Jocelyn and Chris Arndt

Jocelyn and Chris Arndt
Jocelyn & Chris perform in Cohoes Music Hall during the 2017 Move Music Festival in Albany, New York
Background information
Origin Fort Plain, New York, USA
Genres
Years active 2013-present
Labels Bridge Road Entertainment
Website jocelynandchrismusic.com

Jocelyn and Chris Arndt are sibling blues-rock music artists from Upstate New York. Jocelyn sings lead vocals and plays piano, while Chris plays lead and rhythm guitar.[1]

Biography

Group history

Jocelyn and Chris grew up in Fort Plain, a small town in rural upstate New York.[2] The two siblings both began music lessons in elementary school. Jocelyn started learning piano in fourth grade after receiving her first electric keyboard. Chris began guitar lessons just a few months later.[3]

Jocelyn and Chris began performing publicly at local talent shows, festivals, and fairs.[4] Their first public performance was at a local benefit talent show when Jocelyn was 12 and Chris was 11, where they performed a cover of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven". In middle school, they formed their own band "The Dependents.”[5] They were performing under this moniker at the Fonda Fair in Fonda, NY, when they were approached by producer/manager David Bourgeois. The two subsequently signed a development deal with Bourgeois' music development company, Bridge Road Entertainment, in Albany, NY, in 2013.[6]

In the following years, Jocelyn & Chris have released two studio EPs ("Strangers in Fairyland" and "Still: A Holiday Collection"), two full-length albums ("Edges" and "Go"), and a live LP "30,000 Miles," all under Bridge Road Entertainment.[7]

Musical inspiration

Jocelyn & Chris grew up listening to a large variety of music, including blues, jazz, folk, rock, and pop. The duo frequently credit their parents' large CD collection with having had a huge impact on their current musical style.[8] When they began to write their own original music together in middle school, this diverse range of musical influences led to the formation of a distinctive sound that has been described as "an affinity for retro grooves and classic rock moves with a unique, modern twist."[9]

Education

In addition to their musical careers, both Jocelyn and Chris are alumni of Harvard University. Jocelyn graduated in May 2017, while Chris is a Senior in the class of 2018.[10]

Television

In a 2017 interview with Music Connection Magazine, Jocelyn revealed that she has been approached by casting agents from NBC's The Voice on two separate occasions. In both cases she declined to pursue the opportunity, opting instead to continue to write, record, and tour with her brother and their band. [11] A December 2017 EdgeTV Network article about the group's music video for single "Red Stops Traffic" revealed that Jocelyn had also turned down an opportunity to appear on the new FOX music competition show The Four.

Personal life

In high school, both siblings worked at Gore Mountain in North Creek, New York, Jocelyn as a ski instructor and Chris as a snowboard instructor.[12]

Notable performances

Along with their band, Jocelyn and Chris have performed at hundreds of music festivals and venues across the country, including the Sundance Film Festival, the CMJ Music Festival in NYC, Mountain Jam Festival in Woodstock, NY, South by Southwest in Austin, TX, and Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI, where they were voted Best Act on the Emerging Artists Stage.[1][13] Additionally, the group has played music venues such as The Viper Room and Hotel Café in Hollywood, CA, 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville, TN, Higher Ground in Burlington, VT, and The Bitter End and Rockwood Music Hall in NYC. They have toured as direct support for Delta Rae, Gin Blossoms, Vertical Horizon, Rick Derringer, Orleans, Dennis DeYoung, Marc Cohn, Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers, and others.[14]

Jocelyn, Chris, and their band will be playing the main stage at the 2018 Mountain Jam Music Festival in Hunter, NY.[15]

Release history

Debut album Edges

Edges was released in March 2016. The album debuted on the Relix National Jambands Top 30 Chart at #17 in April 2016, remaining on the chart for six consecutive months and peaking in August 2016 at #14.[16][17][18][19][20][21]

Live album 30,000 Miles

On January 10, 2017, Jocelyn & Chris's first live album, 30,000 Miles, premiered via streaming with Glide Magazine.[22] 30,000 Miles entered the Relix National Jamband Top 30 Chart at #8 in February 2017, continuing to appear on the chart through March and moving back up to #8 in April.[23][24][25]

LP Go

On May 3, 2017, Go premiered in full via streaming with Relix magazine. The album features guest players including Danny Louis of Gov't Mule on Hammond Organ, Beau Sasser of Kung Fu (also on Hammond organ), and David Baron on Clavinet, Mellotron, and Minimoog.[26]

The week of its debut to radio, single "Footprints on the Moon" was Billboard's 5th most added Adult Album Alternative track in the nation.[27]

The first month of its release, Go appeared at #2 on the Relix National Jamband Top 30 Chart. It remained in the #2 position through July, dropping to #9 in August and #10 in September.[28][29][30][31][32] The album dropped off the chart in October, but as of November 2017 had reappeared at #17.[33][34]

In December 2017, "Red Stops Traffic," track 6 on Go and the album's third radio single, debuted on the Billboard AAA Top 40 at #37.[35] As of January 17th, 2018, "Red Stops Traffic" had remained on the Top 40, moving up to #35.[36] [37][38]

2018 Release

Jocelyn and Chris are currently writing and recording a new full-length album slated for summer 2018 release. [39]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Edges - 2016
  • Go - 2017
  • untitled release - summer 2018

EPs

  • Strangers in Fairyland - 2014
  • Still: A Holiday Collection - 2016

Live releases

  • Give Me One Reason (Tracy Chapman cover) - 2016
  • 30,000 Miles (Live LP) - 2017

All releases were produced by David Bourgeois and recorded at White Lake Music & Post in Upstate New York.

References

  1. 1 2 Roberts, Sarah (July 10, 2016). "Siblings thrive balancing Harvard, music career". The Daily Gazette (Interview). Retrieved January 10, 2017.
  2. ↑ Hays, Ian (4 Feb 2016). "Interview and Recap: Jocelyn & Chris Arndt at The Viper Room, LA" (Interview). Culture Collide. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Interview - Jocelyn and Chris Arndt" (Interview). I'm Music Magazine. 15 Sep 2016. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Artist Spotlight: Jocelyn & Chris Arndt" (Interview). Rumored Nights Press. 10 Aug 2016. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
  5. ↑ McElhiney, Brian (16 Aug 2012). "Fort Plain teens riding wave of success" (Interview). The Daily Gazette, Schenectady, NY. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
  6. ↑ Girourard, Bob (20 Feb 2015). "David Bourgeois: A Man on the Move". Nippertown.com (Interview). Retrieved April 12, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Jocelyn & Chris Arndt Premiere New Single" (Press release). 30 Mar 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
  8. ↑ Whelan, Addie (3 Aug 2016). "Get To Know: Jocelyn and Chris Arndt" (Interview). Beyond the Stage Magazine. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
  9. ↑ "Jocelyn & Chris Arndt". k-zap.org. 2016. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
  10. ↑ Nicolae, Irene (February 3, 2015). "Artist Spotlight: Jocelyn and Chris Arndt". The Harvard Crimson. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
  11. ↑ Costa, Miguel (October 23, 2017). "Live Review: Jocelyn & Chris Arndt at Hotel Cafe in Hollywood, CA". Music Connection Magazine. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
  12. ↑ Brungardt, Leah (October 24, 2016). "An Interview With The Brother-Sister Duo JOCELYN AND CHRIS ARNDT On Their Debut Album, Touring Memories And More!". All Access Music. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
  13. ↑ Levy, Marc (January 12, 2017). "If amazing musical siblings Arndt on tour, they're busy being undergrads at Harvard". Retrieved April 12, 2017.
  14. ↑ "Jocelyn & Chris Arndt." Reverbnation. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
  15. ↑ "Mountain Jam Lineup". mountainjam.com. 2018. Archived from the original on April 5, 2018. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  16. ↑ "2016/4/28: Ladies & Gentlemen... The Infamous Stringdusters" Relix.com. Radio Chart Archive. April 28, 2016. Retrieved on April 18, 2017.
  17. ↑ "2016/05/24: Livin Free at #1" Relix.com. Radio Chart Archive. May 24, 2016. Retrieved on April 18, 2017.
  18. ↑ "2016/06/28: The Dazzling Debut of the Claypool Lennon Delirium" Relix.com. Radio Chart Archive. June 28, 2016. Retrieved on April 18, 2017.
  19. ↑ "2016/07/26: The Motet Atop the Totem Pole" Relix.com. Radio Chart Archive. July 26, 2016. Retrieved on April 18, 2017.
  20. ↑ "2016/8/28: Lotus in the Lead" Relix.com. Radio Chart Archive. August 28, 2016. Retrieved on April 18, 2017.
  21. ↑ "2016/09/30: It's Eat the Light Again" Relix.com. Radio Chart Archive. September 30, 2016. Retrieved on April 18, 2017.
  22. ↑ "Album Premiere: Jocelyn & Chris Ardnt Show Live Tenancity on '30,000 Miles' Live LP" Glidemagazine.com. January 10, 2017. Retrieved on January 10, 2017.
  23. ↑ "2017/02/26: Keller Williams' Kwahtro is Numero Uno" Relix.com. Radio Chart Archive. February 26, 2017. Retrieved on April 18, 2017.
  24. ↑ "2017/03/30: Dangermuffin Debuts in the Top Slot" Relix.com. Radio Chart Archive. March 30, 2017. Retrieved on April 18, 2017.
  25. ↑ "2017/04/25: Live at the Fox at No. 1". Relix.com. Radio Chart Archive. April 25, 2017. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  26. ↑ "Album Premiere: Jocelyn & Chris Arndt Go" Relix.com. Radio Chart Archive. May 3, 2017. Retrieved on May 8, 2017.
  27. ↑ Shahen, Jim Jr. (April 26, 2017). "Jocelyn, Chris Arndt balance school, music". The Times Union. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  28. ↑ "Believe in May". Relix.com. Radio Chart Archive. May 28, 2017. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
  29. ↑ "2017/06/28: Still Believe" Relix.com. Radio Chart Archive. June 28, 2017. Retrieved on October 23, 2017.
  30. ↑ "2017/07/29: String Cheese Holds" Relix.com. Radio Chart Archive. July 29, 2017. Retrieved on October 23, 2017.
  31. ↑ "Twiddle on Top" Relix.com. Radio Chart Archive. August 30, 2017. Retrieved on October 23, 2017.
  32. ↑ "Lukas Nelson & The Promise Of The Real Make Their Move" Relix.com. Radio Chart Archive. September 26, 2017. Retrieved on October 23, 2017.
  33. ↑ "OGOGO All The WAY" Relix.com. Radio Chart Archive. October 26, 2017. Retrieved on December 5, 2017.
  34. ↑ "The Desaturating Seven at Number One" Relix.com. Radio Chart Archive. November 28, 2017. Retrieved on December 5, 2017.
  35. ↑ "Billboard AAA Chart". Billboard. December 23, 2017. Archived from the original on December 14, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2017.
  36. ↑ "Billboard AAA Chart". Billboard. January 6, 2018. Archived from the original on December 29, 2017. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  37. ↑ "Billboard AAA Chart". Billboard. January 13, 2018. Archived from the original on January 8, 2017. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  38. ↑ "Billboard AAA Chart". Billboard. January 27, 2017. Archived from the original on January 17, 2018. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
  39. ↑ "Jocelyn And Chris Arndt Demands Attention, And They're Getting It". nysmusic.com. 2018. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
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