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Chris Ellis, formerly with the ShadowOpera, has CD's of her own material available at CDBABY.COM. Click on the album cover art below to take you directly to CDBABY.COM to order any of these CD's!

Chris Ellis is a singer/songwriter who hails from Morgan Hill, Ca. In addition to singing and writing songs, Chris plays bass, keyboard and violin.

Back in the 1990s, Chris played with the original band "The Tearmagnets" lovingly called "the most almost-signed band in show biz". With the Tearmagnets, Chris has warmed up stages for the likes of Clarence Clemmons, Rik Emmett, Rory Gallagher, Tony McAlpine. Ronnie Montrose, Dave Mineketti, and others.

Just prior to the Tearmagnets, Chris studied bass with Myron Dove, Santana's former bassist. Most recently, Chris has returned to her childhood love, the violin. The classical studies of the past have been replaced by original songs which lean heavily toward latin, jazz and blues.

Chris Ellis Limited Edition Live is Chris's first solo CD. It has been recorded from selected performances. On this CD, most of the songs contain just Chris on vocals and keyboards. Once these CDs are sold, they will not be available again.

"She's Not A Nice Girl" is Chris's first studio CD created with her own band. This CD provides a look into Chris' insightful lyrics and infectious melodies.

Some of Chris' favorite songs are on this CD including "She's Not A Nice Girl" which is a biting, sardonic commentary on a certain personlity type. "Is That You?' is a song written about a drug abuser and how it affects those around him. Of all the songs on the CD, "Sophie" is Chris' favorite. It is a touching song about the loss of a loved one and brings into stark reality the question as to whether it is better to hold onto a painful memory or try to escape it by forgetting. "The Other Side of Heartache" is a song about getting past a difficult point in life.

The Tearmagnets are a unique blend of three very specific talents. Oliver Harris is on guitar and vocals. He has been hailed as one of the Bay Area's unsung guitar heroes in BAM Magazine in 1989. Oliver plays guitar like you've never heard anyone play. He creates on the spot with an unparalleled brilliance.

Dennis Dove is on drums and vocals. Dennis is one of the finest, most precise drummers in the Bay Area. Dennis also sings and is a cross between Luciano Pavarrotti and Marvin Gaye. He is a truly gifted musician all around. Dennis has played with Archie Lee Hooker as well as many other distinguished acts.

Chris Ellis is on bass and vocals. You may know Chris from her solo projects as well as from the band Throwing Roses. Chris is a female bass player who has played with jazz great Jules Broussard and distinguished country musician Fred McCarty. Chris studied under the tutelage of Myron Dove, formerly of Santana.

Together the Tearmagnets have warmed up stages for the likes of Clarence Clemmons, Dave Meniketti, Rik Emmett, Tony McAlpine, Ronnie Montrose and others.