Chris Luquette
Guitar & Mandolin
Chris is one of the hardest working musicians originally from the Seattle music scene. Now living in Brooklyn-New York, you'd be hard pressed to find another musician in their 20's seamlessly switching from International Music to Jazz and from Rock to Bluegrass so comfortably. He has even studied Brazilian Jazz with Seattle based legendary Brazilian Musician, Jovino Santos Neto. Chris’ musicianship reflects the multitude of musical influences he turns to for inspiration. His acoustic guitar playing really stands out, but this virtuosic, multi-instrumentalist is equally at home playing mandolin, drums, bass, electric guitar, banjo, and Greek bouzouki.
In February of 2017 and March of 2019, Chris as a member Dirty Kitchen played on the world famous Grand Ole Opry! In addition, Chris was a founding member of Seattle based band Northern Departure, and has found himself performing onstage with the likes of Jerry Douglas, Emmylou Harris, Bryan Sutton, Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley, The Steep Canyon Rangers, Kenny and Amanda Smith, The Boxcars, Yogi and The Yogini's and many others.
Currently listening to: AC/DC, Norman Blake, Neil Young, Crazy Horse,Tony Rice, Weezer, Allman Brothers Band, Sea Level, Kenny Baker, Mike Munford, Noam Pikelney, Punch Brothers, Sam Bush, John McLaughlin, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Tony Williams...
Chris is the 2013 IBMA Momentum Award winner(Performer).
"Chris' class was totally epic. Not only learned something, but actually *used* it. Within hours. Education's a wonderful thing." - Ashokan Flatpick Camp attendee.
"Saturday was arguably one of the best days ever with a guitar in my lap and Chris Luquette's transcendent class was a huge part of that. With plenty to chew on long term but also tips that I could incorporate into my playing immediately, it was a contender for Best. Lesson. Ever. - And I've taken a lot of them. Thanks Chris, you're every bit as awesome as a teacher as you are a player" - Allen St John. (Author, Clapton's Guitar)