“Music is the universal language. It’s therapeutic; it makes you think, it makes you feel and most importantly, it connects the listener to the writer.” – Kris Ferris

From the age of 4 years old, Kris Ferris lived in the Bahamas with his mother, brother & stepfather. At the age of 11, he received an acoustic guitar and began classical training. This, coupled with the tropical environment in which he lived, started Kris down the musical path that was to become his lifelong passion.

Kris left the Islands at 16 and moved to Florida where he gained experience playing in his first professional band. M.R. Quick. As the 70’s progressed, Kris cultivated his talent for writing songs and composing music. His collaborator, Susan Thomas, an accomplished jazz/torch singer, encouraged him to enter the (1988) Atlanta Songwriter’s Festival. Kris placed as a finalist and received honorable mentions for his compositions in the three years that he competed. Over the next 30 years, Kris continued to develop his acoustic style, blending folk, country, reggae, and pop to create a signature sound which has become his trademark. He delivers a repertoire of beautifully crafted melodies with solid instrumentals. ‘Private Passion’, his first CD released in (2008), moves effortlessly from one genre to another as he gives life to the songs which emanate from his soul and resonate with his audiences. “Caribbean Fantasy” depicts (Kris’s) his love of the ocean—restoring balance and tranquility in an often chaotic world.

In 1998, Kris became a father to Arianna, the brightest light in his life. “Watching her mature is like watching the Discovery Channel 24/7.” At the budding age of 13, Arianna already shows potential to be a multi-instrumentalist. She has dabbled with the cello, violin, flute, and keyboard while also honing her vocal talents. Kris plans one day to travel the East Coast for an entire summer with his daughter performing, exploring new horizons and building memories.

Kris currently resides in Greensboro, NC where he plays with the “cover” band (Windfall) to make a living, while continually writing, performing and promoting his own music.