Search - Christian Kiefer :: Welcome to Hard Times

Oakie it aint!

Doug | Chico CA | 05/19/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If someone would have told me that my new favorite CD was going to feature a guy who plays banjo singing songs about the dust bowl settlers coming to California I'd have laughed in their face. I first heard Chris at a music festival in Chico CA. He was alone with an impressive array of guitars, a banjo, and some hybrid acoustic/steel body thing I had never seen nor heard of. Not only was he not "Oakie" like I might have expected... He rocked. OK so I bought the CD and it blew me away. Chris clearly had fun with this project, the music moves from haunting intro's to knee slapping jams. If Pink Floyd had been around in the 1800's, this is probably what they would have sounded like. It is an intelligent expression of a rather unusual subject... not what I would have expected at all. Now I am just itching for more, I can't wait for the sequel: "Exodust" to be released! Check it out."

Welcome to where we are.....

Doug | 06/20/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Christian Kiefers' compilation of profound musical talent and historical revelry produce a set of intertwined stories both moving and enlightening. In 'Welcome To Hard Times' this self-taught artist draws upon a rich variety of musical styles and instruments which delight the senses and stir the soul. I have enjoyed this CD very much........"