DT:      JUNE 15, 2018
 
FM:     MIKE GOWEN, MSO PR
 
 
CHRISTIE LENÉE
–SINGER, SONGWRITER AND 2017 INTERNATIONAL FINGERSTYLE GUITAR CHAMPION–
HAS RELEASED NEW INSTRUMENTAL SINGLE, “STERLING HIGHWAY,”
TODAY, JUNE 15
RECENTLY PERFORMED IN-DEPTH, IN-OFFICE SESSION WITH
ACOUSTIC GUITAR MAGAZINE
29-DATE NATIONAL TOUR CONTINUES TONIGHT (6/15) IN LOS ANGELES
AT BOULEVARD MUSIC
 
Above: cover art for “Sterling Highway”
 
“Christie Lenée is a wonderful spirit making beautiful music on the guitar. She has epic compositions that take one on a journey through time.”
–Tim Reynolds, Guitarist for Dave Matthews Band
 
CHRISTIE LENÉE–singer, songwriter and 2017 international fingerstyle guitar champion–has released her latest instrumental single, “Sterling Highway,” today (6/15) on all streaming and download platforms. Click here to listen to LENÉE‘s breathtakingly intricate composition via Spotify or download on iTunes here.    
 
Recently, LENÉE took her Maton EGB808 guitar of choice up to the Acoustic Guitar magazine office and performed an in-depth session. Click here to watch her discuss technique and perform the songs, “Breath of Spring” and “Song for Michael Pukac.”
 

LENÉE is featured in the May print issue of Guitar Player magazine which dives deep into the musician’s fingerstyle guitar technique. AXS.com‘s Jim Wood noted “through the use of harmonics and tapping, Lenée’s infectious style utilizes all parts of the guitar and combines elements of folk, rock and pop into one tasty and eclectic musical stew.” (April 14, 2018) She recently told Digital Journal that “years ago, I set my intention to be an inspirational songwriter, though over time I’ve come to realize that inspiration comes in many forms. Talking about the dark and the light, the beauty and moments of pain are all forms of inspiration.” (April 19, 2018)
 
Tonight (6/15) LENÉE is continuing her national 29-date tour in Los Angeles at Boulevard Music. She’ll make additional stops in Nashville, TN, Ashville, NC, Cincinnati , OH and Charlottesville, VA, among many others, before wrapping in Tampa, FL at Straz Center for the Performing Arts on November 18. More information on tour dates can be found here.
 
During off time while touring, LENÉE has been spending countless hours in the studio recording songs for an upcoming full-length album. Two new singles are next on deck for digital release (details TBA).
 
“For new fans who discover my music, I hope they feel a little closer to the heart,” says LENÉE. “Many have expressed at live shows that when they see a performance, it’s as if I’m entering another dimension. This is true in the fact that music is an infinite universe, and with that, I’m beyond grateful to contribute to it and invite others in.”
 
Watch a performance video of LENÉE‘s rendition of “Castle On The Hill” here and performance video of her original, “Song for Michael Pukac,” here.
 
“Christie Lenée is a fine young guitar player, composer and singer whose depth is surprising in our age!”
–Tommy Emmanuel, CGP
 
“Christie Lenée is a very creative and skilled musician!”
–Andy McKee
 
“… One of the most shockingly moving interludes we’ve ever had. It was more than the fluid, neck-tapping virtuosity. She seemed to radiate joy.”
–Craig Havighurst, Music City Roots
 
CATCH CHRISTIE LENÉE ON TOUR:
 
DATE
VENUE
CITY/STATE
6/15
Boulevard Music
Culver City, CA
6/16
Russ & Julie’s House
Oak Park, CA
6/24
Christie Lenée at Skyline Music
Westlake, OH
6/26
Seven Steps Up
Spring Lake, MI
6/29
Christie Lenée at 20 Front Street
Lake Orion, MI
6/30
Toronto Fingerstyle Guitar Assn Presents Christie Lenée
Toronto, ON,
7/15
Guitar Workshop Plus w/Christie Lenee and Andy McKee
Nashville, TN
7/21
City Winery
Nashville, TN
7/27
Asheville Yoga Festival
Asheville, NC
7/29
Memorial Hall
Cincinnati, OH
8/2
Muddy Creek Café & Music Hall
Winston-Salem, NC
8/3
Front Porch
Charlottesville, VA
8/4
Christie Lenee at The Crib
Herndon, VA
8/5
Rams Head On Stage (supporting Jake Shimabukuro)
Annapolis, MD
8/5
Birchmere (supporting Jake Shimabukuro)
Alexandria, VA
8/12
Copper Guitar Town
Copper Mountain, CO
9/1
Floyd Yoga Jam
Floyd, VA
9/12
Walnut Valley Festival
Winfield, KS
9/23
1st Avenue Concerts
York, PA
9/27
Lansdowne Folk Club
Lansdown, PA
9/29
Ouibache Music Festival
West Lafayette, IN
11/18
Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Tampa, FL
 
Above: Christie Lenée
 
ABOUT CHRISTIE LENÉE:
2017 International Fingerstyle Guitar Champion CHRISTIE LENÉE is a captivating performer with a devoted following among instrumental, folk-pop and rock band audiences. Combining guitar mastery, contemporary singer/songwriter and a passion for storytelling, she thrives on bringing people together through the language of music. CHRISTIE’S unique guitar work and profound instrumental compositions are well described as ‘Michael Hedges meets Joni Mitchell and Dave Matthews.’ Among the vast community of fingerstyle and tapping guitarists, her niche is the integration of melodic pop lyricism with catchy hooks that excite both modern commercial listeners and classic purists. With a menu of percussive and sonic effects, and larger than life sounding instruments, her solo shows embody layers of orchestral elements with a wide array of dynamics and harmonic textures.
 
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