For over a decade, Chad Carrier fronted SoCal’s Big Mess, a popular punk-tinged rock & roll outfit that toured the western states throughout the year.  Chad was also a founding member of Easter, the popular 80’s post punk band who had a #1 hit on The World Famous KROQ and three videos on MTV. Currently, Chad is recording and touring as a solo artist, releasing his 4th solo album, "Oh Yeah," in May of 2023. He is also a touring member of the popular punk outfit Green Jelly ( their single Three Little Pigs was a huge hit on MTV) and tours with his solo live project, Chad & the Ship of Fools.  

Chad has also been a member of other notable bands including Lovedog and The Black Eyed Susans. He co-wrote “Pop,” the Academy Award nominated song from the film “White Irish Drinkers” a member of the Irish folk band The Shillaly Brothers.

Chad’s solo acoustic performances feature many of his original songs from a wealthy catalog built up over a career that spans more than three decade  as well as a handful of carefully chosen cover songs ranging from Bob Dylan to Suicidal Tendencies, from Johnny Cash to The Cramps, Iggy Pop and beyond!