Chris Cline, or The Butcher at the Three Ring camp, got his start in the music industry back in the 90's. Having been a musician for most of his life, he opted for the recording school route instead of that of a classically trained musician. Shortly after graduating from school, he returned to Austin, TX and soon found work as the chief engineer at one of Austin's leading studios. It was here that Chris cut his teeth working with bands that include but are not limited to, ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead, Mentallo and the Fixer, The Swells, employer/employee, Deadwood Forest, Drums and Tuba, and many others.

After having spent some time in Texas, he decided it was time for a change and moved to San Francsico. It was here that he met founder Dan Crowell while perusing Craigslist. This led to the mastering of TRR's first release, the Bother's "The Night Bleeds Gold." It was after this first release that Dan really started pressing on with the label and asked Chris to join as a partner. Since then Chris has mastered a majority of the releases on Three Ring and has played an integral role in the ever expanding roster. He has also lent a hand (and ears) to producing and remixing the Three Ring bands elephone and the Lonelyhearts.

As a musician, Chris has played in both the studio and live arenas with a wide array of bands and artists. Projects that he has been involved with as a drummer include, but are not limited too: Scrabbel (Three Ring), IV Thieves (New West/One LIttle Indian), We Is Shore Dedicated (Huevo Imaginary), D.W, Holiday (Three Ring), Seventeen Evergreen (Pacific Radio Fire/Lucky Number U.K.), Mentallo and the Fixer (Metropolis Records), mranmrsmays (unsigned, but getting ready to pop any moment!), and ASP (Three Ring). He is also available for studio work and pick up gigs should somebody need a couple of hands!

As musicians, we are interested in many genres of music.  We will eventually be looking for bands that range anywhere from rock, to experimental / instrumental, to folk / acoustic, to hip-hop.  We embrace diversity and welcome musicians and bands from all backgrounds.  We are also very interested in working with other record labels for splits, compilations, etc.

If you would like to submit a demo or perhaps discuss the possibility of a release, compilation, or split, then please contact The Butcher or mail a demo to the following address:

Three Ring Records
PO Box 883123
San Francisco, CA  94188-3123
 
Do Not Send mp3s via email.

Email The Butcher here.
 
Please be patient while we review your demo, and do not be discouraged if we decide not to release something for your band – we are a small label and as such, funding is very limited.