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Katie Knipp

Katie Knipp is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and blues Americana artist.[1]

Katie Knipp
GenresBlues, Americana
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, and musician
Instrument(s)Vocalist, piano, slide guitar, harmonica
Websitewww.katieknipp.com

Early life and education

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Knipp was born in Alameda, California. She completed her bachelor of arts degree in music from California State University, East Bay, Hayward, California.[2][3]

Career

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Knipp released her first solo album, Violent in Here, in 2003, followed by Take Her Down in 2005, Midnight Mind in 2009, and Nice to Meet You in 2012.

She released the Take It With You album in 2018, which reached number 10 on the Billboard Blues Album Chart.[4][5] On 12 March 2021, she released her sixth album, The Well, which was digitally distributed by Heart Songs Corporation.[6][7] The track "Chamomile and Cocaine" from the album was released digitally in 2020, and other songs were released with the album in 2021.[8] The album debuted at number 4 on the Billboard Blues Album chart.[9][10] Both albums ranked on the Roots Music Report for Top Contemporary Blues albums.[1][2][11][12] On 10 June 2022, she released her seventh album, Katie Knipp Live at The Green Room Social Club, that rose to number 6 on the iTunes Blues Albums chart upon its debut as well as number 9 on the Billboard Blues Albums chart.[13][14][15] Her eighth album, Me,[16] was released on 7 June 2024 and debuted at number 5 on the Billboard Blues Album chart.[9]

Knipp is a two-time winner of Sacramento Music awards for best blues artist in 2019 and 2020.[17] She was also nominated as Artist of the Year 2019 by the Sacramento News and Review. She was honored as the Artist of the Year 2020 by the Country Folk Americana Blues Music Realm.[12][18]

Knipp has opened for several music artists, including Robert Cray, Jimmie Vaughan, Joan Osborne, The Hidalgos, The Doobie Brothers, The James Hunter Six, Jon Cleary, Ruthie Foster, and others.[19][20][21]

She performs both as a solo artist and with her band. As a multi-instrumentalist, she plays piano, slide guitar, and harmonica, besides her vocals.[7][17]

Discography

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Albums

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Title Released Ref
Violent in Here 2003
Take Her Down February 1, 2005
Midnight Mind January 28, 2010
Take It With You November 7, 2018 [22]
Katie Knipp Live at The Green Room Social Club June 10, 2022 [23][24]
Me June 7, 2024

EPs

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Title Released Ref
The Well March 12, 2021

Digital Distribution: Heart Songs Corporation

Nice to Meet You July 13, 2012 [7]

Personal life

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Knipp is married and has two sons, Tommy and James.[25][26]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Katie Knipp goes back to 'The Well'". Thebaybridged.com. 2021-03-18. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
  2. ^ a b Delemarre, Fons (2018-11-10). "Recensie: Katie Knipp – Take It With You". Blues Magazine (in Dutch). Retrieved 2021-05-19.
  3. ^ "Vocal music grad releases "soulful, original rock" album - Inside CSUEB News Blog". Csueastbay.edu. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
  4. ^ "Katie Knipp advises to Take It With You". Bluesdoodles.com. 2019-04-09. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
  5. ^ Linda. "Katie Knipp - Take It With You". 60minuten.net (in German). Retrieved 2021-05-19.
  6. ^ "Check out our March 2021 CD Sampler". Relix.com. 2021-03-04. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
  7. ^ a b c Innocentini, Marcel (2021-03-31). "Katie Knipp: The Well Review". Bluesrockreview.com. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
  8. ^ "For Katie Knipp, 'The Well' Runs Deep". Rocknloadmag.com. 2021-03-16. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
  9. ^ a b "Katie Knipp". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
  10. ^ Angeline, Myki. "Katie Knipp Just Released 'Take It With You' Debuting At #10 On Billboard Blues Album Chart – the WiMN | The Women's International Music Network". Thewimn.com. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
  11. ^ McCoy, Carolyn (2020-01-09). "Review + Photos: Katie Knipp at Sweetwater Music Hall". Thebaybridged.com. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
  12. ^ a b Drabble, Cody. "Katie Knipp Returns To Pursuing Her Passion For Music On 'Take It With You'". Capradio.org. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
  13. ^ "Blues Artist Katie Knipp Hits Billboard Top 10 With Triumphant Live Album" Music Crowns. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
  14. ^ "Katie Knipp Band Live at the Green Room Social Club" Blues Doodles. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
  15. ^ "Video Premiere: Katie Knipp “The Gospel of Good Intentions”" Americana UK. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
  16. ^ "Fearless in darkness, fearless in light: Katie Knipp’s ‘Me’ plumbs the depths of struggle – album release show this Saturday at Harlow’s" Sacramento News & Review. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  17. ^ a b "Theatre DeVille to host Sammie winner Katie Knipp". Daily Republic. 2019-05-31. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
  18. ^ "SN&R • Arts&Culture • Night & Day Pick • These Girls Rock • Feb 27, 2020". Sacramento News & Review. 2020-02-26. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
  19. ^ "Best Local Female Musicians In Sacramento". Gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com. 2013-03-21. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
  20. ^ Angeline, Myki. "Blues Artist Katie Knipp Releases Video For Her Single 'Ya Make It So Hard To Sing The Blues' – the WiMN | The Women's International Music Network". Thewimn.com. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
  21. ^ Malice, Alice (2020-06-17). "Americana Blues Artist Katie Knipp Releases Her Next Single "Chamomile and Cocaine"". Music Matters Magazine. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
  22. ^ Drabble, Cody. "Katie Knipp Debuts 'Take It With You'". Capradio.org. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
  23. ^ "Katie Knipp Band – Live At The Green Room Social: Album Review" At The Barrier. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
  24. ^ "Katie Knipp Band Live Green Room Social Club" Music News. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
  25. ^ Cassinos-Carr, Cathy (2020-09-01). "Music Lessons: Katie Knipp". Sacramento Magazine. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
  26. ^ "Women in Entertainment". Indie Voice Blog. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
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