Jeff Krebs
Country of origin:
U.S.
Type of music generally:
Evocative/eclectic folk/rock
Status:
Most recent release, Keep an Eye Out (2000)
See also:
Jeff Krebs' MySpace pageJeff Krebs also performs children's music as Papa Crow
Comparisons:
None recognized; other than the obvious influences of early Bob Dylan and James Taylor.
Covers/own material:
Own, occasional cowritten songs, occasional covers
General comments:
An interesting array of hooks employed in his playing; it works! Good, creative string accompaniment, nice guitar work with a pleasant rock beat infusing the otherwise folky tone of the recording. Good finding a banjo used creatively again.
His voice possesses a nice smokey tone to it. A softness that works well with the material. (Anachro1@pacbell.net)
Recommended first album:
Keep an Eye Out is the only one we've heard
Recordings:
- Songs of Love and/or Death (1995)
- Keep an Eye Out (2000)
Keep an Eye Out
Release info:
2000—Head Information/Krebs—Head 2002
Availability:
See website for availability
Ecto priority:
Recommended for folkrock fans
Group members:
Jeff Krebs—guitars, tenor banjo, mandolin, acoustic guitar, slide guitar, harp, farfisa organ, melodica, vocals
Guest artists:
Phillip Keppeler—bass
Matt McCarthy—drums
John D. Beck—wurlitzer piano, accordion, hammond organ
Kevin Ink—electric guitar, electric rhythm guitar, drum loop, synthesizer, shakers, percussion, electric guitars, bass
Kelly Cronin—vocals
Ralph Carney—turkish clarinet, twin baritone saxophones
Produced by:
Kevin Ink and JK
Comments:
Good poetry in the lyrics. Good moody moments, and a sense of fun as well.
I don't often get to say this about Ecto type artists, but he made me want to get up and dance, dammit!
Buy this. It will make you smile. The production is delightful. (Anachro1@pacbell.net)
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