Peter Karp
Nashville - Tennessee - United States
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“Peter Karp is a star. From his muscular slide guitar soloing to his observational and oh-so-true songwriting, and, most of all, that soulful expressive voice of his, dripping with innuendo. Dude’s entertaining as hell.” Goldmine Magazine
Ever the multi-tasker, Songwriter Peter Karp bounces between several instruments, handling electric resonator slide guitar, acoustic guitar — as well as harmonica and piano. The music is crackling with smart and witty lyrics. His ability to give the audience such a great time while performing is refreshing. He’s spent the past years tirelessly playing venues and festivals to a burgeoning fan base in Europe and the US. Karp continues to carve out his own unique niche, with a sound born in the swamps of New Jersey and the trailer parks of southern Alabama.
“Guys like Peter Karp, James Taylor and Bob Dylan embody Americana Blues, and us English guys are inspired by it.” - Mick Taylor, The Rolling Stones
Karp first saw national attention when guitarist Mick Taylor of the Rolling Stones recorded and toured with Karp on his third indie release. Signed to Blind Pig Records, he released several other albums, including two with Sue Foley, that worked their way to the top of the Blues and Billboard Charts. A common theme his various bands possess is Karp’s heartfelt, critically acclaimed songwriting amidst a group of masterful musicians.
“Karp is his own man, an artist who blends roots music styles into something that transcends blues, country, R&B and swamp, John Prine’s wordplay, Joe Ely’s rocking instincts, Billy Joe Shaver’s fatalistic outlook.” - J. Poet – Allmusic.com
Music Videos:
https://youtu.be/KNb8Bxicpmo “Alabama Town” at Don Odell’s TV, MA
https://youtu.be/ZAvZ6Ut2b0Q – “Cool Cool Thing” Don Odell’s TV, MA
https://youtu.be/LATIxM7ziBI - “The Arson’s Match” (w. Mick Taylor) NYC
https://youtu.be/5ITx-l3U6Mc - “Not Giving Up” (w/Mick Taylor) NYC
https://youtu.be/zaRV2RWrr00 - “Your Prettiness” at City Winery Cellar Sessions NYC
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Magnificent HeartLabel: Rose Cottage Genres: Blues Styles: Blues Rock, Blues Songs on the Album
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Blue FlameLabel: Rose Cottage Genres: Blues Styles: Blues Rock, Blues Songs on the Album
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Alabama TownLabel: Rose Cottage Genres: Blues Styles: Blues, Blues Rock Songs on the Album
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The Arson's MatchLabel: Self-Release Genres: Blues, Rock Styles: Blues Rock, Roots Rock Songs on the Album
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