Will and Surrender, Chris Gallagher's self-released debut CD, introduces a singer/songwriter of significant vocal and songcrafting talent. From acoustic soul to groove-rock, the album is packed with tight rhythms and dense harmnonies -- all held together by Gallagher's alternately huge and intimately seductive voice.

This 11-track musical punch only leaves us wanting more and wondering, where has this guy been?

By the time Chris hit 30 and stopped to reassess his life, he had already traveled the world with Bill Clinton, strategized with Ben Cohen (of Ben&Jerry's) and hung out with Bono. He had appeared in serious news articles and a teen magazine spread.

After Chris was appointed, the youngest-ever, President of Social Venture Network -- a national coalition of progressive CEO's and investors -- career expectations for him were high. Running a company or running for public office were both possible. Instead Chris chose a path that surprised everyone but himself.

"For me