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| origin = [[Valparaiso, Indiana|Valparaiso]], [[Indiana]]
| origin = [[Valparaiso, Indiana|Valparaiso]], [[Indiana]]
| instrument = [[Singing|Vocals]], [[Guitar]], [[pedal steel guitar|pedal steel]], [[piano]], [[violin]], [[dobro]], [[hurdy-gurdy]], [[mandolin]], [[saxophone]], [[theremin]], [[banjo]]
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| genre = [[Folk music|Folk]], [[Folk rock]], [[Country rock]], [[indie rock]]
| genre = [[Folk music|Folk]], [[Folk rock]], [[Country rock]], [[indie rock]]
| occupation = [[Musician]], [[songwriter]], [[record producer]]
| occupation = [[Musician]], [[songwriter]], [[record producer]]
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'''Christopher "Chris" Funk''' is an American [[musician]] and [[multi-instrumentalist]] best known as a member of the [[Portland, Oregon|Portland]], [[Oregon]], [[indie rock]] band [[The Decemberists]].<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p528246/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: The Decemberists|last=Seida|first=Linda|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|accessdate=26 April 2010}}</ref> He is originally from [[Valparaiso, Indiana|Valparaiso]], [[Indiana]]. He plays [[guitar]], [[pedal steel guitar|pedal steel]], [[piano]], [[violin]], [[dobro]], [[hurdy-gurdy]], [[mandolin]], [[saxophone]], the [[theremin]] and many other instruments. Funk joined the band after attendance at [[Coe College]] in [[Cedar Rapids, Iowa]]. After the trailer with all their equipment and merchandise was stolen in 2005, Funk wrote "This Machine Kills Thieves" on his [[banjo]], in reference to [[Pete Seeger]] and [[Woody Guthrie]].
'''Christopher "Chris" Funk''' is an American [[musician]] and [[multi-instrumentalist]] best known as a member of the [[Portland, Oregon|Portland]], [[Oregon]], [[indie rock]] band [[The Decemberists]].<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p528246/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: The Decemberists|last=Seida|first=Linda|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|accessdate=26 April 2010}}</ref> He plays [[guitar]], [[pedal steel guitar|pedal steel]], [[piano]], [[violin]], [[dobro]], [[hurdy-gurdy]], [[mandolin]], [[saxophone]], the [[theremin]] and many other instruments.


==Early life==
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He is a member of Knock-knock with DJ Rev. Shines (from the hip-hop group [[Lifesavas]] on [[Quannum Projects]]). He is also a member of the string band [[Black Prairie]] who released their first album, ''Feast of the Hunter’s Moon'', in 2010. He plays in the country rock group [[Blue Giant (band)|Blue Giant]]. He has produced records for [[The Builders and The Butchers]], [[Langhorne Slim]], and [[Red Fang (band)|Red Fang]].{{citation needed|date=August 2012}}


Funk attended [[Coe College]] in [[Cedar Rapids, Iowa]], and is originally from [[Valparaiso, Indiana|Valparaiso]], [[Indiana]].
He curated the Portland edition of ''[[Burn to Shine (DVD series)|Burn to Shine]]'' DVD released in 2006.{{Clarify|date=May 2010}}


==Musical career==
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On December 20, 2006, Funk appeared on [[Comedy Central]]'s ''[[The Colbert Report]]'' to end [[The Decemberists#2006: Green screen music video|a longstanding mock feud]] with the show's host, [[Stephen Colbert]]. A contest ensued in which Funk and Colbert would each play a guitar solo while a panel of judges decided the winner. After Funk's solo, Colbert (who cannot play the guitar) feigned an injured hand, having [[Peter Frampton]] fill in for him instead. The contest ended with Colbert/Frampton being decided the winners by show guests [[Eliot Spitzer]] and [[Henry Kissinger]], and Colbert was awarded ''[[The Crane Wife]]'' by The Decemberists as the grand prize. Funk then performed an "all-guitar jam" alongside Frampton, [[Robert Schneider]] (of [[The Apples in Stereo]]), and [[Rick Nielsen]].

Funk joined the Decemberists after meeting [[Colin Meloy]] at a solo show Meloy was performing. He has been a member of the band since its formation, appearing on every Decemberists record since. Funk most commonly contributes guitar, pedal steel, and mandolin tracks to the band's songs, though he has laid down tracks with several other instruments as well. After an incident in which the band's equipment trailer was stolen in 2005, Funk wrote "This Machine Kills Thieves" on his [[banjo]], in reference to [[Pete Seeger]] and [[Woody Guthrie]].

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He is a member of Knock-knock with DJ Rev. Shines (from the hip-hop group [[Lifesavas]] on [[Quannum Projects]]). He is also a member of the string band [[Black Prairie]] who released their first album, ''Feast of the Hunter’s Moon'', in 2010. He plays in the country rock group [[Blue Giant (band)|Blue Giant]]. He has produced records for [[The Builders and The Butchers]], [[Langhorne Slim]], and [[Red Fang (band)|Red Fang]],{{citation needed|date=August 2012}} and curated the Portland edition of ''[[Burn to Shine (DVD series)|Burn to Shine]]'' DVD released in 2006.{{Clarify|date=May 2010}}

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On December 20, 2006, Funk appeared on [[Comedy Central]]'s ''[[The Colbert Report]]'' to end [[The Decemberists#2006: Green screen music video|a longstanding mock feud]] with the show's host, [[Stephen Colbert]]. A contest ensued in which Funk and Colbert would each play a guitar solo while a panel of judges decided the winner. After Funk's solo, Colbert (who cannot play the guitar) feigned an injured hand, having [[Peter Frampton]] fill in for him instead. The contest ended with Colbert/Frampton being decided the winners by show guests [[Eliot Spitzer]] and [[Henry Kissinger]], and Colbert was awarded ''[[The Crane Wife]]'' by The Decemberists as the grand prize. Funk then performed an "all-guitar jam" alongside Frampton, [[Robert Schneider]] (of [[The Apples in Stereo]]), and [[Rick Nielsen]].

==Personal life==


Funk lives in the Mississippi area of Portland with his partner Seann McKeel and daughter Scout Fahey Funk, who was named after the main character of the book ''[[To Kill A Mockingbird]]'' and guitarist [[John Fahey (musician)|John Fahey]].
Funk lives in the Mississippi area of Portland with his partner Seann McKeel and daughter Scout Fahey Funk, who was named after the main character of the book ''[[To Kill A Mockingbird]]'' and guitarist [[John Fahey (musician)|John Fahey]].

Revision as of 19:43, 25 February 2015

Christopher Funk
Funk performing with The Decemberists, 28 April 2009
Funk performing with The Decemberists, 28 April 2009
Background information
OriginValparaiso, Indiana
GenresFolk, Folk rock, Country rock, indie rock
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, record producer
InstrumentsVocals, Guitar, pedal steel, piano, violin, dobro, hurdy-gurdy, mandolin, saxophone, theremin, banjo

Christopher "Chris" Funk is an American musician and multi-instrumentalist best known as a member of the Portland, Oregon, indie rock band The Decemberists.[1] He plays guitar, pedal steel, piano, violin, dobro, hurdy-gurdy, mandolin, saxophone, the theremin and many other instruments.

Early life

Funk attended Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and is originally from Valparaiso, Indiana.

Musical career

Funk joined the Decemberists after meeting Colin Meloy at a solo show Meloy was performing. He has been a member of the band since its formation, appearing on every Decemberists record since. Funk most commonly contributes guitar, pedal steel, and mandolin tracks to the band's songs, though he has laid down tracks with several other instruments as well. After an incident in which the band's equipment trailer was stolen in 2005, Funk wrote "This Machine Kills Thieves" on his banjo, in reference to Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie.

He is a member of Knock-knock with DJ Rev. Shines (from the hip-hop group Lifesavas on Quannum Projects). He is also a member of the string band Black Prairie who released their first album, Feast of the Hunter’s Moon, in 2010. He plays in the country rock group Blue Giant. He has produced records for The Builders and The Butchers, Langhorne Slim, and Red Fang,[citation needed] and curated the Portland edition of Burn to Shine DVD released in 2006.[clarification needed]

On December 20, 2006, Funk appeared on Comedy Central's The Colbert Report to end a longstanding mock feud with the show's host, Stephen Colbert. A contest ensued in which Funk and Colbert would each play a guitar solo while a panel of judges decided the winner. After Funk's solo, Colbert (who cannot play the guitar) feigned an injured hand, having Peter Frampton fill in for him instead. The contest ended with Colbert/Frampton being decided the winners by show guests Eliot Spitzer and Henry Kissinger, and Colbert was awarded The Crane Wife by The Decemberists as the grand prize. Funk then performed an "all-guitar jam" alongside Frampton, Robert Schneider (of The Apples in Stereo), and Rick Nielsen.

Personal life

Funk lives in the Mississippi area of Portland with his partner Seann McKeel and daughter Scout Fahey Funk, who was named after the main character of the book To Kill A Mockingbird and guitarist John Fahey.

Performing discography

The Decemberists

Black Prairie

Flash Hawk Parlor Ensemble

Knock-knock

Guest artist

Producer

References

  1. ^ Seida, Linda. "Biography: The Decemberists". Allmusic. Retrieved 26 April 2010.
  2. ^ Hopkin, Kenyon. "Biography: Flash Hawk Parlor Ensemble". Allmusic. Retrieved 26 April 2010.
  3. ^ http://www.allmusic.com/album/white-lighter-mw0002555278/credits

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