Karl Farren

Raised in Dublin on a cultural stew of Irish ballads, his elder sister’s Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash records and sixties and seventies pop music on the radio, Karl’s influences have always been diverse. Having cut his musical teeth in countless informal sessions in Dublin, Karl later played guitar and sang with bands in Dublin and London, playing music ranging from Steely Dan covers to self-styled ‘Pimp Rock’ (this latter occupying a strange netherworld triangulated by Isaac Hayes, The Pixies and The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion).Since moving to Australia in 1998, Karl has continued to be involved in music, and after attending songwriting workshops with Kristina Olsen, found a new voice in writing and performing his own songs. In 2003 his song, 'Firstborn', featured on the 'Fatherhood' compilation, alongside songs by Paul Kelly, John Butler, Archie Roach and Tex Perkins.Having been nominated for a Dolphin Award (NCEIA) for 'Saddle Road' in 2004 and 'The Fixer' in 2005, Karl took the Folk category award in 2006 for 'Pilgrim Song'.'The Fixer' also earned Karl a nomination as a finalist in the Folk category of the 2006 National MusicOz Awards.'Betty On The Wireless', inspired by a story heard on the ABC’s Life Matters, received airplay and Karl was interviewed live on the program in October 2005.In the Dolphin Awards 2007 Karl received no fewer than FOUR nominations, including one for the prestigious 'Album Of The Year' award. 'Repentance Creek' was also nominated in the 'Production/Engineering' category and two songs were nominated: 'No-One Ever' in 'Country' and 'The Fixer' in 'Folk'.A charismatic and unashamedly emotional live performer, he has been steadily building a loyal local following. Highlights include appearances at the inaugural Fatherhood festival, where he was invited onstage to sing with Jimmy Little and Archie Roach, and the inaugural Bangalow Pacific Songwriters Festival. Karl is co-founder of the Mullumbimby Folk Club , a monthly not-for-profit event set up in February 2005 to provide an intimate showcase for original songwriting. Karl is proud to announce the independent release of his debut album, 'Repentance Creek'. Featuring ten original compositions, the album draws on Karl’s diverse influences, unified by his songwriting craft, his melodic gift and his deep roots in a lyrical tradition.'Repentance Creek' has been gaining generous airplay on local radio Bay FM 99.9 ( www.bayfm.org ), was the featured album on 7tHe Hobart 92.1 FM's ( www.7the.org )'Mostly Folk' show and has been on the playlist of Western Australia's Down Unda Thunda Radio ( www.downundathundaradio.com.au ) for several months.Check out the blog to read what reviewers are saying about the album.To hear all the songs on the album, use this link:
View karl farren's EPK'Repentance Creek' is available online at: indie-cds.com

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