(Full disclosure: Christian and I have been friends since high school, although we
went to different high schools in the same town. He was trying to get a band going
with a mutual friend, who wound up inviting me to join them. Since 2007, I have
played organ and accordion for him on a few cover songs recorded for tribute albums
and on stage for Christian’s occasional full-band show.)
Since the release of Christian’s
first solo album in 2009, I have run
his website and created promotional
materials like flyers and buzz
cards. Every now and then, I’ll send
out a press release on his behalf.
After releasing his self-titled CD
in 2009, Christian continued to
write many songs and produced
demo versions of many of these
over the years. However, a followup
release never materialized—until
now. Christian officially released
a six-song EP called DoubleLife in
April 2020—right in the midst of
the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shortly before the official April 10
release date, Christian mentioned
his interest in making a video for
the first single, “Highway Sun.” In
normal times, you could go somewhere,
get some people togeth-
Watch a video for “Highway Sun” by Christian Beach
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