Chris Forsyth

Philadelphia-based guitarist/bandleader Chris Forsyth has released a string of acclaimed records of sprawling, widescreen guitar rock. He and his current band featuring bassist Douglas McCombs (Tortoise) and drummer Ryan Jewell (Ryley Walker) have quickly developed a reputation as an incredible live act, provoking comparisons to visionary artists such as Television, Popol Vuh, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, and Richard Thompson.

Despite psychedelic leanings, Forsyth’s music has always trained toward ​​concision — plenty of space, yet never slack— in tunes that erupt with startling swiftness, then spend the rest of their quick-burning lives teasing multiple moods and patterns out of relatively simple materials. His newest album, Evolution Here We Come, was released in August 2022 on No Quarter and its combination of lyrical art rock, chiming atmospherics, and motorik precision has grown the Philadelphia-based guitarist's unique reputation as a leading guitar stylist for jam and indie fans alike.

Past Shows


Jun
19
th
2025
Turf Club
Jun
19
th
2025
Turf Club

Dean Wareham

with Chris Forsyth
Apr
11
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2023
Turf Club
Apr
11
th
2023
Turf Club
Nov
3
rd
2022
Turf Club
Nov
3
rd
2022
Turf Club

More Shows

Aug
29
th
Turf Club

McNasty Brass Band

with Green Line
Sep
26
th
Amsterdam Bar & Hall

midwxst

Dec
14
th
Fine Line

Jay Som

Oct
5
th
First Avenue

The Sword

with Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol and Pink Fuzz