Kris Orlowski

Bio:

You may not know Kris Orlowski — yet — but that’s ok. Sometimes things take time to grow, and he’s already turning some influential heads.

You see, Orlowski has an uncanny knack for ending up in the right place at the right time — not to mention an uncanny flair for crafting emotionally rich songs that will have you tapping your toes even as your heartstrings are being tugged. He recently wowed a marquee-level peer over a campfire. It’s easy to see why — unless you’ve had your heart surgically removed, these are songs that will move you.

Conjuring the spirit of Everyman may not be glamorous, but it’s also not easy. Orlowski writes from a real, unguarded place and that accessibility is tangible. There are no walls here — only a palpable honesty and really, really good songwriting.

Ever had your heart broken? Ever felt like love was the only sensible means of escape? Ever felt paralyzed in the wake of wild emotions? Then you’ll relate to “Happiness Is Waiting.”

The Sufi poet Hafiz has this to say:

Greatness
Is always built upon this foundation:
The ability
To appear, speak and act
As the most
Common
Man


Orlowski and his bandmates get that. “Happiness Is Waiting” is a testament to our shared emotion and confusion. It’s also a damn fine album, filled with radio-friendly tunes and bare, unrestrained insight and emotion.

Orlowski’s songs are strong enough to have resonance in the most stripped down of settings, but drummer Tim Rummerfield and bassist Matt Deason provide a colorful backdrop for Orlowski’s songwriting to truly blossom in arrangement and depth.

So curl up and settle in. Pour yourself a cup of tea or a big glass of vino. Let this record soak into your subconscious. As Orlowksi so eloquently puts it,” When hope is in your heart, then you’ll be great.”

Sometimes greatness is subtle. As Orlowski seems to intuitively grasp, sometimes it reveals itself most brilliantly through its simplicity.

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"Wearing his Beatle and Shin influences on his sleeve, Orlowski reminded me a lot of solo Paul Westerberg." -What's Up Magazine

"One of the Northwest’s more talented singer songwriters...this Orlowski fellow knows how to pen a catchy number." -Weekly Volcano

“The Kris Orlowski Band is a satisfying listen on many levels, and is among the top Northwest talents.” – Melophobe.com, Concert Review Site

“With the raspy voice of the lead singer, a pop folk beat and even the melody of a toy kazoo, the Kris Orlowski band” – Skagit Valley Herald

“With some jazz, some folk and a twist of reggae rhythm added to the mix, Orlowski does successfully harness an eclectic mish-mash of style” – Sound Magazine

“Kris Orlowski mixes a blend of acoustic rock intertwined with a sonic mix of catchy riffs, memorable melodies and heartfelt lyrics. His live show comes across with an earnest sense of honesty, passion and emotion which translates into a sincere, authentic live set for show-goers.” - Jeff Talbot, WWU Program Coordinator, Concert Series

Booking: Booking @ krisorlowski.com
Fans: The Band @ krisorlowski.com
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Member Since:

March 21, 2005

Members:

Kris Orlowski - Guitar + Vox
Matt Deason - Bass
Tim Rummerfield - Drums

Influences:

Black Motorcycle Club, Beatles, Band of Horses, Maps, Shins, Muse, Beirut, Nick Drake, Radiohead, Fleet Foxes and so many more...

Sounds Like:

Beatles, Shins, Elliot Smith, Simon & Garfunkel.