Chris Graves is a singer-songwriter born and raised in Sturgis, South Dakota, with strong ties to Spearfish and now based in Rapid City. Known for his raw honesty and driving guitar style, Chris blends influences like Dave Grohl and Medium Build into songs that are both confessional and powerful. His signature tune All My Friends has become a standout in his setlists, and one of his proudest achievements is being able to make a living performing almost entirely original songs. With lyrics that reflect both mistakes and resilience, Chris delivers music that resonates with audiences across the region.

Hometown: Sturgis, SD (now based in Rapid City)

Primary Instrument: 1990s Martin HD-28

Influences: Dave Grohl, Medium Build

Signature Song: All My Friends

First Performance: Flanagan’s Irish Pub (now the Public House), Spearfish, SD

Biggest Musical Achievement: Making a living primarily from original music

Dream Collaboration: Writing a song with Dave Grohl or singing with Gary Clark Jr.

Favorite Lyric: “We’ve all got mistakes I know, I’ve got a few / Was never good at letting people in, I just let ‘em pass through.”

Fun Fact: He finally decided he likes Mexican food more than Italian.