Chris D'Alfonso

New Blog

2009-01-26T00:29:00.000-08:00

This Christmas I was graced with an awesome new toy. My wife, Regina, bought me an SLR Camera (one of these nice chunky digital cameras). Up to date I think I've taken over a thousand photos. So I've started a Blog where I will be uploading a new photo every week! Let me know what you think.

http://chriscanonphotos.blogspot.com/

MYSPACE

2007-08-08T10:53:00.000-07:00

Just in case you're still looking at this page we've migrated to www.myspace.com/chrisdalfonso
In the mean time you'll find the same posts here too....but not the juicy stuff!!

"Wie gehts? (How are you?)
Why am I speaking in german? I'm in Vienna (Austria) right now! The weather is a whole lot cooler here than in Malta. My wife Regina is from Vienna and we are here for a couple of days for her sister's wedding. I love going abroad, it gives me sometime to relax and reflect a little outisde from the daily madness......to read more click here"

Have you bought the album yet?

2007-03-19T07:49:00.000-07:00

Thanks to a great response from the USA and seeing that a new album is in the pipeline I am pleased to tell you that you can buy the CD "Blueprints" with a 40% discount if you buy more than one copy. You have CD baby to thank for this offer! Be sure to buy one of the last copies!

For upcoming concerts please visit www.myspace.com/chrisdalfonso

Nights nights nights

2007-03-15T15:19:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone, I've finally had some time to post a blog. I'm currently in the middle of a night shift at our general hospital in Malta. It's been a bit busy here recently....hence the rarity of my posts. New things....we'll be jamming at Alley on April 25th....a concert not to be missed!! I'm playing with a new band - MALTA's finest :)

In other news MY myspace has been getting seen quite a lot lately. Check it out on www.myspace.com/chrisdalfonso You can listen to 4 whole tracks from the album, leave comments and become one of my friends.

Hope to catch ya around!

My new Martin

2007-03-05T22:02:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone...married life can keep you quite occupied! My wife and I have just moved into our new home so it's been kind a mad with all the moving. But I've finally settled into my new HOME now. Last w'end I travelled up to Hamburg to purchase the finely crafted Martin guitar. It's a rare custom, one of only 8 in the world. Not only that but the sound is divine! You can expect to hear it in the new album due for next summer!

It's been a long time

2006-11-27T08:52:00.000-08:00

It's been a long time since my last post, and a good reason for that. Sat 25th November has marked the day of my wedding. It was an awesome day!! I will be leaving on honeymoon next thursday. I'll post some photos when I'm back. In the meantime here is a photo from the wedding mass. The Mrs and I!!

Stage Dive

2006-11-16T12:09:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! Just wanted to let you know that I'll be playing an acoustic set tomrrow night at POXX bar in Paceville. We should be starting around 11:30pm. I do hope you pass by, it would be great to see you and meet you. As always on concert nights the album "Blueprints" will be available at the special price of Lm3. Take care!

World youth day

2006-11-10T23:39:00.000-08:00

This year's world youth day song competition will be taking place this evening at the Baystreet complex. I will be attending as a special guest this year with an unplugged set. It's a night not to be missed as we will be able to enjoy compositions which are honest and true to the life these artists live. Looking forward to meeting you there.

Oh btw, this is a runner up event to something bigger, MEETEEN. Click here for details: http://www.kdz.org.mt/ The Diocesan Youth Commission (KDŻ) celebrates Christ the King with young people aged between 13 and 15 through an activity known as a Meeteen. This year's Meeteen is going to be held on the 24th of November @ 7:30pm at Misraħ il-Granmastru Ħal Qormi. See you there!!

BAY MUSIC AWARDS 2006

2006-11-09T04:48:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! I got fantastic news yesterday! I have been nominated for BEST SOLO ARTIST in this year's Bay Music Awards (aka BMAs). I really need your help as the award goes to the person with most sms votes, so would you kindly send an sms to 50616 892 with the text "Chris D’Alfonso"

It’s true all sms cost 15c BUT all those voting have a chance to win a Vodafone 3G mobile phone, a one night stay for 2 at Intercontinental Malta and a Lm200 voucher from Top Shop or Dorothy Perkins (and if nothing else you’ll have my unending appreciation!!)

Would you be so kind as to send an email out to your friends so they can vote! For those of you with blogs I would really appreciate it if you could link to this post or to my website www.shipwrecksounds.com

Thanks for your support! See you on the 12th of December at the Eden Arena for the BMAs!!

San Anton School Scouts

2006-10-29T04:31:00.000-08:00

Good morning! I hope you're all having a good Sunday. Above is a photo of my school, San Anton. I used to be a student of that school for 12 years! This morning I had a chance to re-visit and dig up some old memories. We had a mass with the San Anton scouts and their parents. We had a great time together. I think you kids were great, and it was especially cool to hear everyone singing! I hope it won't be the last time that events like this take place. You can click on the picture to go to San Anton School's home page. Have a good one!

Caught up in love

2006-10-27T02:17:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone, how are you? I've been quite busy with work in hospital. Night shifts can be quite an energy drain! In any case this week my latest sing has been released "Caught up in love". I wrote this song the same day my grandma passed away on September 29th 2004. It's very difficult to lose someone you love. I hope the words in this song will comfort those of you passing through a similar experience right now. You can d/load the song by clicking on the iTunes link on the right.

PS I'm not quite sure how many people are reading this blog daily. If you have a moment just send me an e-mail on blog@shipwrecksounds.com and let me know what you think.

What a night at Axis

2006-10-21T04:49:00.000-07:00

I just want to thank everyone who made last night's concert a success. This is a photo of the band during the actual concert. I'd love to get feedback from you so please post your comments below. We'll be having a pause from live events over the Christmas season in order to prepare for next year and the release of my new album. Keep visiting for daily postings!

iTunes

2006-10-14T02:33:00.000-07:00

Hi there! In the midst of all these concerts I have some fantastic news! My album "Blueprints" is now available for downloading from iTunes. Please visit the page and start downloading the tracks. Just click here for the link

The link will also be available from the navbar on the right. Thanks for your constant support!

SAFE START

2006-10-14T02:27:00.000-07:00

‘Safe Start’ OHS Campaign to focus on Young Workers

Across Europe, 18 to 24-year-olds are at least 50% more likely to be injured in the workplace than more experienced workers. Behind the statistics are harrowing stories, of young people having to live with the consequences of accidents and damaged health for the rest of their lives, or dying when they had so much of their lives ahead of them.

We are helping to raise awareness about this ever present truth. Please join us for the concert.

OKTOBERFEST

2006-10-04T01:26:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone, hope you are all doing well! I've been trying to find some time to upload photos from some past events but I've had asolutely no time! The phone has been ringing off the hook for more and more events! Next up is the OKTOBERFEST. We'll be playing on Sunday 8th October at 9:30 PM. The even is taking place at the Lowenbrau grounds in Qormi. Hope to see you all there!

Amy's Friends

2006-09-22T15:13:00.000-07:00

Sunday 24th at 10pm we'll be playing at Uni at Campus Fest. Our aim is not only to pass a positive message that night but to show our support to Amy. She came through after contracting meningitis, not only that, but her passion for life is an inspiration to everyone who meets her. We hope to see you there. Will you help Amy too?

In the summer time when the weather is fine...

2006-07-08T09:03:00.000-07:00

Hi there! It's been too long since my last update! Summer is finally here and with it brings our line up for this season. I will be playing with my band in various localities in Malta. I will be giving details as the dates approach, but in the next few weeks you can find us playing at Malta's well known Beer Festival, followed by the X-FM music festival featuring Bob Sinclar, and in August I'll be in the sister Island of Gozo for their very own music awards entitled Sole. Be sure to come and find us.

Enjoy your summer!

Reason to celebrate

2006-06-23T05:07:00.000-07:00

This is a thank you to all those of you who supported me over these years with your prayers and concern. The day has finally arrived, my finals are over and I'm officially a doctor of medicine and surgery. I couldn't have done it without you! I'm taking a short break in Sicily over the next few days and will start working at hospital as from the 10th of July. I (do not) hope to see you there! I'll soon be updating the website with the summer schedule of gigs so keep visiting.

"Hi I'm Bruce Barry"

2006-06-14T09:27:00.000-07:00

Bruce Barry has just recently visited Malta. That's me and Bruce enjoying a cold one! Bruce is the creator of Wacky World Studios an amazing place where he brings Bible stories to life from the perspective of a cockroach family. You think I'm joking? The Roach Approach, is an animated series based on roaches telling Bible stories. But these are no ordinary cockroaches - they’re blue, green, pink and purple, with goofy eyes and spirited personalities. You have to visit his website and check out the star character Squiggz! He's also worked with talent such as Natalie Grant. I must admit spending some time with Bruce was excellent. He is an honest man with a big heart for God. Make sure you check out his website, click here.

X-Track

2006-06-12T00:56:00.000-07:00

Every week X-FM chooses a couple of tracks to have the honor of becoming an X-track. What that means is the chosen songs are the station's favourites for the week. The song "Now What?" has become an X-track! After its release last week it is quickly becoming a favourite. Let me know what you think about the song by clicking the comment box below. If you want to hear the track please visit myspace and click on the track title.

Now What?

2006-05-29T11:06:00.000-07:00

"Exclusive interview with Jonathan Abel and Chris D'Alfonso" will be happening on Wednesday morning (31st May) at 10am on 89.7 Bay Radio

"Now What?" is the latest single to be released from my album. Be sure to catch it on local radio stations. You can also listen to the track online by visiting my myspace

In other news...check out this review from CrossRhythms by Dave Griffiths

SAN ANTON LYR-X

2006-05-23T06:31:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone! A big thanks to all you kids from San Anton School. You were a fantastic crowd, I really think we had a blast together.

So I've set up a small challenge for you. If you want to have the song that I wrote for you recorded ask Mr. Silvio for the details!

Keep close to the source!

The next gig

2006-05-22T22:32:00.000-07:00

Chris D'Alfonso at the San Anton School 2005/6 LYR-X Radio Awards. On this occasion DJs from the school will be receiving various awards for their skills at running the radio station. "This concert means a lot to me as I spent 12 years studying at San Anton School." Other artists expected to be there are Ira Losco and Scar. The awards are being held on Friday 26th May at Sir Temi Zammit Hall, in the University of Malta. The activity begins at 8pm . . . "I'm definitely looking forward!"

New Single

2006-05-21T22:23:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone, hope you are well! "The Core" has survived for 9 weeks on the local top 40 charts! That's a new record! So...It's soon time to release a new single and I wanted to get your opinion on what I should release next. If you don't have the album you can listen to samples from my website or full mp3s from the options on the menu on the right hand side of this page. Or else you can buy the album and choose one :)

Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers as new opportunities are arising! As soon as I have details I will post them. In the meantime take care, and keep close to the source.

What am I listening to?

2006-05-18T14:05:00.000-07:00

Well, what better way to get inspired? I just received these 5 CDs in the mail. I'd have to say they are among my favourite authors and my inspiration. Inspiration? I've been working on some new songs that I'm sure will cause quite a stir when they're done. In the meantime, I'm gonnna' keep listening and keep close to the source!

EWTN

2006-05-16T22:45:00.000-07:00

Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) is the largest religious media network in the world, transmitting programming 24 hours a day to more than 105 million homes in 110 countries and 16 territories on more than 3,400 cable systems, wireless cable, Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS), low power TV and individual satellite users. They are dedicated to communicating the teachings and beauty of the Catholic Church and to help people grow in their love and understanding of God and His infinite mercy. Just recently Chris D'Alfonso's songs have started to be aired on this network, reaching out to so many with fresh songs to help the Church worship Him. "It is a privelege for me to be reaching out to so many people, my hope is to bring a smile to people's faces and a warm feeling to their hearts reminding them of a creator who cares." For more details please click here.

Globe trotting

2006-05-10T04:14:00.000-07:00

Another store which has happily taken on my CD (click here or on the logo to go to the shop)

The album is slowly creeping across the earth

Keep visiting for more exciting updates!

Exciting news!

2006-05-08T21:44:00.000-07:00

Thanks to CFTA you can now find the album Blueprints on their website. This ever growing company is well known for promoting up and rising individual artists. Click here for more info.

Chris on Red

2006-05-01T13:02:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday 2nd April at 9pm I'll be joining Peter Busuttil on X-FM for a couple of hours to talk about how it all began, my inspirations, and what's in the pipeline. Tune in to X-FM 100.2 or listen on the internet!

Exams, exams, exams!

2006-04-30T00:03:00.000-07:00

Just 4 weeks away from my finals! Running away for a couple of days was great, but now it's time to get cracking! I should be locked in my room eating books, but you know I can't sit still for long. I have some exciting news coming up in the next few days so be sure to visit again! Take care, and g'luck to all you readers studying too.

Cross Rhythms

2006-04-26T12:33:00.000-07:00

Cross Rhythms is now hosting my artist profile. Please visit the site by clicking here and leave your feedback about the album.

CD Baby

2006-04-26T12:26:00.000-07:00

I know the posts are coming everyday, but the news keeps pooring in. If you are from the USA, or anywhere on our round Earth, you can now order the CD from "ta ta ta ta" CD baby! The link is on the right hand side with the other shops. Please visit the CD baby link and write a review.

Listen up!

2006-04-25T22:17:00.000-07:00

Now you can listen to full tracks from the album "Blueprints" online! All you have to do is click on one of the following links, sit back and enjoy.

Click here

Feature Artist

2006-04-23T21:58:00.000-07:00

Christian Songwriting Competition aims to share music and nurture christian songwriting in all genres and languages from around the globe. The song Blueprints has been chosen for their Feature Artist on "The Stage". Click here for details.

Christian Bits

2006-04-22T12:06:00.000-07:00

As you can see on the right hand side of this page, a new link has been added. Christian Bits is a store in the UK which delivers christian music, books, gifts and so much more. The store has just recently added the album Blueprints. Check it out by clicking here or by using the button in the links section.

World Youth Day

2006-04-08T17:18:00.000-07:00

World Youth Day 06 could not have been a greater heart warming experience. Tonight was a fantastic night. To see so many bands come together for One reason and to see the level of talent out there was just amazing. Thank you for sweeping us off our feet tonight! You can see more photos of the night here. We should be having some streaming video here soon.

Happy Birthday

2006-04-01T16:27:00.000-08:00

The website chrisdalfonso.com is officially one year old now. I just wanted to thank you all for your constant support. Your e-mails are greatly appreciated!!

Lamp Unto My Feet

2006-03-31T13:49:00.000-08:00

Just thought you might be interested in hearing a sample of my newest song "Lamp unto my feet". Just click here to listen. Thank you KDZ for the wonderful organisation. You can read more about that night here. The song won best interpretation of the title, "Your word is a lamp unto my feet" - Psalm 119:105

The Core

2006-03-31T13:30:00.000-08:00

It's been a very exciting adventure. Ever since "Blueprints" was released each day has offered new opportunities. I'd like to thank all of you helped to make the new single "The Core" a success. It has hit the Bay radio and X-fm charts hard, and I hope it speaks to your heart. The strongest verse for me has to be "From all that I've done make me all I'm meant to be". It's a cry that could change your life!

Rehearsals

2006-03-31T13:24:00.000-08:00

Today we had another rehearsal in preparation for World Youth Day '06. Just 8 days away now! You'd be suprised how thrilling the sessions can get. Everyone lets loose and plays with all they've got. I am very excited for the concert. I hope to see you all there. For details on the concert click here.