Soul/pop duo McMaster & James were signed in 1998 and together they wrote and produced their chart topping debut record for BMG. The groups second single, "Thank You" was the 3rd most played record on Canadian radio in the year 2000 and Chris won the coveted SOCAN Songwriter Award.

In 2002 Chris helped develop teen-age, funk/soul prodigy Kyle Riabko (Aware/Columbia). Chris produced and co-wrote Kyle’s debut album “Before I Speak” and currently manages all aspects of his career.

In 2004 Chris started Vatikan Records and released “Inhuman Nature” for rock group Kill The Driver Vatikan/Universal. The album was made at CBG Studios, produced by Chris and the 1st single “She Laughed At Me” went top 40 in Canada and was added to regular rotation and MUCH MUSIC.

CBG has written and produced literally hundreds of songs and has helped artists in developing material. His songs/productions have been recognized by numerous awards (Best Aboriginal Recording – Eagle & Hawk – Juno Awards) and (Album Of The Year and Best Folk Album – Little Hawk Aboriginal Music Awards). Many of his songs have also been used for movies and television including Chicago Hope, Malcolm In The Middle, Real World and Providence.

Chris’ behind the scenes work earned him "Manager of the Year" at the 2000, 2001 and 2002 PMA (Prairie Music Alliance) and in 2005 he stole “Manager Of The Year” from perennial heavy-weights Terry McBride, Sam Feldman and Bruce Allan at the WCMA Awards.

Chris’ over sees the daily operations of CBG Artist Development, which consists of: CBG Artist Development / CBG Studios / Vatikan Records . Chris continues to write songs, produce and manage up and coming artists as well as performing live.

(profile courtesy of CBG Artist Development)