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This new album is a live recording, captured last year at Sheffield’s The Dorothy Pax, now sadly closed. Murphy explains. “Playing my songs live, in front of an audience, alone—with nothing more than a violin, a few guitar pedals, and a vocal mic—is what I live for. This is my temple. My canvas. My potter’s…

Here is a spellbinding rendition of ‘Small Wonder’ by violin maestro, multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Chris Murphy, who has just released a magical 12-song live album, “Live in England”. Recorded at the popular grassroots venue The Dorothy Pax in Sheffield, this collection showcases Murphy’s captivating, charismatic performances. The LA-based player is a serious talent, whose songs bring together raw…

We’re thrilled to share that “Wolves of Laredo” from Chris Murphy’s Live in England album was recently featured on BBC Radio Ulster’s The Late Show with John Kerr. Chris is honored to have his track played on such a respected platform and deeply appreciates the support from BBC Radio and its listeners. Sharing “Wolves of…

“A highlight in the Americana musical calendar is always the annual Maverick Festival in Suffolk.  The first Americana festival in the UK, Maverick has been attracting audiences to the barns of Easton Farm Park since 2008.  As other festivals struggle to survive in the current musical and economic climate, Maverick continues to draw in international…

“The magic formula? Which at first glance seems like a simple violin. It is almost impossible to grasp that one can get so much enthusiasm out of that one small instrument.” (Knopskaya, cultuurpakt.be) “He starts his act calmly and subdued and draws everyone’s attention and then builds up and conjures Irish-Celtic rhythms out of his…

“From the moment he steps onto the stage, you’ll be transported Into a world of emotion and artistry, where every note tells a story. Feel the energy surge through the crowd as Chris Murphy takes the stage. His electrifying looping live performances are legendary, and he’s ready to share that magle with you. From intimate…

Murphy, isn’t that an Irish name? Yes, yes. This Chris Murphy was born near New York in an Irish-Italian family. His youth was dominated by many musical influences, Italian mandolin music, bluegrass and folk. A nice ‘training’ in my opinion. He currently lives and works in Los Angeles and earns his living by writing, playing…

“It has its listenable qualities in balance with its danceable invigorating elements. Virtually impossible not to smile & tap your foot while listening to this kind of music.”

“It’s wonderful how virtuosic and imaginative the musician is here.” (translated from German)

“Music to cherish, and this is another album to play often, because this is another old-fashioned growth picture, partly due to the great band and the sublime arrangements, but also largely due to Murphy’s energetic, surprising fiddle playing.” (translated from Dutch)