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.
In the last year alone, Justin Klump has logged well over one hundred thousand miles touring the country in support of his most recent album, Thousand Mile Dream. With passionate vocals, virtuoso guitar playing and a candid humor on and off the stage, the 26 year-old Portland based Singer/Songwriter is stealing the hearts of audiences across the nation. Headlining theaters, clubs and colleges from coast to coast, and sharing the stage with notable acts such as Everclear, Matt Nathanson and Tyrone Wells, Justin is distinguishing himself as an artist on the rise.
The grandson of a Symphony conductor, Justin was raised with a love of music that is undeniably evident when watching him in concert. Whether playing solo, or with his band, the core of Justin's live show remains his "mastery of the guitar". Portland Classic Guitar declared Justin’s performances both "Stunning" and "Unforgettable!" while Entertainment World stated his musicianship and vocals "will knock your socks off!" His talent and respect for his craft are continually setting him apart in a Singer/Songwriter saturated industry. Justin has been tirelessly hitting the road for the last few years creating a buzz throughout the country. 101.9 KINK.fm noted, “He’s been playing to packed crowds around town, and now Justin’s creating a national following”.
In his home market, Justin’s songs have been voted onto 101.9 KINK.fm’s Plug In Portland compilation album for the past two years. This summer, with over 5,000 votes, Justin was selected to co-headline the Oregon Zoo 2009 Local Music Showcase. Drawing an impressive crowd of 2,300, Justin and his band delivered an inspiring and powerful performance at one of the Northwest’s premiere Summer Concert Series (B-52’s, Jewel, Amos Lee). In July, he was invited onto AM Northwest (ABC), a popular morning television program, to perform his song “Slowly Changing”.
Justin’s Thousand Mile Dream delivers acoustic folk-pop tendencies interlaced with intricate guitar play, and emotional vocals on each of the 11 tracks. Opening with the anthemic “Someday Soon”, moving through the infectious “A Song for You” and closing with the poignant “Madeline”, the album is filled with honest lyrics, refined songwriting and solid production. Willamette Week penned Justin “a subtle lyricist with a simple, endearing voice that delivers near perfect summertime tunes”, and Seattle P.I. wrote "acoustic guitar and heart-on-sleeve lyrics will make you wish you'd never stopped keeping that personal journal”. With a true passion and dedication to his craft, Justin is paving his way as a must-see artist to watch for years to come.
[November 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
Hey, I caught your show last night at NPCC, and I wanted to say that I really enjoyed it. I wrote a review which I will be publishing online in the next couple of days. I'll let you know so you can link it.
hey dude ur awesome i really like ur songs. my name is also justin klump and i also make my own songs, which i have on my myspace lol. anyways keep on rockin
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
