Indie folk blues · Linn-Benton area, Oregon
Christopher David Byers
A Familiar Friend
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist playing indie folk blues with some Americana vibes.
Next show
Solo set
Wednesday, Nov 4 · 6 to 8 pm
Dirt Road Brewery, Philomath, Oregon
Come say hi. More dates soon.
About
Christopher David Byers is an indie folk blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Oregon's Linn-Benton area, with some Americana in the mix. He sings lead and plays lead electric guitar in the six-piece band Unfamiliar Friends, and also plays solo and duo shows. A finalist in the Tappin Talent Show, he releases a six-song solo EP on December 16, 2026.
On stage: a 1986 Japanese-made Stratocaster, a Fender Deluxe Reverb, a Martin acoustic, a 12-string, and a harmonica.
Music
Dec 16
Solo EP, six songs
Out on his birthday, on Spotify and Apple Music.
Soon
"Toxic for Two" with Unfamiliar Friends
The band's first single, in final mixing now.
- Jericho
- Burnin' to Breathe
- Stars, Stripes, and Snake Oil Dreams
Unfamiliar Friends
Unfamiliar Friends is a six-piece folk-rock band that grew out of the open mics at Dixie Creek Saloon, with Chris on lead vocals and lead guitar. In his words, a show "feels like a party, and people dance and rock out."
Book Chris
Booking now: solo shows, private events, and festivals. Unfamiliar Friends books band dates again next summer.
chrisbyers80@gmail.com