Chris Koza Singer Guitarist from Denver, CO

Chris Koza is a songwriter and performer whose work has reached audiences of all ages all across the world. His original songs have been used on network and cable television shows and feature films as well. As a solo artist and with his bands, Chris has performed alongside and toured with notable national artists such as Brandi Carlile, Stephen Kellogg, Ingrid Michaelson, The Jayhawks, James Vincent McMorrow, Andrew Bird, Tift Merritt, and numerous others. During breaks from touring and studio work, Chris creates music for special occasions, such as weddings, celebrations, barn concerts, holiday parties, and corporate events of all scope and sizes. A student of song craft, Chris enjoys working closely with his clients to identify and learn new material in order to curate the perfect playlist for any event. As a solo performer, Chris's style can be described as "acoustic" or "singer-songwriter" and he's even been referred to by the Minneapolis City Pages as a "Coffeehouse King." But Chris doesn't dwell in just one style of music - from intimate woodsy ballads to crowd-pleasing high-energy rockers, Chris's catalog of original music and cover songs alike is varied and adventurous. One of his biggest strengths is the ability to quickly learn, adapt, and even create custom material for any occasion. As a songwriter, Chris has written and released over a dozen album of original material. Some of Koza's influences and artists he's drawn comparisons to include: Paul Simon, Wilco, John Lennon, Rufus Wainwright, and Tom Waits. Chris Koza is an entertaining and dynamic performer who plays solo, as a duo, with his band, and other ensembles at venues and festivals across Minnesota and beyond. If there is a song or two you're envisioning for your event and you'd like to hear how it might sound in Chris's style, please send an email inquiry and he'll be happy to create a short video snippet for you specifically, without any obligation. For Holiday music and Sing-A-Longs, Chris prides himself on curating the perfect combination of songs from well-known favorites to hidden gems, as well as an original tucked in here and there.