Aaron Copland
Christopher Parkening
Andres Segovia
Damien Rice
DMB
Pink Floyd
Nickel Creek
Herbie Hancock
Jerry Douglas
David Gilmour
Bebo Norman
U2
Victor Wooten
Tim Reynolds
John Butler Trio
Matt Nathanson
Walter Cleland
*John Mayer once wrote: "If you’re reading this (referring to his "Continuum" liner notes) with an instrument in your lap - get to work, and deep in it. We all need you" - that inspired me quite a bit also.
The grandson of a Symphony conductor, Justin was raised with a respect for music, and a love for performing that is undeniable when watching him in concert. Whether playing solo, or with his band, at the core of Justin's live show is a "certain mastery of the guitar". Portland Classic Guitar declared Justin's show to be "Stunning" and "Unforgettable!" and Entertainment World exclaimed "Here's a young man whose voice and guitar play will knock your socks off!"
At the heart of these performances is a 25 year-old who is earning the respect of audiences across the country. Having played such venues as Qwest Arena in Boise, Hotel Café in Los Angeles and Aladdin Theater and Crystal Ballroom in Portland, Justin is distinguishing himself as a musician worth watching. Logging over a hundred thousand miles flying and driving throughout the country, he has shared the stage with such notable acts as Everclear, Matt Nathanson and Tyrone Wells.
In favor of a self-diagnosed need to perform, Justin has no intention of stopping anytime soon. "I want to get to a point where I can tour eight to ten months of the year and play constantly," he says. "I love performing". Not content with waiting on anyone else to build his career for him, Justin has built his career on his own because of a dream that originated when he started playing the guitar at 15. "Music has always been in my family, it's such a part of who I am. I'd done music since I was born, but when I started playing the guitar and writing songs, the pieces fit. I knew what I had to do with my life."
Touring in support of his Thousand Mile Dream album, it's clear that Justin is doing what he's supposed to with his life. And if you were to ask him, he'd tell you he's doing it because he has to. (April 2009)
“Here’s a young man whose voice and guitar play will knock your socks off.”
Entertainment World
"He’s been playing to packed crowds around town, and now Justin’s creating a national following. And along with his notoriety, Klump’s songwriting keeps getting better."
101.9 KINK.fm (Portland, OR)
"Acoustic guitar and heart-on-sleeve lyrics will make you wish you'd never stopped keeping that personal journal."
Seattle P.I. (Seattle, WA)
“A subtle lyricist with a simple, endearing voice that delivers near perfect summertime tunes.”
Willamette Week (Portland, OR)
“With his classical guitar background and simple and personal lyrics, Klump pens nice pop numbers that are catchy and deep. Klump's sound is familiar but at the same time, it's got a noticable distinction from the rest of the stuff you usually hear in the pop world.” Music Emissions
“Klump looks into people’s hearts and souls, and he manages to put some of the most conflicting feelings into words.”
IndieMusic.com
"Every now and then, you sit in on an act that makes you think to yourself, "This kid's going somewhere."(Full Article Here)
The Mast (Tacoma, WA)
“Six years is all that it’s taken for solo artist Justin Klump to master the acoustic guitar.”
The Daily Evergreen (Pullman, WA)
"23 year-old singer-songwriter Justin Klump made some very wise investment choices as a very young man...obviously earning some artistic capital in the process. Like John Mayer, Hootie & the Blowfish and Dashboard Confessional, there's an intellectual maturity to his brand of radio-ready pop."
Minor 7th Acoustic Guitar Magazine
Justin, sorry I couldn't make it to the mississippi studio show. I was in Seattle for a dance comp and didn't get back in time. BUT I FOR SURE want to attend the May 9th show... just emailed you to reserve a couple tix. Can't wait, c you then
Justin! So I was at Keegans show@ candlelight and met Josh(Redwood son)random, said Id check out the april 26h show and saw you are playing a show too. Stoked, now I have to go! hope theres still tix! I am such a good live music junkie!lol. Portland music scene is where its at!=)
The shows gonna be great!! Can't wait to have you guys out/ People can by tickets to see you play this friday at www.sevenatseven.org When they buy online they are entered into a drawing for a free giveaway!!
Hey Justin, so, i dont know if you remember me, but i met you at the concert you played with Tyrone Wells at the Aladin Theatre. i really really like youre new stuff. just wanted to say..amazing work! love slowly changing!
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Hey I am so happy to see you have new music up (; I hope your holidays are going well. we hope you come play for us again. jordan and i are still big fans (: always, michelle
yeah! i had an awesome thanksgiving, actually. :) ate a lot of good food, hung out with family.. you know the drill. how about yourself? do anything special?
