Whether singing original songs from his CFMA-nominated album Tuba Blues with his band or inviting kids in classrooms, parks and markets in his hometown Hamilton to sing along while he plays guitar or ukulele, My Friend Christopher always connects with the people in front of, beside and behind him. Exploring the joys and challenges of childhood and family life from diverse perspectives, MFC engages kids and their grown-ups by painting portraits of their daily challenges and funny foibles. With nearly 17 years of child-raising and two albums behind him, MFC is owning his identity as a Dad Influence on his kids and listeners everywhere and inviting other dads and kids to the celebration. Like a hot blast of breath from a Saxophone, Dad Influences is a gust of ten original songs which might be uncomfortably close and cringey, but you’re still gonna want to hear it out in case there’s a sweet surprise in it for you. Families, festival audiences in Hamilton and beyond and music reviewers agree that “My Friend Christopher’s music is what independent family music is all about – catchy, quirky and fun”. (Kinderling Kids Radio)
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