Chris Pierce

Chris Pierce is an artist whose catalog is centered mostly around folk but also covers a broad range of genres in contemporary American music, including regular excursions into soul and occasionally expanding into blues, traditional jazz, and a bit of rock. He stands out with his songwriting craft, both in terms of his memorable melodic flow and well-placed hooks, as well as his protest-oriented lyrics that feel heartfelt and avoids the preachiness trap. He delivers his songs in a kind of silky voice that is not too far off from someone like Bill Withers, with a similar sense of warmth and sincerity. There are times when he channels the sound and the spirit of early '60s folk artists like Bob Dylan and Pete Seeger, especially when he is in his acoustic solo mode.