Crazy 7 Night Music Marathon!

admin — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 07:17:59 +0000

So, we’re playing every night for a week. July 17th through the 23rd, 7-10pm, for free, @ McMenamins’ brand new Crystal Hotel venue called Al’s Den in Downtown Portland. Each evening we’ll be joined by different guests:

7/17- Little Sue

7/18- Steve Wilkinson (Mission 5)

7/19- Nick Jaina

7/20- Jeremy Wilson (Dharma Bums)

7/21- Ben Union

7/22- Lara Michell (Stolen Sweets), Duover (featuring Nathan Jr. from M. Ward)

7/23- Matt Brown (She & Him)

Summertime White Eagle Residency

admin — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 20:07:23 +0000

Wow. This website keeps getting sinfully neglected! We’ve been busy playing, traveling, traveling to play, and also putting finishing touches on the album we began LAST summer. But now we’re back, and THIS summer, every Monday in June, we’ll be playing at the White Eagle Saloon in Portland. It’s our favorite haunted former Polish brothel in town. Each night, different guests, different songs, different weather. Hope to see you at one of these thangs. They’re fun. Also, thanks to Dan for designing this poster, lovingly titled “Hair Hill.”- Chris

Seattle Show on Sunday!

admin — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:38:12 +0000

Sunday’s Seattle Show:

w/ Red Jacket Mine and Nathan Wade
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It’s been a while since we’ve driven up north for a show in Seattle, but this Sunday we’ll be gassing up the van and putting on our rock hats. We’re psyched to play with such awesome bands at such a great venue in the Fremont neighborhood.

The High Dive
513 N 36th
Seattle, WA 98103

Sunday, March 13th
8pm- Nathan Wade & the Dark Pioneers
9pm- Chris Robley & the Fear of Heights
10pm- Red Jacket Mine

See ya soon-
c.a.r.

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Back in Business!

admin — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:31:08 +0000

We in the Fear of Heights have been very busy over the past few months since Ghosts’ Menagerie was released, though you might not have known it since we’ve been woefully negligent updating this here website. Some great gigs, recording,… the usual. BUT, over the Holiday break, we also signed on with Octopus Entertainment to handle booking!

This means:

1) We’ll be playing more, and have some exciting shows to announce!

2) We are wicked awesome!

3) We’ll spend less time corresponding with talent-buyers and bands to book shows, and more time updating our damn website (or practicing, writing, gigging, recording, etc.) So nice!

Album Release Party Tonight!

admin — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:25:30 +0000

Tonight is the night, the release party for Ghosts’ Menagerie by Chris Robley & the Fear of Heights.

Friday, September 24th, 2010 @ Secret Society Ballroom (116 NE Russell).

Doors at 9pm. Alialujah Choir (w/ members of Weinland, M. Ward, and Norfolk & Western) at 9:30pm. We go on at 10:30pm sharp.

$5 at door. $10 includes CD.

In addition to Chris, John, Arthur, and Dan, the crowded stage will be graced by many guest musicians, including:

Peter Swenson- percussion

Ben Landsverk- viola, vocals

Lara Michell- vocals

Robert PeArt- guitar

Jeff Stuart Saltzman- gadgets, noise

Benny Morrison- tenor sax

Daniel Lamb- trombone

Edwin Paroissien, Jim Brunberg, and Jonathan Newsome- charangos

New Video: A Set of Cover Songs

admin — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 19:36:22 +0000

Here’s a video of Chris Robley & the Fear of Heights playing a set of cover songs @ the Someday Lounge for the “Cover Your Hearts 80′s Tribute Night.”

Chris Robley- guitar/vocals, John Stewart- drums, Arthur Parker- bass, Daniel Adlaf- flugelhorn & keyboards, Ben Landsverk- keyboards, Peter Swenson- percussion, Drew Norman- lead guitar, Benny Morrison- tenor saxophone, Tricia Beck- vocals, Dave Camp- vocals

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers- “Don’t Come Around Here No More”

Paul McCartney w/ Michael Jackson- “Say Say Say”

The Police- “Every Little Thing She Does is Magic”

David Bowie- “Modern Love”

Podcast Interview with Chris

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:29:15 +0000

Songwriter Chris Robley discusses temporal schizophrenia, song sequels and exotic Peruvian instruments with Dan Miles on episode #10 of the Friends of Dan Music Podcast. Stream or download from iTunes.

New Shows! Need Your Cover Song Suggestions.

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:22:55 +0000

Thursday night, we’ll be playing a full-band electric show with some amazing acts for a great cause.

Thursday, September 02, 2010

GULFSONGS – OREGON ROCKS FOR THE GULF!
CHRIS ROBLEY & THE FEAR OF HEIGHTS
BUOY LARUE
RACHEL TAYLOR BROWN
LEONARD MYNX

A benefit for Gulf Coast rescue efforts with proceeds going to Second Harvest Food Bank of New Orleans/Acadiana and Gulfaid Acadiana.

plus guests and more!
EVENING SHOW – Doors 7pm, Show 8pm
$10 – Suggested Donation
$10 advance, $10 day of show
GET TICKETS

Then on Sunday afternoon at 3pm, I’ll be doing a solo acoustic set of all cover songs. Ink Spots, Paul McCartney, Steely Dan, Lady Antebellum? What else you wanna hear? Hit me up on Facebook with suggestion.

Sunday, September 05, 2010

CHRIS MARSHALL
JOHN BUNZOW
CHRIS ROBLEY
TOD MORRISEY

In Music We Trust and MeiDay Management Present a Special Sunday Patio acoustic lineup.

ON THE BAR BAR PATIO!
ALL AGES
3-8pm FREE!

New Videos!

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:39:12 +0000

Thanks to everyone at Lewis & Clark College for making our show there last weekend so much fun. And thanks to Pony for filling in on bass. Here’s a little video highlight reel:

Also, here’s some footage from my solo show last month at Alberta Rose Theatre:

3 Free, All-Ages Shows This Weekend!

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:59:58 +0000

This weekend, those of you in the Portland area have got your choice between three different free, all-ages shows!

Friday, 08/20- The Portland Folk Festival @ the Star E. Rose on NE Alberta. Chris & Dan do an acoustic duo show at 7:30pm.

Saturday, 08/21- Chris solo, opening for Jonah @ the Press Club. 8:30pm.

Sunday, 08/22- Chris, Arthur, & Dan, acoustic Fear of Heights trading sets with Marty Marquis of Blitzen Trapper between 3-7pm @ Mississippi Studios/BarBar Outdoor Stage.

The Willamette Week says this of Sunday’s show:

Bar Bar Burger Lounge & Patio | 3939 N Mississippi Ave.
Mississippi Summer Sessions: Marty Marquis, Chris Robley
[STRIPPED-DOWN SONGWRITERS] Marty Marquis and Chris Robley usually roll with entourages: Marquis plays guitar for the mighty Blitzen Trapper, and Robley is the fearless leader of Chris Robley & the Fear of Heights. But at this daytime affair on Mississippi Studios’ new drink extension Bar Bar’s sunny patio, the two figureheads are flying stag. Robley’s catchy guitar lines and emotive croon pair up to produce arresting soul pop, like a sweetly stripped-down version of his full band’s thunderous chamber rock. Marquis employs the same gravelly baritone used in Blitzen Trapper’s dusty folk rock to strum out vivid songs that take listeners on an adventure to a more desolate time and place. WHITNEY HAWKE. 3 pm. 3939 N Mississippi Ave., . Free. All ages.