Chris Yeaton Biography

Hawaii born, Chris Yeaton, draws from a lineage of great Hawaiian slack key tradition. His musical inspiration and journey begins with one of Hawaii's most celebrated musicians, master Slack Key guitarist Keola Beamer, and would continue with Big Island Slack Key master John Keawe. Yeaton credits his good friend and guitar guru Gordon Rowland for providing his first opportunity to perform on stage in front of a live audience. Since then he has become more and more interested in performing and sharing his music as well as sharing the venues with other musicians like him through www.woodsongacoustics.com
Along with traditional slack key pieces he now incorporates a blend of contemporary Fingerstyle into his playing, drawing from other renowned artists such as, William Ackerman, Alex de Grassi, William Coulter, Peppino D’Agostino, Patrick Landeza and Keoki Kahumoku. Yeaton’s is a unique style of beautiful and progressive Slack Key. His 2nd album “Ho’o Pa’a, The Stand” was released in January of 2006. Chris Yeaton has toured nationally with guitar masters Keola Beamer and John Keawe.

“ . . . Innovative and refreshing . . .” ~ Keola Beamer

“There's assurance and invention in his strumming; he's learned well and carries the tradition with dignity. Yeaton's got a Hawaiian soul and is one to watch. In time, he should be right up there with his mentors."
~Wayne Harada Honolulu Advertiser

Fri, Apr 6th

HOUSE CONCERT

KAILUA KONA, HAWAII
CALL 808 960 1026 FOR INFO

NO CHARGE FOR THIS VENUE THOUGH DONATION WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!

TIME: 5:30 - 6:30 PU PU'S AND TALK STORY 6:30 - 8:30 SHOW TIME!
Brenda Lippincott and Adam Werner to perform together!

This will be a fantastic mixture of guitar works taking you from the rich and wonerful playing of CLASSICAL GUITARIST GORDON ROWLAND, and the mind stretching GUITAR FIREWORKS OF ADAM WERNER. Also this evening the beautifully composed and played SLACK KEY MUSIC OF CHRIS YEATON AND BRENDA LIPPINCOTT.

Sat, Apr 7th

HOUSE CONCERT

OCEAN VIEW, HAWAII ISLAND, (TOWARDS SOUTH POINT)

NO CHARGE FOR THIS SHOW, DONATIONS GREATLY APPRECIATED!!

FOR INFOR PLEASE CONTACT STEVE SMITH: nubfasm@yahoo.com
OR 808 929 9166

Join us for an evening of solo acoustic excellence with our upcoming shows which will feature CLASSICALLY TRAINED GUITAR EXTRAORDINARE Gordon Rowland, along with the SWEET SWEET ISLAND STYLINGS OF Chris Yeaton. Special Guests ADAM WERNER AND BRENDA LIPPINCOTT to share their amazing tallents as well!