Christopher Marsceill (aka Rev Chris) was born in Boston and raised in Philadelphia where attended Settlement Music School at age 11 and eventually studied with Philly staple Eric Speigel who introduced him to reharmonization and singing. He eventually made his way to New Orleans where he studied under Mike Pellera, Ellis Marsalis, Peter Martin and moved away from modern jazz while being mentored by Joe Krown on the ways of boogie-woogie and Professor Longhair style blues. Next was a string of successful tours with the Ted Hefko Quartet and New Orleans Juice and Brides of Jesus. He shared the stage with Widespread Panic, Ani DiFranco, Blueground Undergrass, Santana and the Dave Matthews Band. While not on the road he spent his off time performing in the French Quarter with the Bradford Truby Trio, the Dukes of Dixieland, St. Louis Slim, Preservation Hall Jazz Band on call when the main band was on tour. He can also be found on bootleg recordings by Meters bassist George Porter solo project. Weekly appearances at the historic Maple Leaf Bar as part of the Ellen Rogers Band from 1999-2002. In 2003 co- founded “Restless Natives” with Bill Iuso and Brian Besse. Their debut album featured members of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and the Neville Bros.