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Chris Kasper
Indie / Folk / Alternative

"Chasing Another Sundown" Available Now!



PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
United States

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Member Since4/26/2005
Band Websitechriskasper.com
Band MembersChris Kasper
Jeff Hiatt
Ivan Funk
Ross Belleniot
Influenceslewis and clark, the medici, the buddha, louis armstrong, the grateful dead, the misfits

"If I ventured in the slipstream
Between the viaducts of your dream
Where mobile steel rims crack
And the ditch in the back roads stop

Could you find me?
Would you kiss-a my eyes?
To lay me down in silence easy
To be born again"






Sounds Likebooking:
ckasper1@gmail.com
Record LabelB.O.S. records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 12 2009 2:30P
Black Potatoe Fest w/ Peter Mulvey, Willy Porter, Ellis Paul Clinton, New Jersey
Jul 14 2009 9:00P
House on High @ The Fire w/ Little Rolling Thunder Philadelphia, PA
Jul 18 2009 8:00P
Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar w/ Hezekiah Jones Charlottesville, Virginia
Jul 19 2009 8:00P
Log Cabin w/ Jonathan Vassar and Hezekiah Jones Richmond, Virginia
Jul 20 2009 8:00P
The Pour House Music Hall w/ Hezekiah Jones Raleigh, North Carolina
Jul 21 2009 8:00P
The Juggling Gypsy Cafe w/ Hezekiah Jones Wilmington, North Carolina
Jul 23 2009 8:00P
Palmetto Acoustic Series @ Muddy Waters Charleston, South Carolina
Jul 24 2009 8:00P
The Evening Muse w/ Hezekiah Jones Charlotte, North Carolina
Jul 26 2009 7:00P
Flying Monkey Arts Center w/ Broken At the Gates, Hezekiah Jones Huntsville, Alabama
Jul 27 2009 8:00P
The Acoustic Coffeehouse w/ Hezekiah Jones, Spirit and Dust Johnson City, Tennessee
Jul 28 2009 8:00P
Live on 88.1 KDHX St. Louis, Missouri
Jul 28 2009 10:00P
CBGB w/Hezekiah Jones St. Louis, Missouri
Jul 30 2009 8:00P
The Outpost w/ Dorothy Scott Sherwood, Wisconsin
Jul 31 2009 8:00P
Elbow Room w/ Chris Bathgate, Hezekiah Jones and This Is Deer Country Ypsilanti, Michigan
Aug 2 2009 8:00P
World Cafe Live - downstairs w/Hezekiah Jones, The Spinning Leaves + many more Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Aug 7 2009 8:00P
Rockwood Music Hall New York, New York
Aug 15 2009 2:00P
Philadelphia Folk Festival! Schwenksville, Pennsylvania
Aug 22 2009 9:00P
Johnny Brendas Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Aug 28 2009 10:00P
The Blinkin Lincoln Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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   About Chris Kasper
Chasing Another Sundown - 2009
"Chasing Another Sundown" is Kasper's first fully produced studio recording, expanding on the "signature dreamy acoustic sound" (PLAY Magazine) heard on "FlyingBoy", while featuring the artist's gift for haunting phrases and refrains. "It's ambient and water-like in that it surrounds you," Kasper says. "It's got a real country vibe as well as a real folk vibe, but with more modern elements than you expect."





FlyingBoy - 2006
"FlyingBoy", released in 2006, earned more fans and gushing reviews, mixing "warm, graceful melodies" (The Intelligencer) with an energy rarely achieved in an acoustic setting. "Not everyone can take an acoustic guitar and make it groove like a full band," one reviewer observed, but Kasper "delivers astounding results" (Performing Songwriter).



The Lowlands - Bark & Twine - 2007
Kasper further expanded his audience with his folks-bluegrass band The Lowlands, whose full-length "Bark & Twine" made a sensational debut at the 2007 Philadelphia Folk Festival, further establishing Kasper as a songwriter of rare depth and intensity.


Seeds and Song, Rooted in Rhythm
May 12, 2009

“Definitely the tomato,” replies Chris Kasper, Philadelphia-based singer songwriter and travelling muse-master, in response to the prompt, “What is your power vegetable?” Not only for its striking semblance to the dirigibles that knock about in Kasper’s brimming treasure box of tropes and whimsy that weave their way into his symbolically rich songscapes, but for its interchangeability and fluid identity, traits that mark Kasper’s musical style, … “It can be a fruit—or a vegetable.”

It is this never the same river twice mentality that we love about Kasper’s work, and one of the many things that keeps us coming back to it time and again, always pleased to find something new and never ordinary. Often evoking an uncanny familiarity, Kasper’s unobtrusive falsetto, carried along by lilting rhythms and soothing bass presence, marry well to create an effect of elusive nostalgia that tugs at you, and keeps you listening, yet is never familiar enough to become trite.

Recently, we were lucky enough to capture what we could of the talented Kasper with a shutter and a flash—Kennett Flash that is–Kennett Square’s brand new, and already critically acclaimed, intimate, live music venue. Kasper’s performance featured songs from his soon to be released album “Chasing Another Sundown,” which will be making its debut on Sunday, May 17th at World Café Live. If you are like us, and this day feels too far away, don’t dismay! Kasper will be playing at our near and dear Kennett Square Farmers’ Market Season Opening, this Friday, May 15th, at 3:00 PM, along with more of our musical favorites, Cowmuddy, and Griz.

Conveying tangible excitement for the release of his new album, Kasper was especially elated about his collaboration with Shanghai-based artist Nini Sum. Kasper discovered Nini Sum on Flickr, while searching for images by plugging in phrases that imparted the persona of his new album…

In addition to the cover art, Kasper and Sum embarked on creating an elaborate visual component to the new album. Sum’s artwork is strikingly similar to Kasper’s music. It is playful and rich in a symbolism that saves its charmingly naïve ingenuity from disappearing into the ethers of inconsequentiality. We are just as excited to hear the new sounds of “Sundown,” as we are to see the Sum/Kasper collaborative album art love child.

Returning to the realm of food and the aforementioned tomato (let’s not forget our homegrown origins), it is not a far stretch to liken Kasper’s songwriting process to the organic journey of a seed to its final swansong of flower and fruit. For Kasper, the song that sticks, the one that gets plucked from the vine, is that which has something different to offer, a bit out of the ordinary. In this way, Kasper is able to continue his progression of songmaking, maintaining a steady evolution of sound that is never the same, yet always consistently true.
by Abby at the Kennett Square Farmers Market
Source: www.ksqfarmersmarket.wordpress.com
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Chris Kasper's Friends Comments
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Kat-tunes2ya





Jun 13 2009 3:49 AM

I sure could use a
Chris Kasper-Fix!
Been awhile, miss you and
hope to cya soon,
Kat
The Whiskey Dicks





Jun 10 2009 7:03 PM

Flappy Johnson forever!!!!!
Classic FM





May 31 2009 6:32 PM

Hi Chris!

Thx for the disc! Played "The Treehouse" today. Gonna try and make WCL June 5th. I hope you can come on my show. Talk soon!

Cheers! --Gene
The Telluric Currents





May 27 2009 7:35 PM

wow, knocked out, your new album is quite a masterpiece. super cool version of one false move- blueberry wine, sui generis.
The Quixote Project





May 22 2009 12:17 AM

Yo Chris... Great seeing and hanging out with you @ Camp Jam. Hope the CD release went well. See you on the road.

Keep it moving....
Jessica Minahan





May 21 2009 12:59 AM

i really like your "loosely pray" song...:-)
Redline





May 19 2009 4:35 PM

Great music! Thanks for your friendship, and welcome aboard the Redline ship. Looking forward to sharing the journey ahead with you. Take Care, and thanks again.
Peace,

Captain Redline


dana alexandra.





Apr 30 2009 9:40 PM

i wanna come out tonight!!! is there a cover friend?
susie





Apr 24 2009 8:30 AM

see you at the fire!
Los Vicios Perdidos





Apr 17 2009 2:27 PM

Saludos, gracias por aceptar la invitación. Abrazos de Chile
Mike Korbar





Apr 9 2009 5:47 PM

yeah Kasper , how did the show with Zack Deputy go ?
Lilly Martin





Apr 8 2009 7:32 AM

your music is outstanding! thanks for being out there and making yourself heard! "gone the summer" stands out for me....especially today-but i will be back for more!
cheers
lilly martin
Amy♥





Apr 7 2009 7:13 PM

Chris! the treehouse song is by far my fav!! look forward to hearing more soon!!
Love Your cousin!
Amy!
Thursday Night All Stars





Mar 30 2009 3:00 PM

Great Voice dude.
ZIKA





Mar 20 2009 3:42 PM

Thank you Chris,<br />very good songs!<br />All the best<br />ZIKA
Mo' Music/MM Productions





Mar 19 2009 9:14 PM

Whoo-hoo!!
Joel Lucas





Feb 27 2009 8:38 PM

Hi Chris!

I like your voice... so gentle! Great sensitivity in your voice too!

What do you think of my songs?

All the best!

joel
CD OUT SOON!
Classic FM





Feb 25 2009 8:38 PM

Hey Chris!

How's that new disc coming? I'd like to have you back here again to help with that. Only if you'll play "Fireworks!" lol! (My fave) Feel free to bring your band. Can we chat about that?

Cheers! --Gene
Philip D'Agostino





Feb 25 2009 2:50 AM

Thanks alot, man. Glad you dig it.

Wissahickon Chicken Shack is playing Camp Jam in the Pines the same day! Word.
Laura Llorens





Jan 23 2009 10:46 AM

Hi Chris,

Just wanted to say it's a pleasure to be amongst your friends!
If you ever come to Paris, let's hook up!

Peace out,
Laura
Junior League Band





Jan 21 2009 4:54 PM

DC lady banjo indie rock coming to Philly- Dawson St. Pub Thursday night Come on out! cheers, Junior League Band
Billy Brock





Jan 22 2009 1:18 AM

Your set smoked last Saturday night at the Blinkin'!!!
maureen





Jan 19 2009 4:01 AM

I'm in need of some bad company, some whiskey in my hair. I'm waiting my turn for a spicy lime to float my gamblin' soul to the glory, crazy glory!! I'm in dire need of a good ol' Kasper-slammin' 5 @ the Dawson. ~Mo
dana alexandra.





Jan 12 2009 3:57 PM

awww hiiii chris kasper.
the spinning leaves





Jan 11 2009 6:29 PM

cant wait to get your cd mailed to me in california!
chris-- youre the most fantastic,
love you much,
b
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