Roots Music Report

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

The Arson's Match Label: Self-Release Genres: Rock, Blues Styles: Roots Rock, Blues Rock Songs on the Album Track # Song Title Style Genre 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

Reviews

The Arson's Match

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Album: The Arson's Match
Label: Self-Release

Posted By: Duane Verh
Feb 14, 2016