Chris Donley is more than just a singer/songwriter...he is the quite possibly the hardest working musician in Ohio... When it comes to his solo acoustic shows, Chris allows the crowd to decide the outcome of the show by taking request after request, almost trying to get the crowd to stump him with his huge song list that he picks from. Picking from album after album worth of original material and too many cover songs to list, Chris can cater his solo acoustic show to whatever event he may be representing always shocking patrons with his wide range (vocally and musically) and getting smiles and positive responses. Keeping an intense touring schedule has allowed Chris to write his own path. Playing anywhere from 200-250/year for years keeps Chris busy entertaining crowds and spreading his talent throughout the midwest. Always working, always playing, always writing, Chris has wowed crowds and venues alike. With the positive attitude he shares with friends, fans, and clubs/venues, Chris always delivers whatever is needed for any occasion. 2017 Chris has just released "Her Eyes On", the new solo album that he recorded at Creekside Audio with Wes McCraw (McCraw was at the helm for "First Person Point of View" and "Sunshine"). The new album is a mix of different styles of pop/acoustic/and rock even featuring a cover of Howard Jones' "No one is to blame" and vocal guest appearances from Dallas Riffle (who also designed the new album artwork) and Scott Paris (who plays with Chris in French Donkey). Chris also saw the release of his acoustic/pop duo named French Donkey with "Make Gold" that he did with Scott Paris in early 2017. Going against everything that everyone in the "industry" suggested, the pair decided they would put out as many songs as they could (actually, as many as they could fit on a cd) so they wrote and recorded 25 songs in the last year (only 21 will fit on the album but bootlegs and b-sides will be available as well). The pair had so much fun and the songs came so easily, they almost can't wait to write and record the next record (which plans have already been made to start working on a new record in the fall). Having been friends for years, the pair decided it was time to do another French Donkey album as 10 whole years have passed since the first album! Chris has been writing and recording demos for a new Via The Sun album that will hopefully be out in 2017 as well. Chris and Derek "Ricky" Hatfield have written and recorded somewhere along the lines of 110 new songs this year that they will be sifting through for the next Via The Sun album. More to come. Donley has also been a member of Salvation Syndicate since formation a few years ago. The debut album from the band should see the light of day in 2017 as well. Chris will also be releasing 5 albums worth of unreleased Sindust material that has never been heard. Everything from demos to b-sides to live tracks, old-school Sindust fans should enjoy all of it. Chris released "1889" that he recorded at InDigital Studios with producer Steve Simbeck and followed that with a successful solo tour of the United States. A mixture of mellow acoustic songs, pop songs, and rock songs, "1889" will make fans of all pop/rock genres love the album. With so much talent and drive, Chris feels he never spreads himself too thin with the various projects he is associated with but instead makes sure that all of the projects produce nothing but the best. Chris Donley Discography First Person Point of View Sunshine 1889 Her Eyes On With one of his rock projects, Via the Sun, Chris has taken a step back and has become the sole frontman of the band...something he's never been able to do before as he's always had a a six string or a bass tied to him. Joined by guitarist/phenom/producer/simbot Steve Simbeck (Who also produced Chris' solo album "1889" and all of the Via The Sun albums), Mark Gordon (also a member of Sindust, Salvation Syndicate, and Pop Rocks Cleveland with Chris) on bass, Derek Hatfield on guitar, and Brian Hanculak on drums, Via The Sun continues to push the boundaries with endless catchy hard rock songs and exciting live shows. Via the Sun's first full length album was a massive success as the song "Cliff Diver" won "Best song" in Cleveland Scene Magazine in 2012. The band has already garnered a very large fan base and opened for countless national acts such as Buckcherry, Taproot, Saving Abel, Alien Ant Farm, 10 years, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, and more! Via The Sun Discography: 2012-Theatrics 2012-Parallels 2013-Perceptions 2014-Closure Check that band out at (songs and videos)http://www.reverbnation.com/viathesun, on youtube, itunes, cdbaby.com, @viathesunband on twitter, and like Via The Sun on Facebook! Chris also joined good friends Dallas Riffle (who has designed artwork for Chris' last two solo releases, was in American Rockstar with Chris and sang on "Once upon a time..." from Chris's album "1889", Mark Gordon (also a member of Via The Sun, Sindust, and Pop Rocks Cleveland with Chris), Mark Brown (also a member of American Rockstar and Pop Rocks Cleveland with Chris), and Eric Bertagnolli (formerly of Dreamada) for a new studio project that should see the light of day sometime next year called Salvation Syndicate! Also the lead singer/guitarist for the Cleveland based rock band Sindust, Chris has been able to take a break from that band to focus on Via The Sun, his newest solo release, French Donkey, Salvation Syndicate, and his cover band, Pop Rocks Cleveland. Sindust Discography: Sindust Kiss of the Napalm Live Hot Sex! Sucking the Inspiration Back from the back ...Not Trust Mirrors Live in Erie Fuck Jersey Use Your Chinese Illusion Vol. 1 Use Your Chinese Illusion Vol. 2 1 Takes French Donkey discography: French Donkey (self-titled) Make Gold Chris has also recorded albums with good friends, Curt Rochon, 2nd place, Northern Lights, and various other projects through the years that are too numerous to mention and done jingle work for many satisfied clients! Also in the works for Chris: Pop Rocks Cleveland cover album Lovelag album Secret "Pop" record (with Dallas Riffle) Super Secret Project (details tba)