Chris Couch has been a carving out his place in the Portland music scene for almost a decade. From his beginnings in the reggae/rock outfit, Outpost, to his place as frontman and chief songwriter of World's Finest, Chris has been steadily refining his unique style of playing.

With an extensive repertoire of original music and an ear for catchy melodies, Chris's songs run the gamut of emotions, while always keeping an eye open for the positive. His thoughtful lyrics read like a journal of his many years of reconciling everyday life with the hectic demands of the music business.

Chris's years of touring and creating community in Portland have given him a vast rolodex of talented musical friends and he is eager to share a portion of them during his week at Al's Den.