Chris Hein: Rhodes, Backup Vocals As soon as Chris Hein learned how to play piano in the late 1980s, he began writing songs. Over the following years, Chris amassed a solid repertoire of original, captivating songs, as well as an impressive portfolio of literature. In the past, Chris has contributed to a number of projects such as Frank Dux and Went to Paris, as well as many others. Chris recently added to his long standing solo act by forming The Buffalo Gang, a vagabond assembly of local musicians, including Eric Hein, Mike Phelan, and Dan Cyr. The band plays regularly around Montreal. In addition to writing and performing with the Buffalo Gang, Chris regularly plays piano with Eric Hein and the Northerners.