Karla Adolphe

Artist Information

Biography

Imagine a girl sitting in a box car, feet dangling out the door, she is strumming a guitar, singing her heart out. Karla Adolphe is a powerful and dynamic singer, who brings award-winning songwriting and an enigmatic personality to every performance. She is generous with her audiences; pouring her heart and soul into every song and creating special moments of communion.

Over the past six years, Karla Adolphe has created a diverse career for herself touring North America in a 40ft RV performing as a solo artist, in the roots duo Jacob and Lily, and in the Colorado duo The Emporiums. Karla is currently touring across Canada in support of Honeycomb Tombs, an album inspired by and devoted to the subject of grief, with over 5000 downloads in its forst 6 months of release, it is sure to play a prominent role in Karla's career.

Jacob and Lily’s debut cd The Cathedral was nominated for 2007 Canadian Folk Music Best New/ Emerging Artist, and receives consistent national/regional airplay on the CBC. Jacob and Lily were also featured on CBC Radio 2’s Next! program which aired taped performances of Canada’s top 50 up and coming acts.

In 2011 Karla paired up with acclaimed artist/producer Aaron Strumpel and created The Emporiums, their first album The Singing Well is a warm and textured project most noted for gorgeous harmonies, weathered voices and incredible songwriting.

Karla is also the featured artist on Chair and Microphone Vol 3, a live solo gospel project recorded with Worship Circle Records in Colorado, USA. The project highlights Karla’s personal songwriting and intimate, melancholic performances. In September 2011 the song You Are Mine was licensed to the television show Hart of Dixie in the pilot episode.

Karla is also featured on Worship Circle’s Fourth Circle an energetic collaborative album recorded live with 6 other artists. Both Worship Circle albums have received critical acclaim, and have sold thousands of copies all around the world.

Karla has enjoyed playing over 600 shows in the past six years, some highlights include: The Winnipeg Folk Festival, Home County Folk Festival, Blue Skies Festival, Trout Forest Music Festival, BarrieFolk, and an official showcase at the 2007 NXNE festival and 2009 Folk Alliance, as well as secondary showcases at OCFF, a featured artist at Ken Whiteley’s Gospel Hour, and the Orillia Folk Society.

Karla has also enjoyed sharing the stage with: Patty Loveless, Katie Herzig, The Dan Tyminski Band, Chris Knight, Solas, Half Moon Run, Rose Cousins, The Fugitives, C.R. Avery, Ray Bonneville, The Good Lovelies, Little Miss Higgins, Chic Gamine, Rose Cousins, Elliot Brood, Alana Levendoski, The Arrogant Worms, Craig Cardiff, Twilight Hotel, and Cara Luft.

Karla was selected as one of 5 Co-Winners at the 2008 Mountain Stage NewSong Contest, and performed live on NPR/internationally broadcast Mountain Stage radio/television show.

Over the past three years Karla has had multiple recordings included on compilations such as the AB Music Sampler, Bread for Life Compilation, Record of the Week Club, Manitoba Music, Bridge Songs and Manitoba Roots.

Instrumentation

Karla Adolphe - Vocals, Guitar, Piano

Discography

Come Home - Independent (2006)
Chair and Mic Vol 3 - Worship Circle Records (2008)
Honeycomb Tombs - Independent (2012)
Song of The Month - Current and Ongoing

With Jacob and Lily:
The Cathedral - Independent (2006)
Child of the King EP - Independent (2007)

With The Emporiums:
The Singing Well - Independent (2011)

Featured on:
Resound Collective - Independent (2010)
Enter the Worship Circle Fourth Circle - Worship Circle Records (2008)
Record of the Week Club (2008)

Samples of all songs available at www.karlaadolphe.ca
all songs for sale on Itunes

Official Website

http://www.karlaadolphe.ca

Links

• Facebook
• Last.fm
• Twitter
• YouTube Playlist
• YouTube Live Music Sample

Audio

• Flying Low
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• Mamma Wing
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• Ice Road
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• Lucy
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• Perfect Little Thing
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Lyrics

• Lucy
• Perfect Little Thing

Video

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Press

• Strength + Vulnerability [+ Show ]
  

  Sparse arrangements met by her voice – an instrument that straddles a delicate balance between stren...Sparse arrangements met by her voice – an instrument that straddles a delicate balance between strength and vulnerability – results in a musical collaboration that offers the listener repeated payoffs with each listen.
  Julian Tuck – Music Programmer CBC Radio Two - Toronto, ON

• One on One [+ Show ]
  

  I believe the key to being a great artist is to have a great love for the people who are listening. ...I believe the key to being a great artist is to have a great love for the people who are listening. Karla Adolphe is that type of artist, and I think Karla reveals a very strong voice and some even stronger convictions about caring for others and dealing with real life.
  Ben Pasley – Worship Circle Records - Colorado Springs, CO

• Powerful Performer [+ Show ]
  

  Karla is a talented songwriter and extraordinary, engaging performer.  Her power on stage consumes y...Karla is a talented songwriter and extraordinary, engaging performer.  Her power on stage consumes your attention and keeps it.
  Gar Ragland - Newsong Music/Mountain Stage Newsong Competition - Brooklyn, NY

• Brooding and Lovely [+ Show ]
  

  Karla Adolphe has recorded on her own and in the duos Jacob & Lily and the Emporiums. She's gained a...Karla Adolphe has recorded on her own and in the duos Jacob & Lily and the Emporiums. She's gained a lot of attention in both groups, but to these ears most captivating is her solo recordings. These songs are at once brooding and lovely.
  Mark Rheaume - CBC Music Library

• Comfort in Loss [+ Show ]
  

  Karla's new album, Honeycomb Tombs, while inspired by grief and loss, rises above it, offering comfo...Karla's new album, Honeycomb Tombs, while inspired by grief and loss, rises above it, offering comfort.
  Katherine Duncan - Key Of A - CBC Alberta

• The best voice [+ Show ]
  

  Karla Adolphe has the best voice I have ever worked with and it was an honor to hear everyday in the...Karla Adolphe has the best voice I have ever worked with and it was an honor to hear everyday in the studio! This record is not just a collection of songs, but a beautiful expression of loss, grief, hope, and joy weaved together by the effortless beauty of Karla's voice. Honeycomb Tombs soothes my soul and calms my spirit. This record will remain on my playlist forever. I look forward to hearing more and more from her in the future!
  
  Latifah Phillips (lead singer of The Autumn Film, Page CXVI, and Producer)

• Universal Music [+ Show ]
  

  Karla’s music is like a tent revival in your heart, head and soul.  A concert with her is both a mov...Karla’s music is like a tent revival in your heart, head and soul.  A concert with her is both a moving personal experience as well as a universal musical statement.  Her folky guitar supports a HUGE voice and her pop hooks transition straight into old-timey gospel shouts. Don’t miss it!
  Aaron Keim – Boulder Acoustic Society - Boulder, CO

• Stunning [+ Show ]
  

  Stunning (and I mean STUNNING) vocals, fantastic songs, firecracker wit and good ol’ prairie girl ki...Stunning (and I mean STUNNING) vocals, fantastic songs, firecracker wit and good ol’ prairie girl kindness…Karla Adolphe warms people’s hearts, hits them in their funny bone and knocks their socks off.
  Katherine Wheatley - Singer/songwriter Guelph, ON

• Connection [+ Show ]
  

  Karla Adolphe is a great singer and a great song writer whose work I love.  It is her ability to con...Karla Adolphe is a great singer and a great song writer whose work I love.  It is her ability to connect with openness and include her listeners in those special moments that make her work stand out amongst the many talented artists today.
  Ken Whiteley - Ken's Gospel Hour - Toronto, ON

• Obvious Talent [+ Show ]
  

  Adolphe demonstrates her obvious talent and the versatility of her voice...performing songs running ...Adolphe demonstrates her obvious talent and the versatility of her voice...performing songs running in the veins of gospel, folk and blues.
  Torie Elliot - Virden Empire - Virden, MB

Setlist

Sets can vary from 60-90 minutes on average and include a selection of songs from all the above listed recordings.

Beautiful Sound
Ruby
So Sweet
Pushing the Beams
I Need Love
Flying Low
Graceland + Graveyards
Ice Road
Lucy
Perfect Little Thing
Orphans Song
Room for Me
Child of the King

Basic Requirements

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