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Friday, September 18, 2009 
Translated from Dutch:

The twelve tracks on the CD "Shipwrecked!" Of coming from Nashville singer and song composer Chris Volpe is the undeniable evidence that this musician from dark to light folk-country songs and jazz influences on the eve of a breakthrough in music country stands.

The crying pedal steel on the first song "Where I Bury My Words" and the harmonica interlude-witnesses of talented songwriting abilities and the soft, almost sweet voice of Chris Volpe does the rest. Neil Young seems to look around the corner and with a nod approvingly the green light to support this young man with "Shipwrecked!" His first full studio album on the market. In 2005 he had previously been a component 15 tracks live album "Refugee Blues" was released.

He is also a musician engaged in some songs because it gives a clear picture of his struggle for a better environment. That is the lasting 7 minutes "Afraid Of The Dark" on the impact of environmental pollution and the effects of the activities of an irresponsible man. Also in the jazzy "Dusty Bibles" he spits out his social criticism in a sharp lyrics about all religions who abuse their Bibles Justifying violence, however, a melody which the alto saxophone and clarinet for some interventions will warm. The song in 2008, he received the International Lyric Writer Award "as it says something about the meaning of these lyrics.

It need not all be earth-shattering for Chris Volpe as beautiful love songs as easily come from his musical quiver, witness of the sweetly sung songs "Do not Go" and "Colorado Girl".

Entirely idiosyncratic 'finger-picking guitar work stands out in some songs like "No Relief" and the instrumental "SF Salsa". He learned to play guitar on the whole in itself, just like playing on piano, banjo, bass and drums. That banjo is the main instrument in the swinging bluegrass song "Rain Steam Roller".

All these instruments are also largely reflected in the swinging "Salvation's Round The Bend" which also clarinet and saxophone - played by Jeff Coffin (Flecktones and Dave Matthews Band) - again an important role. Donnie Herron is the man who signs for the excellent violin and pedal steel guitar on all tracks of this album.

The final instrumental song "Tall Grass" deserves an honorable mention and have finally brings us to the conclusion that "Shipwrecked!" A very nice plate of a musician with peace of mind in the future may look.
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Friday, September 18, 2009 
Chris Volpe - Shipwrecked! 

The American singer-songwriter Chris Volpe has guts. Because the contemporary musician still dares to open a CD with a song that more than seven (!) Minutes? Many will not be there all the way, in a society where everything so what ever faster and more functional to expire. And where some listeners have quit after just two or three minutes because their attention than involuntarily relaxed. But well, 'Afraid Of The Dark ", the long opening track of his second CD" Shipwrecked! ", Chris Volpe swims a bit against the prevailing current. And that works for him more than nice 'Afraid Of The Dark "is in my opinion one of the better songs on this enjoyable CD. In "Shipwrecked!", Which is very accessible and transparent was produced by Grammy-winner Phil Harris (Tim O'Brien, Sarah Siskind, Doc Watson), Volpe can count on the valued assistance of some very talented musicians that make clear his and sometimes slightly swinging a perfectly fitting musical compositions have been measured jacket. Thus the pedal steel guitar Donnie Herron (Bob Dylan, BR549) determines the tone color of "Afraid Of The Dark", and the cheerful "Do not Go" and "Dusty Bibles" - which indeed afklokt at over seven minutes - fully supported by the bass clarinet and bass saxophone by Jeff Coffin (Dave Matthews Band). 

Besides the aforementioned songs deserve 'No Relief' and 'Where I Bury My Words "an additional entry. The first because of the subtle banjo and harmonica-key, the second because it is an absolute beautiful song: a beautiful vocal line, great lyrics, great arrangement (again with the blessed pedal steel of Herron and very delicate acoustic guitar work of Chris Volpe himself). 

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Friday, September 18, 2009 
Translated from Russian:

Chris Volpe - Shipwrecked! (2009) - listening to Chris's almost impossible to guess that he was from Nashville - rather, comes to mind Scotland, or rather, early Donovan, has already renounced his imitations of Dylan, but neither came to psychedelic-pop, or to the orchestration. A sort of folk and jazz moves in the rhythm section, a delicate solo clarinet or saxophone, a little banjo and intelligent voice - great ingredients, and a remarkably mixed.Plus a very strong and relevant texts, which rarely expect: for me personally - definitely the album of the month among the novelties. (On the official site of the label is carried out campaign "Tell 5 Friends or pay as you can to download - you can still catch). I liked very much. 

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Monday, August 31, 2009 
'VOLPE, CHRIS' 
'SHIPWRECKED!'   

-  Label: 'Self Released (www.chrisvolpe.com/)' 
-  Genre: 'Alt/Country' 
Our Rating:          



     
     
 

From the opening chords of the first track - 'Where I Bury My Words' - you know this is going to be something special. A lonesome pedal steel backs Chris Volpe's lonesome voice as he sings the line "Every day is a new day is what they say" with a a distinct air of resignation. The melancholy mood is unmistakable, giving the song in a desolate tone of someone barely keeping his head above water on a par with that found on Ryan Adams' classic 'Heartbreaker' album. 

What is instantly evident is that Nashville-based Volpe is not only an exceptional songwriter but also that he has assembled a top rate backing band to ccompany his turns on guitar, banjo and harmonica. Donnie Herron has played pedal steel and fiddle with Bob Dylan, Kenny Lloggins has drummed with Johnny Cash & Cat Stevens, Jeff Coffin was blown sax and clarinet with the Dave Matthews Band while bassist Bryn Davies has backed Patti Griffin. If you're going to be shipwrecked, this is the sort of crew you want on board. 

Having such a great band gives Volpe the luxury of being able to switch musical styles at ease. Although you'd be right to place it in the Americana rack, the songs also touch upon elements jazz-folk-country and pop. 

The folkier tracks work best for me but then again I've always been a sucker for pedal steel and the sax touches stray too close to AOR territory for my taste.

'Dusty Bibles' is one of the album's key tracks. This is a tongue in cheek morality tale about what happens when you turn your back on the good book. As proof, he gives a series of ungodly sinners with names ranging from Saddam Hussein to Keith Moon. The dark humour pitches it in the folk-noir territory that reminded me a little of Jim White. It's quite a fun tune at first but at a little over 7 minutes long, the joke is a little too drawn out. 

A more successful long track is 'Afraid Of The Dark', where Volpe reflects on the environmental mess of our planet with a depth of vison and articulacy to match the weighty subject matter. The fact that he is able to pull off such a complex song with such assurance makes it remarkable that this is Volpe's debut release and incredible that his talent hasn't been snapped up by a major label. 

On other songs, Volpe wears his influences on his sleeve so it's not hard to spot nods to Bob Dylan (Highway 61) and Leonard Cohen (Stranger Song) on 'Steamroller Rain' and 'Ice Upon The Ocean' respectively. 

Another clue to the roots of his sound lies in the sure footed cover of Townes Van Zandt's classic 'Colorado Girl'. I can think of no higher praise than to say that this is on a par with the recent version of the same tune by the mighty Steve Earle.

Volpe's website lists a clutch of various musical organisations who have recognised his songwriting skills. With the right breaks and decent airplay he should make an equal impression on ordinary joe listeners. 

This is one of those albums that you'd do well to buy two copies of - one to enjoy for yourself, the other to spread the word. 
author: Martin Raybould
http://www.whisperinandhollerin.com/reviews/review.asp?id=6354
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Thursday, May 14, 2009 

Hey there!
I would like to cordially invite you to kick off your summer with my CD Release Show this Friday evening. It is a special one-time event during which I will be performing the songs from Shipwrecked! with:


Bryn Davies (Patty Griffin, Tony Rice)
on Upright Bass & Cello,


Donnie Herron (Bob Dylan, BR549)
on Pedal Steel Guitar & Fiddle,

Kenny Malone (Cat Stevens, Johnny Cash)
on Drums & Percussion,


and Brey McCoy (Bawn in the Mash)
on sax and clarinet.


The show is at...

The Basement

1604 8th Ave.S

Nashville, TN


Friday, May 15th

Doors open at 7:30 pm

Notice: Early Show Time!
$10 admission includes a CD


Below is a review of Shipwrecked! from the May 2009 issue of Performing Songwriter:


Chris Volpe’s gentle vocals, padded by long strains on the harmonica, whining pedal steel and warm acoustic guitars, have a nice way of relaying some hard truths on his new disc, Shipwrecked. Shades of Neil Young emerge in the bleak “Afraid of the Dark,” which tackles the weighty issue of environmental pollution and paints a picture of the resulting mess when mankind fails to react responsibly. The seven-minute song is sonically dissonant and intentionally noise-cluttered, accurately reflecting Volpe’s morose lyric.

His tongue-in-cheek writing style takes center stage in the sharp social commentary “Dusty Bibles” and the sax-accented “Don’t Go,” in which he begs his lover to ignore him: “If I ever tell you to leave, don’t go.” Occasional electric guitars, alto and soprano sax, clarinet, bass and cello round out a set that demands repeated plays. Artfully done, Shipwrecked is easy on the ears while pricking the listener’s conscience. —LCB

http://performingsongwriter.com/pages/music/117.cfm


I would love to see you all there & it would mean a great deal to me, as this has been a year and a half in the making. And please bring some friends out too!  :)


See you all soon,


Chris Volpe



www.chrisvolpe.com

www.myspace.com/chrisvolpe

www.thebasementnashville.com







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Thursday, May 07, 2009 
Just wanted to let you know that the hour-long Chris Volpe feature on WSM has been moved ahead from May 16th to May 9th. This Saturday at 5 pm Central time, tune in to WSM to catch a one-hour Chris Volpe feature on Bluegrass Underground, including live music, interviews, and more... 
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Friday, March 13, 2009 
Shipwrecked! will be featured/reviewed in the May issue of Performing Songwriter magazine! So stop by your local news stand or drug store next month and be the first to read what they're saying about the new release. You can also check it out at http://www.performingsongwriter.com/ ...
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Friday, March 13, 2009 
Volpe was recently selected as the winner of the Lyric Writer Awards, a contest held by We Are Listening in London and Combustion Music in Nashville, for his song "Dusty Bibles". We Are Listening is currently working with Volpe to promote the upcoming release of "Shipwrecked!". Checkout the WAL site here for more details: http://www.wearelistening.org/winners_lwa.php ...
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Friday, February 27, 2009 
On Saturday May 16, 2009, tune into WSM 650 AM! At 5 pm Central Time, Chris Volpe will be featured for an hour long set on Bluegrass Underground (www.bluegrassunderground.com) , right before the Grand Ole Opry. Join over 500,000 listeners worldwide and catch the performance on the radio, www.WSMonline.com , and the WSM channel on both Sirius and XM satellite radio. Mark your calendars!
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Friday, February 20, 2009 
dampening lanterns in the hazy bog.
cooling and comforting, shameless and liberating,
off the paved road where precision's proliferating

10/30/08
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