Montana musician and visual artist Chris Crecelius is celebrating the release of his debut full-length album, Drift, with an intimate performance at Stack Recital Hall inside the North Valley Music School on November 14th at 7pm.
Drift is an instrumental guitar album that bends the boundaries between classical, psychedelic, and folk music. Rooted in the natural world, the album is a sonic exploration of river landscapes—evoking swift currents and shimmering reflections through intricate solo guitar work. The upcoming performance will bring these compositions to life in a chamber setting, featuring a guest appearance by violinist and longtime collaborator Izzytime.
Crecelius has built a reputation for a remarkably diverse and fluid approach to music. Beyond his solo project, he drifts throughout the regional music scene. He plays in the string band Spirit Dust, the cello/classical guitar duo Zimmerman-Crecelius, the musical duo DECOR, and the Black Sabbath tribute band Sabbath Worship. His creativity also extends into voice acting for the sci-fi audio drama Dark Journeys, and visual art, where he uses cartographic practices and elevation data to build abstract, psychedelic landscapes.
Raised in southern Missouri and now based in Montana, Crecelius draws constant inspiration from the wilderness and arts communities that surround him. The November 14th concert offers a chance for a close-up look at the debut of his most personal musical project yet.
