Considered one of the finest contemporary singer/songwriters of Americana and blues/roots music working today, Peter Karp has carved out his own unique niche. Known by reputation as a forceful singer, a searing guitarist, a powerhouse pianist, a passionate performer, and an artist who writes superlative songs with an unmistakable lyrical style that reflect tales of life's journey, spawned by passion and personal experience. Blues, Folk, Americana, and rock and roll all find common ground within his musical bag, and his propensity for dynamic performances has made him a remarkably rare talent in American roots music.  

Peter Karp was born in Leonia, New Jersey, a town of culture and arts, wedged between the tough working-class river towns along the Hudson River, one mile across from NYC. Karp was introduced to live music at the early age of 7 by his mom and sister, who every weekend took him across the river to NYC to see the most popular and iconic musicians of the 1960s. The  Beatles and the other invaders from Britain, and the slick and soulful sounds of the touring Motown acts, became a weekly pilgrimage for Karp.  At 8 years old, he went to live with his dad in rural Enterprise, Alabama. It was there that he became aware of the musicians who laid the seeds for the seminal sounds of the Blues, musicians like Sun House, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Elmore James, and Howlin' Wolf. 
In the early 80s he formed his first band, They Came From Houses, which quickly became a staple of Hilly Crystal’s CBGB's, in New York’s nascent underground scene, as represented by such iconic clubs as  Folk City and the Mudd Club. He shared stages with the likes of Marshall Crenshaw, Mink Deville, the Stray Cats, John Hammond Jr., George Thorogood and David Johansen, among the many, but eventually Karp became disillusioned with the music scene and walked away from a record deal, preferring to spend his time caring for a new family instead of livingout on the road.  
While working in the film industry and doing music for films and jingles, he still kept his connections to music. He frequently sought out other songwriters and performers to perform with and seek advice to help him further his songwriting skill, gleaning thoughts from such artists as Willie Dixon, Robert Lockwood Jr., Jonnie Johnson, Sammy Cahn, Bruce Springsteen, Van Walls, Jackson Browne, Richie Havens and Ric Ocasek. He also took some time to travel, expanding his interest in African American culture and the indigenous music of the Sea Islands off the coast of Georgia and South Carolina.  
In the 90’s, after his hiatus, Karp returned to performing, writing songs that reflected his accumulated life experiences. That core commitment led to his first independent release, 1998’s Live at the Americana Roadhouse, a poorly recorded but well-received collection of original songs captured in concert. It was also the record that brought him to Taylor’s attention after hearing some of its rough recordings. Taylor subsequently flew to the States to play on Karp’s next effort, The Turning Point, and shortly thereafter the two embarked up a tour together.  
As a result Karp continued to accumulate a national following, and in 2007, he released a follow up, Shadows and Cracks, his first record for the respected blues label Blind Pig which charted in the Billboard top five and garnered critical acclaim. He Said -- She Said, which found him partnering with Canadian singer/songwriter Sue Foley, was released in 2010 and quickly made it into Billboard’s Top Five as well. The duo’s follow up, Beyond the Crossroads, came soon after and was subsequently cited by Alternate Roots Magazine as the #1 CD of the Year for 2012. In 2016, Karp released The Arson’s Match,  recorded live by Siirus Radio of his performance with Mick Taylor at New York’s Bottom Line.  

In the meantime, the accolades have kept accumulating. Blues Blast Magazine described him simply as “One of the most well-respected songwriters in America.” AllMusic.com noted, “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.”  Goldmine declared “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,” while USA Today described him as “a great writer and performer whose songs are driven by verbal word play and insights into the human experience. Like James Taylor and Bob Dylan, Karp embodies Americana music.”   
“What turns me on is absolute honesty,” Karp confesses. “You have to take it seriously to stay committed to who you are and where you’re coming from. That’s the way I connect to my audience. You can’t BS people. It’s always about honesty.”

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Nicholas’ music is a fully integrative experience, incorporating multiple genres and influences ranging everywhere from Prince to Beethoven. His powerful voice, enriching lyrics and liquid piano playing set him apart and are the reason Skope Magazine calls him “an authentic artist of this millennium.” His captivating melodies embody an unbridled passion for music, and his lyrics convey the thoughts of a truly humble, intelligent and genuine human being. When it comes to his iconic live shows, Nicholas is a one-of-a-kind and must-see act. As if channeling inspiration from an outside source, the instant he walks on stage he gives himself over to the music. Fans have even gone as far to speak of his performances as a spiritual service that they actually want to attend. His emotional approach to songwriting and performing is the very reason the thriving Twin Cities music scene affectionately nicknamed him ‘the feelin.’

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