Chris Bates is a bassist and composer from Minneapolis, MN. His new trio album 'Good Vibes' will be released April 15th. Chris' quintet Red 5 released the album 'New Hope' in the fall of 2012. In addition to Good Vibes and Red 5, Chris is a member of the Atlantis Quartet, Red Planet and Framework.  Previews and tasty bits of these projects are here on Soundcloud.

Studio A Music is an experimental music project blending the intensity of metal, the soul of blues, the smoothness of jazz, and the tranquility of meditation soundscapes. Driven by a passion for diverse genres, Sonic Drift explores the boundaries of sound, creating immersive, genre-bending compositions that speak to both the mind and spirit. Whether it's the heavy riffs of metal, the laid-back rhythms of jazz, or the calming vibes of meditation music, Sonic Drift takes listeners on a unique journey through the art of sound. Join the ride and let the music guide you to new places.

Drummer, Producer, Engineer, Multi-Instrumentalist, (for Celestial Navigation)and Composer in Bellingham, WA

I studied at the McNally-Smith College of Music and the University of Minnesota under Gordy Knudtson, Marv Dahlgren, and Elliot Fine.  Emerging on the Twin Cities music scene with Pendulum Records Two Minute Warning; we released our debut album (vinyl!) when I was 19.  TMW changed their sound and name to The Hatfields, put out another record and toured.  Bitten by the studio bug, I opened Audio Art in 1990. I went on to form The Sea, recording an album with Grammy-nominated producer Rob Genadek.  The Sea received critical acclaim and funkified fans throughout the country. Highlights: SXSW, jamming with Prince's band, opening for Ziggy Marley, B.B. King, Midnite...  While raising my two musician sons back in Bellingham, I produced music for video games.  I'm now focused on Celestial Navigation.

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