Chris Berry : Writer, Performer, Presenter …

October 28, 2008
Joe Longthorne @ The Grand Theatre, Leeds August 20, 2009 - Chris is writing his life story

Joe Longthorne @ The Grand Theatre, Leeds August 20, 2009 - Chris is writing his life story

Chris Berry. Freelance Journalist based in Yorkshire, England & Lead Singer/Rhythm Guitarist with Party/Rock Covers Band and also Lead Singer/Guitarist with CMC an acoustic music act.

I write for a number of newspaper and magazine titles including : Yorkshire Post, The Journal, Northside and various farming titles in Yorkshire, Cumbria, Northumberland & County Durham.

I specialise in rural/farming stories including everything from villages to rural issues and farming concerns.

I also specialise in interviewing TV celebrities, singers/enteratiners, sports such as cricket, football and rugby league, and music. Presently writing THE JOE LONGTHORNE STORY scheduled for release in April 2010.

I am also the lead singer in a highly popular party/rock covers band and an acoustic music act – playing throughout Yorkshire and the north of England. We play everything from Brown Eyed Girl to Valerie & Teenage Kicks to Sex On Fire. We’re great for theatre gigs, parties, weddings, celebrations.. we play Beatles, Stones, Current Bands,  Stuck In The Middle With You, Elvis

Journalist Chris Berry chats with HRH Prince Charles @ Clarence House!

Journalist Chris Berry chats with HRH Prince Charles @ Clarence House!

My TV presenting credits include my own rural TV programme THE GATE and I am presently presenting and producing my own programmes for THE COUNTRY CHANNEL.

My first novel TOUGH SEASON set around the background of a struggling rugby league club is being edited at present with a view to release later in 2010.

Lead Singer of CMC - Chris Berry - in action in 2008

Lead Singer of CMC - Chris Berry - in action in 2008

Recording-wise I have released 4 CDs. One is a solo abum of songs written by myself – entitled TANGLED. A further solo release was THE SMILER – THE EASY LISTENING ALBUM, which features big band/swing/blues & acoustic covers. The other two are both CDs from CMC the acoustic music act, entitled PURE and ACOUSTIC JUKEBOX.  FOG’s first live album is due for release next year.  

For more information on any of these please email me… on chris@chrisberry.tv

Or visit:  www.myspace.com/chrisberrysinger

               www.myspace.com/cmcacoustic

               www.the-fog.talktalk.net

 

Chris Berry - released an album of swing/big band and acoustic hits this year

Chris Berry - released an album of swing/big band and acoustic hits this year

ALL NEW INFO is on ALL-NEW WEBSITE www.chrisberry.tv

March 10, 2010

Please visit my all-new website www.chrisberry.tv   It’s packed with all the latest info on:

1.   Joe Longthorne’s Autobiography – release dates, signings, how to order

2.  FOG – my fantastic 4-piece party melodic rock covers band – booked everywhere

3.  CMC – my electro acoustic act – also with masses of dates this year throughout UK

4.  SOLO – I’m supporting Joe Longthorne on tour and in negotiations for another support tour

5.  MY WRITING – as biographer, novellist and writer with Yorkshire Post

6.  MY CORPORATE WORK – filming, TV presentation … masses of credits

Please visit it right now… www.chrisberry.tv

MORE NEWS about JOE LONGTHORNE’S BOOK and CHRIS BERRY’s songs & gigs on www.chrisberry.tv TONIGHT – (SUNDAY 21 FEB)

February 21, 2010

That’s right… tonight… Sunday 21 February is the time to really take a look at www.chrisberry.tv for all details of Joe’s book & CD and everything about Chris Berry …

All new stories – All new website – see www.chrisberry.tv

February 19, 2010

If you want to find out much, much more about Chris Berry and joe Longthorne… FOG, CMC, Solo work …. writing… then go to www.chrisberry.tv   It’s a brand new website full of all the details you will need… and an ONLINE SHOP for Joe Longthorne’s autobiography – early recordings on CD & many of Chris’ CDs …. go to the PRODUCTS SECTION to order…

WATCH OUT from TONIGHT 10pm – Sunday 14 February on www.chrisberry.tv

February 14, 2010

WATCH OUT for some great news TONIGHT on www.chrisberry.tv

It’s about

1.  JOE LONGTHORNE      2.  SINGING FARMERS   3.  CHRIS BERRY

ALL BIG NEWS… great stories … viewable from 10pm TONIGHT Sunday 14 February … don’t miss it!   www.chrisberry.tv

Chris Berry launches The All New Website www.chrisberry.tv

February 6, 2010

There is now a brand new website all about Chris Berry – his writing, his music, the bands, his solo work, charity work. It also has an ONLINE PAYPAL service for the new JOE LONGTHORNE AUTOBIOGRAPHY which Chris has written on Joe’s behalf – and also gives you the opportunity to order some of Chris’ own CDs. Please visit www.chrisberry.tv

Chris Berry appears on BBC Radio York tomorrow – Sat 6 Feb @ 9am

February 5, 2010

Chris Berry will be reviewing the papers, talking about the writing of the Joe Longthorne autobiography he has ghosted – and about the Singing Farmers, plus his own bands FOG and CMC – tomorrow Sat 6 Feb on the Julia Booth Breakfast Show. It’s on 103.7FM or you can get the station through BBC on your computer… He will also be singing Brown Eyed Girl….

JOE LONGTHORNE AUTOBIOGRAPHY – NOW AVAILABLE TO ORDER ONLINE!

February 4, 2010

Please VISIT the brand new www.chrisberry.tv website where you can NOW preorder a copy of JOE’s OFFICIAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY plus a LIMITED EDITION CD of Joe’s earliest recordings never before released!!

Chris Berry appears on BBC Radio Cumbria – Wednesday 27 January

January 25, 2010

Chris Berry will be appearing on BBC Radio Cumbria,

Chris Berry will be appearing on BBC Radio Cumbria on Wednesday 27 January

playing live and talking about THE SINGING FARMERS CONCERT to be held in APPLEBY in March raising funds for the charity RABI. Chris will be appearing on Gordon Swindlehurts’s show between 12.40 and 1.10pm on Wednesday 27 January. Chris will also talk about his latest book THE OFFICIAL JOE LONGTHORNE AUTOBIOGRAPHY which has has just ghost-written. Chris will also talk about his own bands FOG and CMC as well as his own career as a solo artiste.

www.chrisberrysingerandwriter.wordpress.com   www.myspace.com/chrisberrysinger  www.myspace.com/cmcacoustic   www.the-fog.talktalk.net    Chris is also on Facebook & Twitter   Email: chris@chrisberry.tv

Chris Berry on BBC Radio Humberside tomorrow morning – Tuesday

January 25, 2010

Chris Berry will be appearing on BBC Radio Humberside tomorrow morning 10am – Tuesday 26 January – playing some of the songs he plays with FOG, CMC and as a solo artiste.

Chris Berry appears on BBC Radio Humberside tomorrow - Tuesday 26 January 10am

Chris will also be talking about his latest book – the OFFICIAL JOE LONGTHORNE AUTOBIOGRAPHY and letting listeners know of a very special offer connected with the book, as well as some of the sad, happy, great and heart-rending moments the Hull-born singer has had throug his illustrious yet at times tragic career. Chris is also playing over in Beverley and Hornsea in July with his band FOG. He is a Hull lad too, born in Stoneferry and went to school at Saltshouse & Malet Lambert.

www.chrisberrysingerandwriter.wordpress.com   www.myspace.com/chrisberrysinger    www.myspace.com/cmcacoustic    www.the-fog.talktalk.net    Chris is also on Facebook & Twitter   Email: chris@chrisberry.tv

Chris Berry’s Big Solo Four in February

January 18, 2010

Chris Berry takes a break from FOG gigs in February with 4 great gigs. ‘Mick, our drummer is away,and all of these venues are great to play as acoustic solo shows,’ says Chris.

Chris Berry BIG SOLO FOUR IN FEBRUARY

‘But you might just find the odd guest singer or two cropping up. There’s Mandy, Charlotte, Jon and even one or two more that might just be there, but either way they will be 4 really fantastic nights. Hope everyone makes it.’  Chris’ solo gigs in February take place on the following dates and at these venues:  Friday 12 February – Old Star, East Keswick, near Wetherby; Saturday 13 February – Fox & Hounds, Boroughbridge; Friday 19 February – The Buffers – Scholes, near Leeds; Saturday 20 February – Mexborough Arms, Thorner.

www.chrisberrysingerandwriter.wordpress.com    www.myspace.com/chrisberrysinger    www.myspace.com/cmcacoustic   www.the-fog.talktalk.net     Email: chris@chrisberry.tv     Chris is on Facebook & Twitter