When I think of Christopher Jackson, I think about an exuberant and musical drummer. Having played the good ol rock ‘n roll for years in local cover bands, he learned to love a good song and a hear the band from the back, the whole sound!

Over the past while, he started to write songs on a trusty, rusty guitar and has now emerged with a record of all of his own tunes. It’s a beauty. Sounds like a classic 70s singer songwriter record. I look forward to people hearing it! As a special guest, Chris’ friends The Laws are going to join him. They are a great folk duo with lively harmonies. Catch them in some of the spirit of the season on Thursday, December 18, 2025 from 5 to 8 PM. Details and reservations here.

Seamus Cowan: I used to see you playing some rock ‘n’ roll bands back in the day. Always great stuff with a nice jammy, southern flare. Can you tell us a little bit of your history in that way and how you started out as a drummer?

Christopher Jackson: I started playing drums at a very young age starting with beating the hell out of moms furniture and Tupperware. I think I was eight years old when my parents bought me my first drum kit. And that was all I did. Then every aspect of rock n roll took a hold. I was dissecting music early on, not realizing what I was doing. My approach to music from the drum throne is like you said, musical. More than just keeping time. 

Seamus: Being a musician is an incredibly rewarding thing. Being a part of the band as a rhythm section player is one thing but being a lead singer, songwriter, guitar player is another. What made you decide to start going down this different path as a musician? Was there an obvious inspiration?

Christopher: It wasn't an intentional decision to front a band as a singer/guitar player. It was a very natural thing to do. I'm comfortable being part of the rhythm section, being a side guy/hired gun, or fronting a project I put together. Music for me is more than being a drummer, guitar player, or whatever instrument you might catch me on. I don't consider myself a drummer or bass player etc. I'm a musician. 

Seamus: You have been such a big part of the music community in Kingston. I always hear about you getting people together for jams, fundraisers, and other community events. What’s your take on the current music community of Kingston?

Christopher: Kingston has always had good reason to boast about the music scene and community we have. It is such a great way to give back, raise awareness of important issues and gives the perfect platform to celebrate what needs to be celebrated. Many lovely people make up our music community and I am so fortunate to be a part of it. 

Seamus: Looking forward to having you bring your friends The Laws to the Cove. Collaborating always excites me. I seem to do it more and more. What is your connection to this duo and what should we expect at this show?

Christopher: I have been friends with the Laws for years. I met John Law back in Chatham at a music gathering. We never knew each other growing up but told me he lived in Kingston playing in a CSNY tribute band called FourWay Street. They needed a drummer so away I went and never looked back. He met Michele at one of our shows and love had sprouted. They took off out west and when they came back, Michele had learned to play bass and sing like a friggin' angel. Award winning songwriters, touring musicians and festival organizers, the Laws have done it all. They just recorded another album which will be released very soon. I've done many shows with them but the real treat was playing music festivals in Texas. I was on Mandolin and harmony vocals. What a fun time!

Seamus: Being a multi-instrumentalist for so long now, you’ve come full circle to create your own record with much of it produced and performed by you. Sounds like a dream come true! What have you learned from creating this record and what do you feel is the next step for you musically?

Christopher: The album was a huge learning experience in many ways. I wanted to show everyone I was more than a bar musician. I thought I had something to prove. I wanted to lay all my chops down and show everyone what I could do. Then, the process humbled me. Forced me to check my ego at the door and create parts that complimented the songs. All of the songs on the album have gone through a process of growth and change. I could have thrown everything at these songs but didn't. The recording process taught me so much. Musically and personally at the risk of sounding cheesy. The songs are my journey through growth, loss, heartache and love. I'm sitting on a handful of demos I plan to put on album two and I'm stoked to share it with everyone. I bring music to my new real estate career and they gel perfectly. Revel Realty Kingston is an amazing Brokerage and they let me be myself, Christopher Jackson musician and real estate agent. Can you believe it?!!!