In 2023, Chris Pierce was handpicked to be the special guest opener for the NEIL YOUNG Coastal Tour. He recently gained additional worldwide prominence with "We Can Always Come Back to This". His hit song aired on 3 episodes of the #1 NBC primetime series 'THIS IS US,' then went on to #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart. Pierce has also done worldwide headlining tours and has performed with: Neil Young, B.B. King, Steve Earle, Seal, Al Green, Allison Russell, Ramblin' Jack Elliot, Rodrigo y Gabriella, Jill Scott, Keb'Mo, Blind Boys of Alabama, Aaron Neville & others. His 2021 album, 'AMERICAN SILENCE' garnered critical acclaim from NPR, Rolling Stone, NoDepression, SiriusXM, The Bluegrass Situation, AmericanaUK, Acoustic Guitar and others. PopMatters named 'AMERICAN SILENCE 'THE #1 Best Folk Album of 2021 and FolkAlley named "Residential School" from AMERICAN SILENCE one of the 100 Essential Folk Songs. At a young age, Pierce developed a rare hearing disorder called Otosclerosis that led to the loss of hearing in one ear and partial deafness in the other, a setback that would deter many young musicians forever. The reality, however, fueled Chris' passion and determination all the more, forcing him to re-learn almost everything he had known prior to his condition. To Chris, music was, and still is, an unconditional companion. His highly anticipated album titled 'LET ALL WHO WILL' was released on September 1, 2023, with critical acclaim from NPR, NoDepression, American Songwriter, Hi Times and more. In addition to his solo career, Chris Pierce performs/records with Americana/Folk/Soul sensation WAR & PIERCE with Sunny War, the music of CSNY band OUR HOUSE, the Americana/Roots band LEON CREEK and does occasional appearances with the BLACK OPRY REVUE. In This Episode: The power of compassion when dealing with folks who would silence or oppress us. What Chris learned about both racism and the joyful resilience of standing up in community while growing up as the son of a mixed race couple in California. Working with partial deafness as a musician, and how it led Chris deeper into his vulnerability and power. The necessity of self-care in deeply uncertain times. Remembering that social justice is a long game, longer than this election cycle. Find all things Chris - upcoming tour dates, new releases and more at https://www.chrispierce.com *** Singer-songwriter Jess Klein – whom the New York Times calls "a songwriter with a voice of unblinking tenacity" – has always used music to dream her way forward. Over multiple decades and 12 critically acclaimed albums, Klein has pursued a creative evolution that has seen her delve into her own empowerment for emotional insights, while continuing to refine her eloquently melodic, effortlessly accessible song–craft. Jess has toured the globe performing in pin-drop listening rooms, cozy theaters and at raucous festivals in front of tens of thousands of fans. She has toured nationally and internationally supporting Arlo Guthrie, Josh Ritter, Damien Dempsey, John Fullbright and Jonathan Byrd and has opened for such legends as Ani DiFranco, Steve Earle and Alejandro Escovedo. Jess has appeared on Good Morning America and NPR's All Things Considered and has performed at the Newport, Winnipeg, Falcon Ridge and Philadelphia Folk Festivals as well as Fuji Rock Festival in Japan. She is the host of Jess Klein's Big Table - conversations with fellow artists and activists about creativity and social justice. Jess's upcoming tour dates, new releases and more at https://jessklein.com/home and on her Substack As well as: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@msjessklein Insta: https://www.instagram.com/msjessklein/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jesskleinmusic/
