Chris Bathgate 'A Cork Tale Wake' album

For those in and around the Ann Arbor vicinity, it's difficult to speak about Chris without spiraling towards hyperbole. Now, as the remainder of the globe gets ready for their first glimpse at the talent who has risen to the top among the ever fruitful Michigan music scene, perhaps it's better that we stick with the facts surrounding Chris Bathgate.

Having drawn comparisons to artist such as Jeff Tweedy, and Will Oldham, Chris has risen from the ranks of everyday singer/songwriter to a national touring favorite, spending the early part of 2007 on the road with Saturday Looks Good to Me and making his first trip to the SXSW Music Festival. Releasing three separate records on his own in 2006 with great success, Chris was then named the 'Best Solo Artist in Michigan' by Real Detroit Weekly, and was later approached by YerBird Records to provide a track on their upcoming compilation featuring additions from the likes of Hayden, O'Death & Paleo.

Never wanting to rest on his laurels, this year sees Chris teaming up with Quite Scientific Records (CANADA, The Dead Bodies) to release his third full length, a cork tale wake, and spend the remainder of '07 touring nationally for the first time.

We couldn't be more excited to be a part of exposing Chris to the rest of the world. In an age of too much hype surrounding too little substance, it feels good to have an abundance of ability behind such an anticipated release.

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Chris Bathgate - A Cork Tale Wake