Bio
Chris Boerner is a critically acclaimed guitarist, producer, and recording engineer whose deep musicality and refined studio craft have made him a sought-after collaborator across a wide spectrum of genres. Based in North Carolina, he is known for his signature guitar tone—clean, expressive, and harmonically rich—as well as his meticulous, understated work behind the console.
Boerner’s production and engineering credits span an impressive range of artists, including Hiss Golden Messenger, The Foreign Exchange, Little Brother, The Mountain Goats, Mipso, Freeman (Gene Ween), and Ani DiFranco. His work has shaped the sonic identity of acclaimed records like Quietly Blowing It and Hallelujah Anyhow by Hiss Golden Messenger, where his warm, spacious production enhances the music’s introspective character. He has contributed to three Grammy-nominated projects with Hiss Golden Messenger, The Foreign Exchange, and gospel legend Shirley Caesar.
As a guitarist, Boerner is currently a touring member of Hiss Golden Messenger, and has previously toured extensively with The Foreign Exchange, Nicolay, and his experimental jazz trio The Hot at Nights. He is also a seasoned session player and sideman whose collaborations reflect a remarkable ability to move seamlessly between jazz, soul, folk, hip-hop, and experimental rock—always bringing a deep sensitivity to groove, dynamics, and tone.