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Galen Kipar Project

Rank #23 Asheville, NC Folk / Americana / Jazz / Blues/

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Members: Jeremy Young-Drums, Ben Portwood-bass, vocals. Lyndsay Pruett-violin, vocals. Galen Kipar-Vox/ Guitars/ Harmonica, Frequent Guests: Aaron Ballance-...

Sounds Like: Galen Kipar Project, Andrew Bird, Sufjan Stevens, Railroad Earth, Beirut

Bio: Effortlessly crafting a fusion of folk, classical, jazz, and blues, the Galen Kipar Project has been hailed as “complex yet accessible” and “cohesive and poignant” with “experimental folk masterpieces.” Based in Asheville, GKP recently released their fourth album in five years The Scenic Route. “... See Full Bio

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"The Scenic Route is luminous and warm; Kipar’s vocals as light and syncopated as water cascading over rocks...Each song on Routes is carefully orchestrated and worked with the tender care of a master painter at his easel. Kipar elevates this eight-song collection far beyond standard singer/songwriter fare, wringing emotion and texture from each song and adding layers of interest with rich, resonant percussion and an intricate dance of string tones. He pushes the envelope of how many sounds can be introduced without reducing the sum to a fuzzy, sonic snarl."

— Alli Marshall - Mountain Xpress, Mountain Xpress reviews 2010 album “The Scenic Route”

“The Scenic Route, the eight-song album continues the band’s fusion of folk, jazz, and classical elements, creating a sound that’s intricate and memorable, sophisticated and relaxed. “Headed on down to the waterside, going to find a place to rest my mind,” Kipar sings in “Riversong,”...”

— Michael Flynn - WNC Magazine, Sound Travels - Review of "The Scenic Route"

“In Asheville, fans call his act a “small-scale symphony.” It’s probably more like chamber folk/pop, sometimes reminiscent of Adrian Belew’s quieter moods.”

— Tad Dickens - Roanoke Times, Out and About: Galen Kipar Project

"the care and meticulousness of a gourmet chef... the melodies and arrangements defy expectations, the lyrics take surprising turns and the adventure is a delight, every step of the way" "This album is great"

— Noel Hurst, Flagpole CD Review/ Editors Weekly Picks - Athens, Ga

“Voted #16 in WNC - WNCW 88.7 Southeast Regional Top 100 of 2008”

— WNCW RADIO

““Small-scale symphony: the GKP brings big ideas into simple songs. Paper Sailer (08’) seems to be a metaphor for anything brave and fragile on that boundless sea of possibility... is remarkably effective, giving the recording a simple, almost elegant feel.”

— David Cole, Mountain Xpress 2008 - Asheville, NC

““...this brilliant young artist. Never settling for conventional melodic or lyrical choices, everything about Kipar’s music says he is most certainly a thinker. String quartet, tuba, sounds of playing children, classical guitars & church bells artfully woven through the complex, accessible-tune”

— Kim Clark, Asheville Magazine

“Galen Kipar has been busy creating music over the past few years, which is one of the qualities that has helped make him a fixture on the Asheville music scene. He’s releasing his third album, in as many years, this month with a CD release show at the Grey Eagle on Thursday.”

— Jaime Mckee, Asheville Citizen Times

“Asheville's Soomo Publishing company has purchased two of the Project's songs to use in a educational video that will reach over 260 Colleges and Universities across the US. - 2008”

— Soomo Publishing Co.

"Augusta Georgia's Canal Organization commissioned Kipar to compose a song about the historic Augusta Canal. The organization will feature two songs by Kipar and other various artists on it's Compilation CD, "Going with the Flow." The compilation will be available online and in stores in 2009.

— Augusta Canal Authority

“Voted #28 in WNC”

— WNCW 88.7 Southeast Regional Top 100 of 2006

“IMWS (Independent Music World Series) Southeast Semifinalist 2006”

— IMWS Competition

““Changes is full of interesting lyrics and melodies, very unique writing. The personality of the tunes grows on you and I really enjoy the soaring vocals...they glide over the tracks.””

— Bill Berg (Bob Dylan's "Blood on the Tracks" Album, Bill Berg plays with Galen Kipar

““A prodigal son returns, with talented backing band...Kipar has constructed an impressive musical resume and willingness to create something new to the world.” ”

— Andy Stokes, Metro Spirit - Augusta, Ga

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GKP Live 8.12.10 - "Rushing Over My Bones" into "Chasing Dragons"

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Sat
Mar 30

Isis Restaurant & Music…
Asheville, NC, US | 9:00pm
Isis Restaurant & Music Hall
Asheville, NC, US
Sat Mar 30 9:00pm
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Mar 1

UNCG The Center for Cre…
Greensboro, 27413, US | 4:00pm
UNCG The Center for Creat...
Greensboro, 27413, US
Fri Mar 01 4:00pm
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The Center for Creative Writing in the Arts Presents: Performance and Workshop by Galen Kipar and Aaron Ballance.
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Feb 25

Isis Restaurant and Mus…
Asheville, NC, US | 8:00pm
Isis Restaurant and Music ...
Asheville, NC, US
Mon Feb 25 8:00pm
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Feb 24

Tie One On A Thon. A P…
Asheville, 28801, US | 12:00pm
Tie One On A Thon. A Proj...
Asheville, 28801, US
Sun Feb 24 12:00pm
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Showtime: 12-1:30pm Duo: Joining Galen will be Aaron Ballance (Dehlia Low) on Dobro. This is a benefit the Project Healing Waters. Hosted by Southern Culture on the Fly. Fly Fishing guides and enthusiasts will be tying flies, telling fishing stories and sharing their love for clean water.
Fri
Feb 22

185 King Street
Brevard, NC, US | 8:00pm
185 King Street
Brevard, NC, US
Fri Feb 22 8:00pm
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Ben Aaron
Fantastic work, Galen and friends. Good luck on your upcoming shows. From a fellow folkie, -Ben Aaron
LOST CITY BAND
"Riversong" and "How I've Changed" what great music !!!!
2ones
I am the way. ~Jesus
Sol Roots
keep on jammin! look forward to next time! peace