“Peter Karp is a star. From his muscular slide guitar soloing to his observational and oh-so-true songwriting, and, most of all, that soulful expressive voice of his, dripping with innuendo. Dude’s entertaining as hell.” Goldmine Magazine

Accolades aside, Karp is a storyteller who also is an assertive singer, an insightful songwriter, a spellbinding performer, and a searing slide guitarist with significant keyboard skills. Ever the multi-tasker, Karp bounces between several instruments, handling electric resonator slide guitar, acoustic guitar — as well as harmonica and piano. Each track driven home with his soulful voice and original songwriting style.  On this record, having spent the past year tirelessly playing ever-larger venues and festivals to a burgeoning fan base in Europe and the US The Peter Karp Band continues to carve out his own unique niche, with a sound born in the swamps of New Jersey and the trailer parks in southern Alabama.

“Guys like Peter Karp, James Taylor and Bob Dylan embody Americana Blues, and us English guys are inspired by it.” - Mick Taylor, The Rolling Stones 

As a songwriter, Karp first saw national attention when guitarist Mick Taylor of the Rolling Stones recorded and toured with Karp on his third release. This led to being signed to Blind Pig Records where he released Shadows and Cracks, cracking the top 10 on the Billboard and Blues charts. He continued to collaborate with the best in the business, including a seven-year partnership with Canadian blues guitarist Sue Foley as the Karp-Foley Band before attending to his own band again, putting out two more solo albums in 2016 and 2017. Karp has been the recipient of many distinguished accolades throughout his career including top placement on the Blues charts with every one of his recent albums. 

Karp is a singular musician whose ability to tap timeless emotions with such musical passion stands out. He emulates the power and soul of Springsteen, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Otis Redding, putting on one of the most entertaining show you’ve seen.

2021 - Chosen one of the 75 Blues Artists You Must Hear by Rock & Blues Muse Magazine
2018 - #21 Roots Music Report Blues Chart Most Played Album of the Year
2018 - #5 Roots Music Report Blues Rock Chart Most Played Album of the Year
2017 - Living Blues Magazine Top 50 Albums of the Year                                                                                                         

2017 - #16 RMR Top Blues Rock Album of the Year - Alabama Town                                                                                                   

2016 – RMR Top 50 Blues Rock Song Chart – 7 Songs from The Arson’s Match 
2016 – RMR Top 50 Blues Album & Blues Rock Album Charts – The Arson’s Match
2016 – Nominee – Blues Blast Music Awards (Best Rock Blues Album & Best Live Blues Recording) 
2016 – Nominee – Independent Blues Awards (Best Independent Blues Live CD & Best Contemporary Blues Song – “I’m Not Giving Up”) 
2010 – #10 Billboard Blues Album – He Said She Said (Peter Karp & Sue Foley) 
2010 – #1 for 6 weeks on the National Blues and Roots Charts – He Said She Said (Peter Karp & Sue Foley) 
2010 – #1 Roots Music Report Blues Chart – He Said She Said (Peter Karp & Sue Foley) 
2010 – Nominee – Songwriter of the Year (Peter Karp & Sue Foley)                                                                                   

2005 - #5 Billboard Blues Album - Shadows and Cracks