Chris Brokaw is perhaps best known for his works with the rock bands Codeine and Come. He has released over two dozen solo recordings of instrumental and vocal musics; composes for films and dance companies; and currently plays in the bands Charnel Ground, the Martha's Vineyard Ferries and Dark Money. He works in duos with Lori Goldston; Jeff Barsky; Geoff Farina; Chris Guttmacher; and with Matthew Nolan, performing live scores to the silent films of Peter Hutton. He has worked as an accompanist to Christina Rosenvinge, Thurston Moore, Jennifer O'Connor, Rhys Chatham, Steve Wynn,GG Allin and Evan Dando.