Member Since: 1/19/2006
Band Website: chipdolan.com
Band Members:
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Influences: Americana, Folk, Blues, Cajun Bayou, Boogie-woogie Piano, Irish American, Celtic Troubadour
Sounds Like: REVIEWS FOR CHIP DOLANS SOLO CD RIGHT NOW
"From the opening bars of the first tune, CHIP DOLAN had me hooked. The more I listen to RIGHT NOW, the more I want to listen."
JOAN KORNBLITH, VOICE OF AMERICA
"There is something about singer/songwriter CHIP DOLAN ... Perhaps it is his voice, laid back and sunny as Jackson Browne's or any of the Eagles. Maybe it's the music, which is often driven by piano a la Billy Joel. Or his lyrics that echo the sun-baked storytelling of Jimmy Buffett, especially "BATON ROUGE." ... it's simply melodic pop/rock, tastefully played and sung.
The pretty, acoustic "COUNT THE STARS" could've been released ... during the original heyday of the male singer/songwriter. When it hits the chorus, it's like you've entered a time machine, taking you back to the days when people actually harmonized in their songs.
"PARIS", which should be played alongside P.M.'s "Moonlight Over Paris," and "NEVER LEAVE ALONE" are two of the finest piano pieces here, grabbing the listener with subtle hooks.
On "RUMBULYAE", Dolan dives into traditional Irish music, and it's so pleasing to the ears that it leaves you longing for more in the same direction.
RATED 8 STARS OUT OF 10"
ADAM HARRINGTON, www.WHISPERINANDHOLLERIN.COM
"With 12 originals and a cover of Guy Clark's Baton Rouge, one can hear traces of The Grateful Dead, The Band, The Meters, and The Pogues side by side on an album that transcends the usual limitations of a sideman project. And, of course, it sounds great. Rated 4 stars."
JOHN CONQUEST, THIRD COAST MAGAZINE
"Singer/songwriter Chip Dolan is of a different stripe than contemporary male solo artists ... There is a tropical rock flavor ... that is reminiscent of Jimmy Buffett ... Dolan's songs ... remind listeners of ... places ..."Baton Rouge" "Paris". If you're looking for postmodern irony, you won't find it here. But simple pleasures abound so sit back and enjoy."
KYRBY RAINE, www.INK19.COM, FEB 2006
Record Label: Noah Bamboa Records
Type of Label: Indie