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Jamaica Plain resident Keith Hampton's CD HOPEfire is mellow, with lyrics you can understand and listen to again and again. His songs tell stories that you want to pay attention to. It's not mindless pop that is easily forgotten... - Kim Foley MacKinnon
Fan Review
...an inspiring listen! Reviewer: Kelli Eagan, singer-songwriter/performer
July 14, 2002
This is a message to all who HAVEN'T heard Keith's new album yet...You are in for an inspiring listen! In my opinion, it's one of the most incredible group of songs I have listened to in a WHILE (this includes all the major and indie releases). If you know his music, then you know what a great songwriter Keith is. This entire album is captivating...trust me...I get bored easily with a song if it's not holding my attention in some way!!! I wanted to listen to and take in every second of this album. Next to his lyrics, his voice and guitar playing are nothing except exceptional...and I think you'll appreciate his unique, honest, heart-felt style. Truly a muscian in the Boston music scene that stands out just based on his captivating and beautiful compositions...just wait until you hear them! - Kelli Eagan
Discography
2006: CHANCE & CHANGE (Brave Records). Second CD of original songs.
2005: AFTERLIFE (Brave Records). Member of professional choral ensemble Boston Secession on their debut disc, including a cappella choral works by Distler, Brahms, Bach, and Ruth Lomon.
2004: COMING HOME (Brave Records). Album producer, contributed new song "The Kite Song (One More Mile)" to 12-track compilation of Boston area songwriters.
2002: HOPEFIRE (Brave Records). Debut album with 10 original songs.
2001: CD single (Brave Records). Includes "Love Comes Around" and "Shining Through"
2000: 4-track demo. Includes early versions of "Love Comes Around," "Brave," and "Shining Through," along with the rare track "On My Way."
Also appears on OTHER PEOPLE'S STORIES (2002, I Did It Myself Records) by Anna Huckabee Tull. Credits include vocals, guitar, and viola.
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Bio
A classically trained musician with roots in musical theater, opera, classical and folk music from around the world, Keith brings his diverse influences to the art of acoustic guitar-based songwriting to create moods and tell stories filled with the passion of life's challenges and successes.
Keith is currently participating in an online documentary at YouTube, titled "Musecast," which can be seen weekdays at http://www.youtube.com/musecast5.
Originally from Wisconsin, today Keith is making his home in the Boston area, where he has opened shows for national touring acts such as Cosy Sheridan, Rachel McCartney, and Deb Pasternak.
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