the link and I'll see you there! stageit.com/ChrisStarkGuitar/117774

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

All social media platforms are volatile. Just in case things go south in a hurry, stay in touch with me outside of the madness. Sign up for my weekly newsletter. It's super chill, hopefully a bit entertaining, and I share free songs pretty regularly. chrisstark.com/mailing-list

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Chris Stark @chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

I've got a StageIt show coming up this Sat, Dec 14 (see poster for times). I've titled the show "Galaxies of Tone in a Purple Box". What the heck does that even mean?!? You'll have to come to the show to find out! I'm debuting a new song at the show! Get your ticket: stageit.com/ChrisStarkGu...

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