Peter Karp
Band Details
About the Band
“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
Discography
Songs on the Album
| Track # | Song Title | Style | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mojo Jam | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 2 | Baby Hold Tight - | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 3 | House Full of Love | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 4 | That Smile | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 5 | The Man I Used to Be | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 6 | Faith | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 7 | Tooth and Nail | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 8 | Fate is a Train - | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 9 | This Road - | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 10 | What Has Happened Here - | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 11 | Without You | Blues Rock | Blues |
Songs on the Album
| Track # | Song Title | Style | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Fate is a Train - | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 1 | The Arson's Match (feat. Mick Taylor) [Live] | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 2 | Gee Chee Gee Chee Wawa (feat. Mick Taylor) [Live] | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 3 | Y'all Be Lookin' (feat. Mick Taylor) [Live] | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 4 | The Turning Point (feat. Mick Taylor) [Live] | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 5 | The Nietzsche Lounge (feat. Mick Taylor) [Live] | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 6 | Your Prettyness (feat. Mick Taylor) [Live] | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 7 | Rolling on a Log (feat. Mick Taylor) [Live] | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 8 | I'm Not Giving Up (feat. Mick Taylor) [Live] | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 9 | Treat Me Right (feat. Mick Taylor) [Live] | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 10 | Train O'Mine (feat. Mick Taylor) [Live] | Blues Rock | Blues |
Songs on the Album
| Track # | Song Title | Style | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | More Than I Bargained for | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 0 | Resistance | Blues | Blues |
| 0 | Fine Love | Contemporary Blues | Blues |
| 0 | You've Got a Problem | Blues | Blues |
| 0 | Beyond the Crossroads | Blues | Blues |
| 0 | We're Gonna Make It | Blues | Blues |
| 0 | At the Same Time | Blues | Blues |
| 0 | Take Your Time | Blues | Blues |
| 0 | Chance of Rain | Blues | Blues |
| 0 | Plank Spank | Blues | Blues |
| 1 | We're Gonna Make It | Blues | Blues |
| 2 | Analyzen Blues | Blues | Blues |
| 3 | Beyond the Crossroads | Blues | Blues |
| 4 | Fine Love | Contemporary Blues | Blues |
| 5 | At the Same Time | Blues | Blues |
| 6 | Take Your Time | Blues | Blues |
| 7 | More Than I Bargained for | Blues Rock | Blues |
| 8 | Blowin | Blues | Blues |
| 9 | Resistance | Blues | Blues |
| 10 | Chance of Rain | Blues | Blues |
| 11 | Plank Spank | Blues | Blues |
| 12 | You've Got a Problem | Blues | Blues |
Reviews
The Arson's Match
