Musical Vanguards Series presents Chris Pierce

Once in a while a singer/songwriter comes along to remind us that songs can do great work in the world, and we really need that right now.

Chris Pierce first gained national prominence with “We Can Always Come Back To This.” His hit co-write aired on 3 episodes of the #1 NBC primetime series ‘This Is Us’, then went on to peak at #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart, and #12 on iTunes Top 100. Pierce has done worldwide headlining tours and has performed on stage with Seal, Cold War Kids, Al Green, Rodrigo y Gabriella, Keb’Mo’, and many more. Chris Pierce’s 2021 album, ‘AMERICAN SILENCE’ has garnered massive critical acclaim from NPR, SiriusXM, The Bluegrass Situation, No Depression, Rolling Stone Country, Americana UK and more.

“I haven’t been so deeply, deeply moved by just a person and their guitar like this in a long time.” – NPR MUSIC (Robin Hilton)

“AMERICAN SILENCE is the sound of everyone who’s hungry for change, steadying themselves and marching toward a common goal.” ​– Rolling Stone