Along the way he has worked and recorded with such artists as Leon Redbone, John Hammond, blues piano great Blind John Davis, country stars Prairie Oyster and folk legend Tom Paxton among many others. He has appeared on over 100 recordings.

Chris has four Juno nominations, including one for “Bluesology,” recorded with longtime musical partner, brother Ken Whiteley. The Jazz Report Awards named “Bluesology” Blues Album of the Year.

Chris has written a top ten Canadian country hit for Prairie Oyster, and also had his songs recorded by such artists as Cindy Church, Penny Lang, McGinty, Quartette and R & B favourites Fathead. He also received acclaim for two albums of original songs with wife Caitlin Hanford, including a 1985 Juno nomination and extensive radio airplay. He has also written songs for radio, television, and film, including Sesame Street and the National Film Board, and has performed live on many radio and T.V. Shows, including “Morningside,” “Swingin’ on a Star” and “Saturday Night Live” with Leon Redbone.

Chris has performed throughout North America at festivals, clubs, and concerts - from New York city to Baffin Island, from Newfoundland to Nashville, and from L.A. to a featured concert with brother Ken at the prestigious Chicago Blues Festival.

These days, Chris often performs and records with his eldest son, Heartbreak Hill member, Dan Whiteley playing lead guitar, continuing the musical family tradition. Their sound is featured on the Borealis release “Second Look,” hailed by RPM Chart Weekly as “a bountiful mix of original material, peppered with just the right amount of classic swing and blues outings.” His latest release is The Whiteley Brothers “Sixteen Shades of Blue,” an album of all-original blues songs.

Second Look
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1. Cherry Red
2. Second Look
3. When Push Comes to Love
4. A Smooth One
5. Change Your Point of View
6. Can't Get Enough
7. Mean to Me
8. She Walks Right In
9. Swing 42
10 .Another Day Without You
11. Mother Earth
12. On the Other Line
13. The Light Descends From Heaven
14. Total Eclipse