Karin Wright

Artist Information

Biography

Karin Wright’s debut-album “Full House” (2004) was a genuine tribute to country music. With the simple and pure arrangement, and her distinctive voice, it takes us back to the 60s and the likes of Patsy Cline. Together with producer Geir Sundstoel, she made a record which has gathered much critical acclaim. She is certainly not a well-kept secret anymore!


Now, album number two is ready for a much broader audience. With the record, “Hunting a Dream”, Karin is still loyal to her style but the record now contains a rougher edge, and there is more variety. With her on this journey is top musician Espen Joergensen, together with a group of very skilled musicians.

Instrumentation

Martin Caspersen:Guitar/piano. Per Madsen:Drums. Egil Stemkens:Bass. Espen Joergensen:Guitar. Sveinung Lilleheier : Pedal Steel. Karin Wright:Lead Vocals

Discography

"Full House" 2004.
"Hunting A Dream" 2009.

Audio

• No Mercy
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• Indian Warrior
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• Some Believe
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Press

• Characteristic voice [+ Show ]
  

  "The black and white album cover awakes assosiations to Gillian Welch and Iris DeMent, and Karin Wri..."The black and white album cover awakes assosiations to Gillian Welch and Iris DeMent, and Karin Wright's musical expression is as down to earth as it is with these two American Ladies. Full House is built on a minimalistic approach to country music, her "The black and white album cover awakes assosiations to Gillian Welch and Iris DeMent, and Karin Wright's musical expression is as down to earth as it is with these two American Ladies. Full House is built on a minimalistic approach to country music, her characteristic voice is lifted by accoustic instruments. The material on this album is a mix of Karin's lyrics and tunes by Jan Dahlen and great covers like 'Heartache tonight' by The Eagles and Tanya Tucker." (Dagbladet)*
  
  
  
  

• Karin Wright is no poseur [+ Show ]
  

  "Karin Wright is no poseur. She is convincing. Her sound is simplistic and down to earth. Most of al..."Karin Wright is no poseur. She is convincing. Her sound is simplistic and down to earth. Most of all, she is serious about her music." (Aftenposten)*

• Here comes a real Country Lady! [+ Show ]
  

  "There are several other female 'country artists' in Norway. What they have in common is that they d..."There are several other female 'country artists' in Norway. What they have in common is that they don't give us real country music, it sounds more like pale pop. But here comes a real Country Lady! She approaches the genre with honesty and soul. Her voice on top, along with the accoustic sound. She has a vulnerable and caracteristic voice that reminds of Toni Price. The lady from Austin that every week all through the year plays at the legendary Continental Club. Karin Wright also has this bluesy voice. This album has good songs, many are written in collaboration with Jan Dahlen, and she does an awesome version of The Eagles Heartache tonight. Yes this is impressive, finally a good Norwegian country-folk album. I pray to every truckdriver in Norway : Put on Karin Wright!"
  (Tromsoeby.no)*
  
  

• Honorable country debut [+ Show ]
  

  "Honorable country debut. Her debut album as a solo artist is true to the genre, country music. Gei..."Honorable country debut. Her debut album as a solo artist is true to the genre, country music. Geir Sundstoel has put his mark on this recording, a wizzard on strings, plays the mandolin, eletric guitar, lap steel and pedal steel. He has also produced the album. Karin Wright and Jan Dahlen has written five songs together, they know the name of the game, the songs are varied and captivating. She is about to become one of the leading ladies in Norwegian country scene." (Fredrikstad Blad)*
  

• Delightful album. [+ Show ]
  

  Stuart Cameron, Radio Borders UK Fave tracks: 1,4,5,8, A delightful album which has been years in ...Stuart Cameron, Radio Borders UK
  Fave tracks: 1,4,5,8,
  A delightful album which has been years in the making.
  It's an interesting concept and a very honest piece of work.
  Well done
  

• Great country voice [+ Show ]
  

  Jackie Blair: Fave tracks - 2,1,8,7,10 A very enjoyable album. Karin has a great country voice an...Jackie Blair:
  Fave tracks - 2,1,8,7,10
  A very enjoyable album. Karin has a great country voice
  and the backing is superb

• Fabulous! [+ Show ]
  

  John Morris, Trust AM Radio, UK Fave cuts - The whole album! Comments - Every so often an albu...John Morris, Trust AM Radio, UK
  
  Fave cuts - The whole album!
  
  Comments - Every so often an album comes my way which blows me away completely and this is the album. Fabulous!
  
  

Setlist

Hunting A Dream, No mercy, Bar Thing, Down The Road, Indian Warrior, Some Believe, Lonesome Prison, I'm With you, Hit Me With It ( Darlin' ), Full House, Deep Down, Blame It On Your Man, Satin Feet. Covers: Takes A lot to Rock You ( Dwight Yoakam ). I can love you better ( Dixie Chicks ). Take Another Run ( Tanya Tucker ) Wasted Time ( The Eagles ) I'm Down ( Beatles, Aerosmith version )

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