Record collector / DJ / Broadcaster / Producer / Brownswood Recordings boss / occasional remixer

Chris CrittaReese Harden

CrittaReese is a hardworking adventurer from a small blue collar town, raised with a military mindset, believing that the sky is a small limit.  Having lost love and lost friends along the pursuit of his dreams the decision was made to use these experiences as motivation to relentlessly pursue goals and fulfill his potential.  Against all odds, oppositions and naysayers an undeterred focus was developed which continues to propel CrittaReese towards becoming a successful musician, skydiver and entrepreneur.

Empowered by life’s experiences including Youngstown stories, universal wisdom and adventurous travels, a balanced rap style was created which delivers comedic relief and clever punch lines, all through a flexible flow.  

Listeners who experience music from CrittaReese are introduced to new perspectives on life largely generating from his influences of being black skydiver.  Listeners enjoy CrittaReese’s music because it inspires them to embrace the challenges of attaining their dreams, ultimately employing his lyrics as motivation for their pursuit of success at all costs.  In addition to being a musician, CrittaReese opened his own company in 2012, Do Sum’n: Adventures.  Through entrepreneurial adventures and music, CrittaReese plans to destroy conventional molds and free the mind of society, promoting a mentality to dream big and do something great.

To further connect with CrittaReese and his music visit Facebook.com/CrittaReese22

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The Strypes are 4-piece rhythm and blues band hailing from Cavan, Ireland, formed in 2011 by Ross Farrelly (lead vocals/harmonica), Josh McClorey (lead guitar/vocals), Pete O'Hanlon (bass guitar/harmonica) and Evan Walsh (drums).

The group has spent the past 18 months launching their explosive R&B assault on the clubs and festivals of Ireland, the UK and Europe, viciously hammering out a no-nonsense blues repertoire drawing from the songbooks of Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter, Slim Harpo and more with the passion and venom of British blues groups such as Dr. Feelgood, The Yardbirds, The Rolling Stones and The Animals. 

Having already been met with critical acclaim from greats such as Jeff Beck and Paul Weller and been tipped by NME as the No. 1 new band to watch, it seems things can only get better for The Strypes.

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