"From the opening bars of the first tune, CHIP DOLAN had me hooked. The more I listen to RIGHT NOW, the more I want to listen."
JOAN KORNBLITH, VOICE OF AMERICA
"There is something about singer/songwriter CHIP DOLAN ... Perhaps it is his voice, laid back and sunny as Jackson Browne's or any of the Eagles. Maybe it's the music, which is often driven by piano a la Billy Joel. Or his lyrics that echo the sun-baked storytelling of Jimmy Buffett, especially "BATON ROUGE." ... it's simply melodic pop/rock, tastefully played and sung.
The pretty, acoustic "COUNT THE STARS" could've been released ... during the original heyday of the male singer/songwriter. When it hits the chorus, it's like you've entered a time machine, taking you back to the days when people actually harmonized in their songs.
"PARIS", which should be played alongside P.M.'s "Moonlight Over Paris," and "NEVER LEAVE ALONE" are two of the finest piano pieces here, grabbing the listener with subtle hooks.
On "RUMBULYAE", Dolan dives into traditional Irish music, and it's so pleasing to the ears that it leaves you longing for more in the same direction.
RATED 8 STARS OUT OF 10"
ADAM HARRINGTON, www.WHISPERINANDHOLLERIN.COM
"With 12 originals and a cover of Guy Clark's Baton Rouge, one can hear traces of The Grateful Dead, The Band, The Meters, and The Pogues side by side on an album that transcends the usual limitations of a sideman project. And, of course, it sounds great. Rated 4 stars."
JOHN CONQUEST, THIRD COAST MAGAZINE
"Singer/songwriter Chip Dolan is of a different stripe than contemporary male solo artists ... There is a tropical rock flavor ... that is reminiscent of Jimmy Buffett ... Dolan's songs ... remind listeners of ... places ..."Baton Rouge" "Paris". If you're looking for postmodern irony, you won't find it here. But simple pleasures abound so sit back and enjoy."
KYRBY RAINE, www.INK19.COM, FEB 2006
For more than 20 years Chip has been one of Austin's most sought after and most versatile musicians. He's had a hand in recording and performing some great music made by some of Texas' finest artists. His musical ability has taken him across America and across the Atlantic, from Austin to Amsterdam ... from South by Southwest to Sweden ... from the White House to Wolf Trap... from Gruene Hall to Hyde Park.
Now Chip Dolan is following his musical dreams down a new road. After years of helping make legendary music with Bruce Robison, Charlie Robison, Kelly Willis, The Mavericks, Tish Hinojosa, Greg Trooper, Eliza Gilkyson, Jimmy Lafave, Sara Hickman, Slaid Cleaves, and many more, Chip is making his own music, his own way.
"Right Now" is the first album from an artist who's earned respect, admiration and praise from some of the major names in Texas music. His talent and versatility on piano, keyboards and accordion have kept Chip in high demand, providing great back-up for major artists in concerts, clubs, music festivals and recording studios in Austin and far beyond.
Now Chip moves out front with his own record, his own music, his own style.
Chip! Come to my show! Tues. Oct. 14th 8pm-10pm Botticelli's Just a few doors up from the Continental on South Congress. I'll be accompanied by Nathan Singleton on resonator guitar. Oh yes, I've also included this fun little widget for you to play with. Have fun. ~Stefanie
Hey Chip! Things good? Hope so! I'm playing with my Trio. Tues.,Sept.9th @ 8pm @ Botticelli's 1321 S. Congress (just a couple doors up from the Continental). Hope you can make it!
You know the difference between an accordion an a onion? no one cries when you chop up an accordion... Join us on The Duck Deck with the Front Porch Society on any Friday !
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