"Texas Smoke", the latest release from Dallas guitarist and Warmouth Records artist Chris Manning is the follow-up to the highly successful "Symmetry" CD. "Texas Smoke" is another genre-defying release that combines rock, Texas blues, funk, and classic rock and infuses it with the guitar-centric riffs of Chris Manning. His skillful use of melody and technique combine to produce great instrumentals with strong hooks and impressive fret-board work. "Texas Smoke" is a five song EP featuring 4 instrumentals and one vocal song and will be appreciated by fans of Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Bio: Chris Manning is a Dallas-based guitarist, songwriter, and session player. As an artist with a wide-variety of musical tastes, Chris' music remains difficult to categorize. Heavily influenced by rock heavy weights Jimi Hendrix, King's X, Deep Purple, Jimmy Page, Joe Satriani, and George Lynch as well as new age artist Craig Chaquico, Chris' style balances technique and melody. To date, he has released four guitar-oriented instrumental CD's spanning multiple genres and shared stages with Drowning Pool, George Lynch and Lynch Mob, Stephen Pearcy of Ratt, Michael Schenker, Yngwie Malmsteen, Dokken, and Dangerous Toys. He is also a founding member and guitarist of the Led Zeppelin tribute band The Hindenburg Project. Additional musicians: Jerome Howard - Drums on "Surrounded by Mirrors" and "Funk 13" Bob Brewer: Vocals on "Black Dog" Bryan Plemons: Bass on "Funk 13", "Black Dog", "Texas Smoke", and "Homeward Strut" Mike Price: Bass on "Surrounded by Mirrors" Eric Smith: Drums on "Black Dog" Brian Martini: Drums on "Texas Smoke" and "Homeward Strut"