THE CHRIS BERGSON BAND

Chris Bergson returns to The Fallout Shelter joined by a mighty all-star band featuring Bruce Bears on piano/organ, Jesse Williams on bass and Mark Teixeira on drums who have collectively performed with Duke Robillard, the North Mississippi All-Stars, Little Milton, Levon Helm, Hubert Sumlin, John Hammond and Al Kooper.

Chris Bergson is an internationally acclaimed American-born guitarist, singer, and songwriter. “Chris Bergson plays the kind of guitar you can build a house on—it’s B.B. meets Steve Cropper meets John Scofield,” notes ROLL Magazine. Hailed as “the New York street poet with a blues soul” by MOJO Magazine and “one of the most inventive songwriters in modern blues music,” by All Music Guide, Bergson is best known as the leader of the Chris Bergson Band. Elmore Magazine calls the Chris Bergson Band “one of the most talented bands playing today, whose soulful blend of American Roots music encompasses blazing rock to funk to soul to Delta blues and all that’s in between.” Bergson is also an accomplished sideman who has performed with luminaries such as Norah Jones, Levon Helm, Hubert Sumlin, Bernard “Pretty” Purdie, Al Foster, Larry Grenadier and The Blues Project. The Chris Bergson Band’s 2007 album Fall Changes, recorded at Levon Helm’s studio in Woodstock, New York, was named MOJO Magazine’s no. 1 blues album of the year in 2008. Bergson was inducted into the New York Blues Hall of Fame as a master blues artist in 2015. Bergson is also an Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music in Boston where he teaches guitar and songwriting. 

"Upon first hearing guitar man Chris Bergson and his gravely southern drawl, which is a combination of Levon Helm and Gregg Allman, you can hardly believe this guy is from New York City… An artist dedicated to bringing blues and classic R&B into the future while honoring the past.”
– Rick Bowen, No Depression

“Chris Bergson has captivated fans around the world with his soulful sound and explosive performances. The [Chris Bergson Band’s] ability to flawlessly fuse elements of rock and soul demonstrates their mastery of the blues rock genre… The band gives a compelling performance that is both technically excellent and emotionally expressive. Bergson’s deep vocals and skilled guitar playing take center stage, while the rest of the band forms a strong foundation as a tight rhythm section. Every note they play reflects their commitment to authenticity and passion, which is a monument to the enduring power of the blues.”
– Freddy Celis, Rootstime (Belgium)

“Tasty, intuitive guitar work and passionate vocals… An absolute must for fans of blues, soul and southern rock.”
– Kevin Passman, Gitarist (Netherlands)


The Fallout Shelter is an all ages performance venue welcoming worldwide, world class music in an intimate setting. Our studio audience attends to watch the creation and production of the music television series The Extended Play Sessions. The Fallout Shelter events are immersive experiences for both audience and performers alike...a live music experience like no other. We are fully ADA compliant and have wheelchair access. We have a wide selection of beer and wine for your adult beverage pleasures and each show comes with a free commemorative event poster. Our doors open at 6PM. Seating is General Admission. We recommend you arrive at the time the doors open.