Galen Kipar Project

The music of the Galen Kipar Project was born out of a passion for the exploration of sound and composition. Within the woven eclectic sounds of the instrumentation, we are introduced to a poetic imagery that is present in each of the Project's songs. The roots of folk, blues, classical, jazz, and world beat are echoed within the overall chemistry of the Project's music. In addition to the band's three core members, the GKP frequently features the talent of guest musicians who complement the band's sound with such elements as female vocals, double bass, cello, violin, mandolin, tuba, trumpet, piano, and B3 organ. With such additions lending to the Project's creativity and flexibility, these contributions unquestionably add depth and texture enhancing the musical experience.

The music of the Galen Kipar Project was born out of a passion for the exploration of sound and composition. Within the woven eclectic sounds of the instrumentation, we are introduced to a poetic imagery that is present in each of the Project's songs. The roots of folk, blues, classical, jazz, and world beat are echoed within the overall chemistry of the Project's music. In addition to the band's three core members, the GKP frequently features the talent of guest musicians who complement the band's sound with such elements as female vocals, double bass, cello, violin, mandolin, tuba, trumpet, piano, and B3 organ. With such additions lending to the Project's creativity and flexibility, these contributions unquestionably add depth and texture enhancing the musical experience. Throughout its evolution, the music of the Galen Kipar Project has matured to a sound that is undeniably original.

The GKP has been an ever-evolving musical experience that has gathered a tapestry of musicians and instruments over the past 12 years. Each musician has brought something special to the sound, keeping things fresh, spontaneous, and energized. The GKP has grown to embrace the passion and energy of each musician involved in the project and has been a journey of self-discovery, music, and friendship. As they continuously challenge themselves to create a profound musical experience for their listeners and for each other, their music has gained the strength of genuine maturity.

Galen Kipar is an artist from Augusta, Georgia who is based in Asheville, North Carolina. He is a graduate of Brevard College where he studied composition with Paul Elwood and majored in music with an emphasis in composition. His original music has grown to include compositions in the classical/20th century style for classical performers and ensembles, as well as his own unique style of music. In 2000, Galen co-founded the Greater Augusta Singer Songwriter Series and hosted the show for two years in an effort to help boost the Augusta music scene. In the past six years he has produced several live and studio albums with an array of other musicians. He is dedicated to creating sound that brings peace of mind and to exploring creative process, tone, orchestration, and the development of music theory in general. He plays classical guitars and an acoustic Guild D-40 through a Roland Jazz Choras with a Messa Boogie sub and Horner harmonicas.

Jon Morrow is a guitarist who loves all genres of music and enjoys performing. Morrow always had an interest in music and began guitar lessons at the age of ten, after moving to Ohio. Morrow was active in music as a kid in choirs and in high school bands. He attended Berklee College of Music for a summer program at age 16. After high school Morrow went to Brevard College to study music and received a B.A. Morrow has been blessed by his teachers and mentors which include Dave Baker, Roger Cope, Mike Barnes, Jon Gentry Jr, Jeff Sipe, Dr. Laura Franklin, Dr. Jon Gudmundson and many others. Although Morrow is most often heard playing electric guitar, he loves to play acoustic and classical guitars as well. Morrow has a diverse musical vocabulary, but his roots are in blues and jazz. He wants to perform and share music with the world, as well as passing on knowledge and the love of music. Morrow plays Paul Reed Smith and Taylor guitars through Fender and Mesa Boogie Amps.

Jeremy Young played his first gigs with Endangered Species in 1993 and various incarnations of different punk-rock bands in Kentucky and Indiana until 1995. He also played in Bobby Fleet and His Band With the Beat from 1996 to 1999 in Kentucky. Young studied improvisation under John "Coach" Hamilton from 1996 to 1998 in Kentucky. He played with guitarist Josh Durkee in Mr. Minor from 1998 to 2000 in Kentucky. Young studied percussion and Afro-Cuban rhythms under Byron Hedgepeth at UNCA from 2001 to 2004 in Asheville, NC. He also played with Miriam Allen in Red Mango from 2002 to 2004 in Asheville, NC. Young founded Diagram of a Scam an electro/jazz/jam trio in 2004 with long time collaborator Craig Lambert. Diagram of a Scam released Product Recall EP in January 2005. Young joined Galen Kipar in July 2006. He is currently studying percussion and jazz studies at UNCA.
The roots of folk, blues, classical, jazz and world beat are echoed within the overall chemistry of the Galen Kipar Project, made up of Galen Kipar, Jon Morrow, and Jeremy Young.

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The roots of folk, blues, classical, jazz and world beat are echoed within the overall chemistry of musicians Galen Kipar, Jon Morrow, and Jeremy Young.

Galen Kipar Project

The roots of folk, blues, classical, jazz and world beat are echoed within the overall chemistry of musicians Galen Kipar, Jon Morrow, and Jeremy Young.

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