Chris Clark

A clip of Always On My Mind (Willie Nelson) from Lost Worlds Brewing in Charlotte November 2024.

I'm pretty sure I was performing "I Love A Rainy Night" (because it had started raining, as you can see from the window). I sometimes spontaneously play a song that is inspired by whatever is going on around me at the moment. I don't think anyone ever notices. 😂

Here I am modeling correct stage posture - head up, eyes on the audience. I should probably angle the mic up a little!

It takes some getting used to playing a venue with a mirror behind the stage. I think in this photo I might be checking to see who was creeping up behind me! 😂

This was such a great memory from Big Lick Brewing in Roanoke, VA. I think Eric and I last played together in front of people maybe 35 years ago?? #old

I miss playing at Devil's Logic in Charlotte since it went out of business. Its proximity to Central Piedmont Community College and Uptown Charlotte meant lots of foot traffic while I played. I loved interacting with the people walking by!

I'll never forget this night - when Tina from The Hideaway joined me on stage for her least favorite song in the world ("Wagon Wheel"). She was a good sport when she saw I brought her a special gift. 😂

I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to play music in coffee shops, bars, breweries, restaurants, and private events. Inviting a musician to play is a risk for any venue. To those of you who have placed your confidence and trust in me - thank you.

Nothing lights up my soul quite like playing guitar and singing live - especially when I can get the audience to join in on a few sing-alongs! #LiveMusic #SingAlongs

I’ve been performing live off and on for almost 40 years; I’m pretty sure this is the first time I ever played a Grateful Dead song live. 17 year old me wouldn’t believe it 😂

For The First Time by The Script (partial) - Lost Worlds Brewing Charlotte NC December 2024

Here, you can see part of a really fun crowd at Summit Coffee - Birkdale Landing, Huntersville, NC, in June 2024.

I love this moment - a photo of a person photoing or videoing me!

Forever and Ever Amen by Randy Travis (partial) - Lost Worlds Brewing Charlotte NC December 2024

Another reason I prefer to look out at the audience or at least upward is exemplified by this photo - when I look down, I have four chins.

Soundcheck at Big Lick Brewing in Roanoke, VA October 2023. It was a treat to perform again with my buddy Eric - it had been 35 years since we played in public together. This is clip 1 of 2.

I used to have a rule that I never played gigs in shorts, but once I started playing outdoors regularly in the Carolina/Virginia summers, that rule went out the window! Plus this way the audience can see my cool socks! #coolsocks

Second post in a row of me not smiling or looking out at the audience. I think I need to work on that! Beautiful place to play, though! #lakenorman

I try to smile and keep my head up when I perform. I think it helps me engage with the audience. This is me failing at doing that.

I always try to balance my set between crowd favorites and some of my personal favorites too. Always feel free to come up and request a song. If I know it even a little bit, I'll probably give it a try! #songrequests

I don't chit-chat much between songs, but here I am apparently giving a lecture on a rainy night in July 2023. #seriousbusiness

I usually gather and tape down all my cords and cables so as not to fall on my face mid-set (and, more importantly, possibly damage my equipment!) I'm proud of my tidy tape job here, except - what's with that one black cord doing its own thing?? #safetyfirst

A rare Hideaway gig with the stage TV off! I think those candy canes stayed up all year! 😂

When I play, I try to constantly read the room. I can adjust my set list for nearly any situation. If I see a table in the back perk up and sing along whenever I play a country song, I'll play more country! Same goes for 80s, folk, modern, etc.

"I'm so blue-oo-oo blue-oo-oo blue-oo-oo-oooooo. I'm so blue I don't know what to do!" <- name that lyric!!

Big Lick Brewing in Roanoke VA October 2023. Great room, great crowd. I can't wait to play here again!

Best of all, she lets me pay her in catnip. #helper #cat

I read somewhere that black and white photos make you look more "artsy" - what does everyone think??

Friends in Low Places featuring the great Bill Bunting!

Goofing around April 2023. If I see you taking a photo or video and I'm not singing at that moment, the tongue may well come out.