Ted Russell Kamp back with new CD
Kamp's music is roots, country-rock and soul. The music is a follow-up to "Divisadero" (2007). On the new CD, Kamp wrote or co-wrote all 11 songs. Helping out were guitarists Tony Gilkyson and Kenny Vaughan, drummer Don Heffington, Marvin Etzioni on mandolin, Eric Heywood on pedal steel, Waylon Jennings/Highwaymen pedal steel player Robby Turner, and Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash front-man Mark Stuart. Kamp plays guitar, mandolin, bass, keyboards, lap steel, accordion, trombone and trumpet.
Kamp will tour this winter to support the CD. Tour dates are:
Jan. 31 Los Angeles, CA Ranch Party @ 3rd & Fairfax
Feb. 15 Los Angeles, CA Grand Ole Echo
Feb. 17 New Braunfels, TX KNBT/Roots & Branches
Feb. 19 Austin, T Continental Club (with Band of Heathens)
Feb. 20 Fredericksburg, TX Auslander
Feb. 21 New Braunfels, TX Gruene Hall
Feb. 21 Luckenbach, TX Luckenbach Texas
Feb. 22 Bandera, TX Bandera Saloon
March 5 Black Mtn., NC The Town Pump
March 6 Charlotte, NC Puckett's Farm Equip.
March 7 Smithfield, NC Heidi's Two-Wheel Cafe
CD reviews for Ted Russell Kamp
On singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist's Ted Russell Kamp's (TRK) 14th full-length album, he pens an homage to his adopted state and to a huge cadre of musicians that he invites into his circle for "California Son." The album does contain more co-writing than Kamp has done in the past. Most of this was crafted in his home studio, The Den. TRK's steady gig is the bassist in Shooter Jennings' band, so it makes sense that he collaborates with those bandmates. ...
Ted Russell Kamp is one of the hardest working singer/songwriter/musicians around. While keeping busy with his steady gig as bass player for Shooter Jennings, he also found time to contribute bass to Tanya Tucker"s 2020 Grammy winning "While I"m Living." With "Down in the Den," Kamp delivers his 12th solo album. Jennings is on hand to duet with Kamp on the opening country rocker "Home Sweet Hollywood" in which the pair trade verses on life in the show biz ...
Ted Russell Kamp is an impressive multi-taker. Consider the fact that he has a dozen solo albums while also maintaining a dual career as bassist for Shooter Jennings' band, That said, he boasts a consistent sound regardless of whatever banner he happens to be operating under - a rich and rugged alt.-country delivery that he plies with dedicated determination.
"Walkin' Shoes" expresses that attitude with his usual flair and finesse. The sass and spunk that ricochet through ...
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