@chrisstarkgtr.bsky.social
Hawaii-based guitarist, composer, Linux admin, vegetarian
Today marks the 44th & final entry in my "Saturday Song Spotlight" series, featuring "Adrenaline Rush" 🎸
I’ve shared a spotlight for every song from "It Was All Just a Dream" over the past 44 weeks! 📅
Thank you for being part of the journey. 😎
What comes next? 🤔
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Saturday Song Spotlight
"Poseidon's Abyss"
A guitar built by a friend sparked an unexpected chain of inspiration. First came a mysterious & cinematic short story. Then came the song: a dark, immersive soundtrack to the story.
Dive into the deep with me:
🔗 chrisstark.com/spotlight-po...
Saturday Song Spotlight
This week’s feature is "Drawn to the Stars" — a piece inspired by my lifelong fascination with space and astronomy. It also features a guest solo by my guitar-slinging friend Alco, who channels the cosmos through his axe!
Check it out here:
→ chrisstark.com/spotlight-dr...
Today's the day! I'm playing live on @stageit.bsky.social in about an hour! — grab a ticket & come hang out!
→ stageit.com/ChrisStarkGu...
See you soon ✌️
One thing you don’t really get to see during my @stageit.bsky.social shows is my @fractalaudio.com FM9. It plays a critical role in my tone -- you can tell how important it is by the number of cables attached!
Come & hear how I use this device at my show tomorrow!
stageit.com/ChrisStarkGu...
I'm playing live on @stageit.bsky.social this Saturday — up close & personal, from my home studio to wherever you are!
Grab a ticket
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I'd love to see you there!
What are my shows like?
Check out this clip of "Andromeda" from my last show...
→ youtu.be/gBuo70pEYy0
My weekly newsletter just landed in inboxes this morning. Huge thanks to everyone who's signed up!
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Here's a clip from my song Andromeda from my last show. Watch the full song here:
→ youtu.be/gBuo70pEYy0
Hey You! You're freakin' AWESOME! 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
And you know what else is awesome?
Newsletter goes out tomorrow morning! If you like music, stories, dad jokes, and even the occasional free song... it's worth being on the list. Sign up here:
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This week:
Tuesday: weekly newsletter hits inboxes
Saturday: live @stageit.bsky.social show
Sign up, show up, & hang out!
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Let’s do this!
Cover image for the song "Pillars of Creation"
Hubble Space Telescope image of the Pillars of Creation
🚀 New Saturday Song Spotlight is up!
This week I’m featuring "Pillars of Creation" — my symphonic rock piece inspired by the iconic Hubble image of the same name.
→ Read & listen here: chrisstark.com/spotlight-pi...
Music has a way of expressing what words can't.
Here's an excerpt of a live performance of Satriani's Ten Words. It was a fan request, and it's also special to me because Joe wrote it to his late father, and it brings back memories of my own father-in-law.
Full video: youtu.be/9Qry8KfxSNU
I hadn’t heard this before! Excellent cover of a timely song!
30.03.2025 21:14 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
New Saturday Song Spotlight! 🎸✨
Ice Blue was inspired by a special guitar! 🎸
My 624 was my first @sullyguitars.bsky.social and a defining moment in my musical journey.
Check out the full story behind the song and its namesake guitar: chrisstark.com/spotlight-ic...
#CinematicRock #SullyGuitars
🎸 LIVE in 45 Minutes! 🎸
Join me on @stageit.bsky.social for my First Fan Set List Show! You picked the songs, and I can’t wait to play them for you! This is a pay-what-you-can event, so grab a spot and let’s rock! ⚡🔥
🎟️ Watch here: www.stageit.com/chris_stark/...
See you soon! 🎶🤘
Would be even better if Vance had streaked eyeliner. 🤣
28.03.2025 23:17 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Aloha Instrumental Guitar Fans!
I've got a @stageit.bsky.social show this coming Saturday, March 29th, and it's a special one! This will be my first ever fan-designed set list. It's a fun collection of songs! Come check it out!
stageit.com/ChrisStarkGu...
#instrumentalguitar #indiemusic
This week's song blends ambient atmospheres with fierce metal riffs and soaring melodies. The song is "Primordial", the final track from my triple disk anthology "It Was All Just a Dream". Give it a listen and check out the story behind the tune:
chrisstark.com/spotlight-pr...
Bought my copy! Looking forward to reading it!
20.03.2025 19:50 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Last night I took a break from practicing for my Mar 29 @stageit.bsky.social show & just enjoyed the vibe of the lights & sweet tones from my @sullyguitars.bsky.social 622 played thru my Soldano Astro-20 w/ delay & reverb from my @fractalaudio.com FM9.
What's your favorite kind of guitar tone?
☘️ Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️
I may only be 1/8 Irish, but I'm proud to share a heritage with legends like Rory Gallagher & Gary Moore! If you love Gallagher & Moore, be sure to check out my dear friend and fellow Irish descendant @tomatkins.bsky.social. Sláinte! ☘️🎸
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This week's Song Spotlight is "Dust Storm"! 🌪️🎸 Head over to my website to listen via the embedded player while reading about the inspiration behind the track. Check it out here: chrisstark.com/spotlight-du...
#InstrumentalRock #GuitarMusic #NewMusic #ChrisStarkMusic
The CD in the photo is my latest album, "It Was All Just a Dream"! Did you know that one sale of this album is the same as just under 4,600 streams of my music on Spotify?
Buying my CDs is one of the best ways to support my music! Thank you for your support! 🤘🏻😎🎸❤️
chrisstark.com/it-was-all-j...
Here are some great FREE ways to support indie musicians!
* Share concert details on social media even if you can't attend
* Share links to the artist's web store
* Like, comment on, and share posts from the artist
* Sign up to an artist's email list
* Subscribe/follow the artist's social accounts
I love signing CDs and sending them out to their forever homes! Order your CD today! Each CD comes autographed and includes an instantly available digital download. Thank you for supporting indie music!!!
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My latest album "It Was All Just a Dream" is an anthology of my previous releases: Legacy, Juxtaposition, and Electric Sky. There are also 5 songs in the collection that had never previously been released including "Primordial".
Pick up your signed copy today! chrisstark.com/it-was-all-j...
Aloha Instrumental Guitar Fans!
Here's a short clip of "Memory of a Friend" from my March 8th, 2025 @stageit.bsky.social performance. Check out the full video on my YouTube channel!
youtu.be/rXLVqPJfR84
And while you're waiting for my @stageit.bsky.social show to start, don't forget that it's time for a Saturday Song Spotlight!
Have a listen and read the background details on my song "Cumulonimbus"
chrisstark.com/spotlight-cu...
See you at the show!!!
IT'S ALMOST SHOWTIME!!! 🎸
Get your ticket to my @stageit.bsky.social show here: stageit.com/ChrisStarkGu...
See you at the show!!!
Tomorrow on @stageit.bsky.social!!!
Here's a clip from my song "Layover on Titan" from my show's set list.
Sometimes you gotta play a lot of notes!
Join me on StageIt right after @andytimmonsguitar.bsky.social!
My Show: stageit.com/ChrisStarkGu...
Andy's Show: www.stageit.com/andy_timmons...
Stage left or photo left? 🤣
Clearly I didn’t sleep enough last night! 😵💫😴😬
