Biography:

Chris Dawson - Traditional/celtic/folk musician originally from north-west UK, now based in France -

Chris is a multi-instrumentalist, playing principally traditional flutes / whistles, and cittern/bouzouki, + other instruments include bodhran, mandolin, keyboards, guitar, etc...
Grew up amongst the fantastic musical diversity around Manchester/north-west, playing principally (though not exclusively) irish trad and the not so well known traditional music (jigs/hornpipes/slip jigs etc) of his native region of the north-west in general.
Whilst staying close to his musical roots, he likes to keep an open mind and attitude towards other musical styles and influences.

His early professional experiences saw him working closely with a N°1 recording artist in other musical styles and proved to be a great learning curve in both musical and technical aspects.
Previous to that only playing the tin whistle/flute in folk sessions, the traditional music took on a professional level in the early 90's finally launching his first folk band and has never looked back since !

- FLUTES -

Completely self taught, Chris has for over 20 years been making and playing his own professional quality bamboo flutes.
Michael McGoldrick was the first person to realise their potential and play them in the early 90's and continues to play them to this day, along with many other great flute players including Sylvain Barou (Guidewires).
Chris also happens to be one of the very rare flute players who can play the side blown flute using circular breathing, a technique which allows to play indefinitley without a break in the note !

- Out on the Edge -

"Quality Celtic crossover folk/rock/jazz",
"...some sterling results !"
- FolkROOTS magazine -

Chris's first album, "Out on the Edge" is for the most part his own compositions and arrangements (for all instruments) and has participations from some of the most respected musicians on the folk / celtic music scene today, including : Michael McGoldrick (Capercaillie, Lunasa, Afro-Celts, etc), Dan Ar Braz, Alain Genty (Barzaz, Gwerz, etc), Sylvain Barou (Guidewires, Denez Prigent, Comas, etc), Annie Ebrel. . .

- KELTIAC -
His band KELTIAC was originally formed on moving to France and evolved into a six piece band playing at festivals all over Europe. After a five year break KELTIAC has returned to the stage as a full show with a brand new line-up including Irish dance. www.keltiac.com
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- BOGHA -
Also check out BOGHA featuring Dimitri Boekhoorn, Chris Dawson, Ciara Brennan

www.boghaband.wix.com/bogha
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STUDIO PROJECTS:
Chris also works with other artists as a studio session musician, and/or engineer/arranger/producer, for various album and live projects.

instruments...
Chris plays on a custom made Kai Toenjes Cittern/Bouzouki, his own bamboo flutes, cocus wood 'D' flute by Stephane Morvan, and various australian yidakis (didgeridoos) in various keys.

Website
http://www.chrisdawson.net