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“MANY MILES MUSIC” recording artist & Hawaii born, Chris Yeaton, draws from a great lineage of Hawaiian Slack Key tradition. His musical inspiration and journey begins with one of Hawaii’s most celebrated musicians, master Slack Key Guitarist Keola Beamer. His musical journey would continue with renown Slack Key master John Keawe. Yeaton credits his good friend Brian Vasquez and his teacher Patrick Landeza for being the first to introduce him to the art of Slack Key (“Ki Ho Alu”). Guitar guru Gordon Rowland provided him and many other new artists their first opportunity to perform on stage in front of live audiences. Since then, Chris has continued sharing his music in live settings but also shares the experience with budding musicians. His musical accomplishments include touring nationally with Keola Beamer and John Keawe with music being showcased on the “Woodsongs” album produced by artist Adam Werner. The album, features some of the world’s finest guitarists including; Alex de Grassi, Preston Reed, David Cullen, Michael Manring, David Cullen, John Keawe and more. Yeaton continues to draw from those artist and others like Antonio Calogero, William Coulter, Peppino D’Agostino. His is a unique and beautiful blend of traditional stylings and progressive Slack Key. His 2nd album “Ho’o Pa’a, The Stand” was released in January of 2006.