Chris Goudreau

@12stringgeek

Powerhouse vocals alongside a 12-string guitar. Singer, guitarist, and surrealist actor with @leafiesmusic
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Work on my next record "Uh-oh" continues - I just started tracking acoustic 12-string guitar. Grunge folk pshhh, I call this scarf-core by @thepurrsnicketyone .
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3 months ago
Work on my next record "Uh-oh" has begun! This grunge folk record is the culmination of about a year and a half of songwriting and I think it's some of my best work. All along the way @mothrasunshine has been learning these tunes and bringing them to life with his virtuosic drumming. We just completed a marathon session across 4 days to complete drum takes for 10 songs. Much more to do, but the hardest part of the project is over - getting started. Uh-oh, hitting your eardrums sometime in 2027. 1. Chris & Dylan for obligatory post-recording selfie 2. Dylan's cool gear and tracking for "Halcyon" 3. The drum set-up
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4 months ago
Two shows left for the year! Both at @firstnightnorthampton . I'll be playing a solo set at Memorial Hall at 4 PM. Catch me summoning the spirit of Elliott Smith in my grunge folk era as I play all of the songs on my next record "Uh-oh" front to back. And then at 7 PM @leafiesmusic will be on at First Churches' Lyman Hall for DIY theatrical rock shenanigans.
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4 months ago
Ring in the New Year with Art, Music, and Community at First Night Northampton 2026! @firstnightnorthampton Chris Goudreau @12stringgeek 4:00pm at Memorial Hall Chris Goudreau (The Leafies You Gave Me) is known for his distinct powerhouse vocals paired with a 12-string guitar. He’ll be performing a collection of new grunge folk songs for draws on influences such as 80s and 90s alt rock icons such as Elliott Smith, Nirvana, R.E.M. and The Replacements. The songs exist between memories and dreams with confessional lyrics paired with surrealist imagery. On Wednesday, December 31, 2025, downtown Northampton will once again come alive with performances, fireworks, and celebrations in every corner of our city. For 40+ years, First Night Northampton has been New England’s premier New Year’s Eve arts festival — bringing together 10,000+ attendees, 100+ performances, and a spirit of joy that carries us into the new year. Ring in the New Year with Art, Music, and Community! @cityofnorthampton @939theriver @northampton.live
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4 months ago
Tomorrow! I'm hosting a house show at Pink Edwards (dm for address) in Greenfield. One of my favorite bands @pocketvinyl will be playing, bringing their piano slam indie rock and live painting duo to western mass. Also! Nick Hathaway of @the.sosos will be joining the bill with his hooky and heartfelt indie rock. Nick graciously filled in for our friend Care O'Leary who sadly is unable to play due to illness. We hope to have them back at a later date. See ya at the show!
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4 months ago
🔥JOIN US THIS SUNDAY 11/9🔥 for a night of soaring melodies, extravagant lies, and indulgent instrumentals! Hosted by @darlingsbareasthamptonma - doors at 6:30pm, music at 7pm. #wmassmusic #wmass #wmassmusicscene #westernmass #pioneervalley #diymusic #easthamptonma #easthamptonmassachusetts #commiecountry #altfolk #spookyfolk #experimental #narrativefolk #storytelling #songwriting #livemusic #touringband #trio #smithcollege #northamptonma #grungefolk #opereticrock
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6 months ago
Next local western Mass show is with @e.rinmorse of @hushpuppy.mass and Worcester alt folk band @berm.worcester at @darlingsbareasthamptonma next Sunday, Nov. 9th! Lots of grunge-y folk tunes and apocalyptic crooning from yours truly. #westernmass #westernmassmusic #12tringguitar #easthampton
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6 months ago
A joyous scream-a-long 😱 was had by all at @hazenorthampton on Sunday. Thanks to @a_rusty_heart , @broke_string and @mouthstuffofficial for singing their beautiful goddamn hearts out. The psychic 🔮 energy was palpable. Special thanks to @song_sparrow_toni_tones for putting together this amazing bill 👏 #westernmass #westernmassmusic #screamalong #northamptonma #acapella #apocalyptic-love-songs
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6 months ago
FRIDAY & SATURDAY - OCT. 31st & NOV. 1 - The Shea Theater, Great Falls, MA A Happening is an incredible immersive theater performance taking place Halloween weekend. The entire Shea Theatre will be transformed into another world - this year's theme is "The Bestiary." You can catch me as "Mittens Goodcat" along with many other performers throughout the night. A truly one of a kind art/ theater experience that blurs the lines between audience and performer. I'm on the main stage leading a song along with @cello_monkey on FRIDAY night. Sponsored by The Community Foundation of Western Mass and the Mass Cultural Council. 7PM Tickets at sheatheater.org
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6 months ago
SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY! The 26th of October! Come out to @hazenorthampton for a night of tunes to warm your weary soul and give you that juice for the week ahead. We got @mouthstuffofficial , @12stringgeek (Chris Goudreau) , @a_rusty_heart (Asher Putnam) , and Brokestring & the Empty Promises. It’s gonna be goood. Thanks @song_sparrow_toni_tones for bringing this night of tunes together. See y’all there! #northamptonma #westernmassmusic #westernmassachusetts #localmusic #livemusic
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7 months ago
Western Mass friends! One of my few remaining local shows of the year will be at @easthamptonporchfest . You can catch me at 1 PM on Saturday, Oct. 4th at The OOO Space (33 Maple St., Easthampton). I'll be bringing my 12-string grunge folk collection with some operatic tunes and crooner void howling for everyone! Also catch Valley open mic connoisseur and multi-instrumentalist songwriter @idrumonyou (Tobey Sol LaRoche) before my set. Tobey's on at noon.
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8 months ago
Eastern MA friends! I'll be playing the @brooklineporchfest again this year on Saturday, Sept. 27th. Yours truly will be bringing some new and old songs to the autumnal potluck of music - namely 12-string operatic folk rock and grunge folk with a side of existential void howling. 83 Stearns Road. Brookline, MA. 11 AM. #porchfest2025 #porchfest #12string #brookline #brooklineporchfest #grungefolk #folk #folkrock
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8 months ago