Katie Knipp

RECORDED BY SPENCER BREWER
MIXED BY MARK NEEDHAM
THANKS GUYS.
The word around venues is that Katie Knipp is the most dynamic presence currently hitting the stage in Northern California. While her talent is undisputed, it is her charm with which she engages the audience that brings her fans back time and time again. Katie’s passion for her work combined with her accessible, earthy spirit separates her from the ordinary. “I have had one of the best experiences this last year recording my live record and DVD,” says Katie. “My passion has grown so much more for writing and performing – I feel it’s my home now more than ever.”
...“Katie Knipp is another chick with a guitar strapped to her wailing into a microphone, except she is really, really good. Quite a range on her pipes.”– Gene Mahoney, San Francisco Herald.
Soulful, original rock describes Katie Knipp’s style both musically and personally. When Katie is not writing from her own life experiences, she gets her inspiration from movies. “Take Her Down” off her second studio album, is a song she wrote after seeing Charlize Theron’s electrifying performance in “Monster.” “I like to get completely immersed in a character that is different from myself,” says Katie, “Writing from this space opens up a lot more doors than just focusing on my own life.” These songs augment her catalogue of original songs focusing on her unusual and sometimes deeply painful life stories. Katie’s honest lyrics rock the listener and then she shatters them with her voice.
….“Aside from her God-given talent, Katie is separated from the rest with her distinctive sound and insatiable passion to succeed" -- Philip Towle, Performance Coach for Metallica
Katie Knipp unflinchingly maintains the goal of being a viable force in the music world. Her success is largely based upon her willingness to take risks, diversify her format and to learn from collaborating with others. Katie performs solo gigs as well as duos, often plays in several band formats, and has opened for such acts as the Doobie Brothers and Tommy Castro. “Her singing stands more on it’s own than most of what she’s done since her first album, “Violent in Here” says manager Dana Curley. Katie’s hard work has paid off in that she has grown into a mature artist, focusing on the organic, free elements that reach people the most.
..."Hot damn! It was Dylan in a dress!” -- Taz (Charlie Daniels Band), after seeing the performance of “Quiet Hell” off her lastest DVD.
Katie Knipp is a professional singer. She graduated from Cal State Hayward, with a bachelor’s degree in vocal music. She has been singing since before she could talk and also plays guitar and piano, live and on her albums. Her musical influences include Tori Amos, Jeff Buckley, Ani diFranco, Jim Morrison and Bonnie Raitt, however Katie’s vocal style is distinctly her own: powerful and passionate.
“…She's one of the most dynamic singers and band leaders in the country right now.”- Ukiah Daily Journal.
Accolades have poured in for Katie’s talent, including the North Bay Bohemian who named the Katie Knipp Band “Best Band in Marin County” in both 2005 and 2006. More accolades from others include the following:
“…if you’ve never seen Katie Knipp perform, you’re in for a real treat. One of my favorite bands." – Chris Lommori, Lommori Productions.
“…one of the most dynamic and exciting live performers with great hooks and a tight band."-- Jeff Irving, Talent Buyer, 19 Broadway Nightclub.
…“Keep a lookout for her. Katie Knipp. She's got a voice that'll knock your head off. With love.” - Going Out.
…“Katie's dynamite on both piano and guitar.”- Matt Kramer, Pacific Sun Magazine.
Her fans swoon at the mention of her name, critics love her, radio stations are spinning her music and clubs like 19 Broadway, Mystic Theatre, Sweetwater Saloon, Last Day Saloon, bid for her attentions. She is naturally ebullient, turning incandescent on stage, urging her audience on to greater heights. Katie Knipp is a woman who loves to make music and it shows.
www.katieknipp.com