“Deadpan delivery, charming looks, and an alluring charisma rarely found in roots music - staying true to the music from a unique perspective. Imagine the writing prowess of Hiatt, Thompson, Prine, Newman and Zevon paired with the musical veracity of Albert King, Elmore James and Chuck Berryâ€
It’s Peter Karp’s honesty that defines this fresh face on a very old scene. His wit and character are brought to life with whiskey-worn vocals and stunning live performances. As an accomplished guitarist and piano player who is equally comfortable on harmonica, drums or mandolin he’s a player’s player but it’s Karp’s knack for penning songs that truly defines this prolific artist and places him in an elite class. Raised between the rural trailer parks of Southern Alabama and the swamps of North Jersey this Yankee/Rebel mutt is a master songsmith with an art for spinning true-to-life emotions, humor, and candor into tunes that hit their intended mark…..spot on!
WITTY REVIEW OF "SHADOWS AND CRACKS"
BY MUSIC JOURNALIST BILL LOCEY
"RUBBER BANDS AND WIRE" Live at The Turning Point 1/26/07
Shot by Deb Sherr
Singer-songwriter and guitarist Peter Karp is a breath of fresh air in the world of folk and blues - Oh Boy Records John Prine's label
By bucking the trend and taking his lyrics as seriously as his music, Karp has carved a niche for himself as one of the contemporary Americana folk artists to keep a watch on.
Karp's a great writer and performer whose songs are driven by verbal word play and insights into the human experiencelike James Taylor and Bob Dylan, Karp embodies Americana music -USA TODAY
For Karp, whose songs are poignant, funny, irreverent, romantic and true to life, lyrics are where it begins and ends. Blues Revue magazine concurs, comparing him to John Prine and Jackson Browne with a healthy dose of blues too and The Asbury Park Press called Karp "...The future of Blues / Roots music..."
Background
Born to a writer/creative director mother and a father who, as a downed WW II bomber pilot, spent 18 months in a Nazi prison camp and later trained helicopter pilots on an Alabama Air Force base, Karp knew two distinctly contrasting worlds. In addition to being blessed with the creative traits from the maternal side and the strategic mind of a seasoned military man, Karp had help keeping his life together during a challenging youth by his Godmother, a strong African-American woman who lived with his family and served as a surrogate mother to Karp. Through this a-typical parental dynamic Peter learned the dynamics of respect and compassion and a strong grasp on the devices that make the world go ‘round.
Life’s simple complexities provide the roadmap from which Karp finds his musical direction. Through his songs we can relate, laugh at his cynicism and feel his pains yet through the ride he shows little hesitation in taking light-hearted swipes at the speed bumps, traffic lights, and side streets we all have encountered. Rarely will you ever find it so easy to connect. Here’s your chance...
Shadows and Cracks – The new highly anticipated follow up to his poignant Turning Point CD of 2003. Shadows and Cracks is tentatively scheduled for an April 24th, 2007 release on the Chicago based American Roots label Blind Pig.
Label:
Blind Pig Records
Chicago, Ill
San Francisco Calif
Administration:
Nancy Lewis Pegel Brilliant Productions
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