Chris Simmons brings his substantial guitar skills to whatever he plays. He has toured, recorded and played with incredible musicians, including a long tour with , Legendary Leon Russell. These days he is on the road with Paul Thorn and his great band., showcasing Paul's great new record - " life is just a vapor". Hear Chris talk about the making of the record, what it's like to be on tour with Paul , his own four releases that are talked about here with some snippets from the songs., what his audition process was, what it's like to be on the road while juggling family life, his musical inspirations, growing up in Alabama, his musical trajectory, and how he made the guitar his friend .