I've been playing forever. The new music reflects all influences. Punk, rock and roll, ska, country and pop.  Exile On London Calling. 

"Since his time in '80s punk faves Stark Naked and The Fleshtones, Eugene Ripper has transformed himself into a top-notch alt-folk singer/songwriter. His Fast Folk Underground series has had residencies in NYC, Halifax and Vancouver. His rollicking, garage-rock influenced sound is altered significantly on this thoughtful and poetically intense fifth album, one emerging from a period of personal loss. Such notable players/singers as Dean Drouillard (who produced), Bryden Baird and Julie Fader ensure that this Quiet Light burns bright. Lovely stuff. Ripper has a May 24 show at Toronto's The Dakota, followed by dates across the country. " New Canadian Music


" The album is less of the barn-burnin', foot-stompin' Ripper fans have become accustomed to, unleashing a more subdued sense of captivating musical power, one that unfurls itself through lyrics saturated in love and loss."  VueWeekly Edmonton


"Toronto's underexposed gem Eugene Ripper has been honing his unique brand of fast-folk with a punk rock ethos since the early '90s. Don't miss a chance to be transported to his noir universe." 
Pop Montreal 


"One of Canada's most respected 
yet underexposed songwriters." 
Toronto Star 


"Few can turn a couple of chords into something majestic,
Ripper has the gift." Ottawa Citizen 


"Volleying between punk, folk and rock Ripper jumps all over each style, stealing from one and reshaping another until he comes up with a unique sound and vibe all his own." Now Magazine 


"Ripper puts spikes back in folk music." 
Vancouver Sun

One of Canada's longest-running punk/folk artists delivers another strong album. Highlights include the understated ska tinged opening tune In the Quiet Light, which has a lovely trumpet hook by Bryden Baird and some tasty surf guitar from Dean Drouillard. Soon I Will Be Dreaming is a delish slice of druggy strumming that would've been at home on an early Pink Floyd album. Vancouver Province

Members:  Roey Shemesh-  Vocals/Guitar,  Howard Goldbach-  Keys,  Jeff Butterfield-  Drums


Recorded in my apt using a zoom digital recorder and mixcraft.   
Original songs by Barb McIvor © shadow songs music.  
Cover songs © to artist indicated.

Singer/songwriter based in Toronto, Canada. New acoustic album (2022) called The Impossible Dream coming soon! Blair used to be in a band called The Jitters, who had hit records in Canada. Co-wrote the words to the original "Beyblade."

black shadows is following