Karling Abbeygate

It seems impossible that Karling Abbeygate was born in the English countryside. Listening repeatedly to her self-titled debut, you instantly assume Abbeygate must be a long-lost country gem of the 1950s. Her remarkably strong vocals are an old-timey mix of Patsy Cline, Wanda Jackson and Dolly Parton. Abbeygate sounds every-bit as genuine on the eight songs rescued from forgotten country tapes from the ’50s and ’60s as she does on her four originals. Without fail, on every track Abbeygate’s sexy, unassuming charm rubs up against her dreamy voice to effortlessly transport the listener to days long gone. Complimented perfectly by her band, Abbeygate lives inside these twangy songs of heartbreak, often floating above the mix, climbing through the speakers. It’s nothing if not ironic that it took a young lady of English descent to create one of the most authentic, American country albums of the year.



- Harp Magazine

Equal parts Wanda Jackson, Patsy Cline and Brenda Lee, Karling Abbeygate's new solo album is so firmly steeped in the classic country sounds of the 1950s you'd almost rather listen to it on a big old floor-sized tube-powered radio than your CD player. And yet, it's not gimmicky – what we have here is simply a superb album by a talented singer with a penchant for the classic sounds of the golden age of the Grand Ole Opry and a willingness to bring her own touches to that music. - Turbula

British-born songstress Karling Abbeygate Raised, so the story goes, on a diet of Jim Reeves, Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, and Loretta Lynn by a British mother and a Kansas father in Norwich, England, the singer has returned to those roots, changing from an ersatz alt-rock Gwen Stefani into a one-woman 1950s and 60s country music revival. With a vocal style inspired by Cline, a timbre like a higher-voiced Wanda Jackson, and a persona (on record at least) 50% Loretta Lynn, 40% Betty Boop and 10% Emily the Strange, Abbeygate may have just enough sly punkitude to popularize this anachronistic sound, which extends to the clean but deliciously old-fashioned arrangements - Positively Entertainment

"Karling Abbeygate has created a sound of ethereal proportions. Ms.Abbeygate's voice evokes an incredible force. It is pure, crystal clear, and powerful. On stage her presence is amazing. The beauty of her voice leaks into bones and cracks and every known joint in the body."

- The Vangaurd (Portland State University)

"On this album Karling Abbeygate lets you knows she's a force to be reckoned with. Karling's future plans include touring to support the release, and continued song writing. If the momentum and quality continue, expect to see her among her peers soon."

- Our Town

"Musician Karling Abbeygate and her band are a mesmerizing talent whose stage presence wraps up the listener in a tightly woven tapestry of nostalgia and fun. This charming British songstress has captivated the imaginations of many local club-goers."

- Statesman Journal

"If you have not heard KARLING ABBEYGATE you're missing out."
- MTV Online

"Singer Karling Abbeygate is blessed with a voice so hauntingly beautiful that the hairs on the back of your neck don't just stand up, they leap. And The Karling Abbeygate Band is a must see, an awesome act so original and outstanding that it simply stands alone."
- Positively Entertainment

"Karling Abbeygate shows abundant promise with this new release. Her abilities as a singer and songwriter are irrefutable. She exhibits every sign of one day becoming a big star. She has all the tools necessary."
- Two Louies