Katie Knipp Explained

Katie Knipp
Occupation:Singer, songwriter, and musician
Genre:Blues, Americana
Associated Acts:Jimmie Vaughan, The Hidalgos, Joan Osborne, Robert Cray
Instrument:Vocalist, piano, slide guitar, harmonica

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

Early life and education

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

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.[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.[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.

Discography

Albums

TitleReleasedRef
Violent in Here2003
Take Her DownFebruary 1, 2005
Midnight MindJanuary 28, 2010
Take It With YouNovember 7, 2018[22]
Katie Knipp Live at The Green Room Social ClubJune 10, 2022[23] [24]
MeJune 7, 2024

EPs

TitleReleasedRef
The WellMarch 12, 2021Digital Distribution: Heart Songs Corporation
Nice to Meet YouJuly 13, 2012

Personal life

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-03-18. Katie Knipp goes back to 'The Well'. 2021-05-19. Thebaybridged.com. en-US.
  2. Web site: Delemarre. Fons. 2018-11-10. Recensie: Katie Knipp – Take It With You. 2021-05-19. Blues Magazine. nl.
  3. Web site: Vocal music grad releases "soulful, original rock" album - Inside CSUEB News Blog. 2021-05-19. Csueastbay.edu.
  4. Web site: 2019-04-09. Katie Knipp advises to Take It With You. 2021-05-19. Bluesdoodles.com. en-GB.
  5. Web site: Linda. Katie Knipp - Take It With You . 60minuten.net. 2021-05-19. de-DE.
  6. Web site: 2021-03-04. Check out our March 2021 CD Sampler. 2021-05-19. Relix.com. en-US.
  7. Web site: Innocentini. Marcel. 2021-03-31. Katie Knipp: The Well Review. 2021-05-19. Bluesrockreview.com. en-US.
  8. Web site: 2021-03-16. For Katie Knipp, 'The Well' Runs Deep. 2021-05-19. Rocknloadmag.com. en-GB.
  9. Web site: Katie Knipp. 2021-05-19. Billboard.com.
  10. Web site: 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. 2021-05-19. en-US.
  11. Web site: McCoy. Carolyn. 2020-01-09. Review + Photos: Katie Knipp at Sweetwater Music Hall. 2021-05-19. Thebaybridged.com. en-US.
  12. Web site: Drabble. Cody. Katie Knipp Returns To Pursuing Her Passion For Music On 'Take It With You'. 2021-05-19. Capradio.org.
  13. https://www.musiccrowns.org/features/blues-artist-katie-knipp-hits-billboard-top-10-with-triumphant-live-album/ "Blues Artist Katie Knipp Hits Billboard Top 10 With Triumphant Live Album"
  14. https://bluesdoodles.com/cd-reviews/katie-knipp-band-live-at-the-green-room-social-club/?fbclid=IwAR2K3WTJ7i0GVbFDCni-9kVYUoqEFuXXHCmtqSdZCuVo_xr0puxSiWUoxfQ "Katie Knipp Band Live at the Green Room Social Club"
  15. https://americana-uk.com/video-premiere-katie-knipp-the-gospel-of-good-intentions?fbclid=IwAR2rbJkafjShIFRwa91PSIV_Zc-dqQ66L0J0ot7pxvHrfusq1gqfHtqymP0 "Video Premiere: Katie Knipp “The Gospel of Good Intentions”"
  16. https://sacramento.newsreview.com/2024/06/12/fearless-in-darkness-fearless-in-light-katie-knipps-me-plumbs-the-depths-of-struggle-album-release-show-this-saturday-at-harlows/ "Fearless in darkness, fearless in light: Katie Knipp’s ‘Me’ plumbs the depths of struggle – album release show this Saturday at Harlow’s"
  17. Web site: 2019-05-31. Theatre DeVille to host Sammie winner Katie Knipp. 2021-05-19. Daily Republic.
  18. Web site: 2020-02-26. SN&R • Arts&Culture • Night & Day Pick • These Girls Rock • Feb 27, 2020. 2021-05-19. Sacramento News & Review. en.
  19. Web site: 2013-03-21. Best Local Female Musicians In Sacramento. Gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com. 2021-05-19. en-US.
  20. Web site: 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. 2021-05-19. en-US.
  21. Web site: Malice. Alice. 2020-06-17. Americana Blues Artist Katie Knipp Releases Her Next Single "Chamomile and Cocaine". 2021-05-19. Music Matters Magazine. en.
  22. Web site: Drabble. Cody. Katie Knipp Debuts 'Take It With You'. 2021-05-19. Capradio.org.
  23. https://atthebarrier.com/2022/06/30/katie-knipp-band-live-at-the-green-room-social-album-review/ "Katie Knipp Band – Live At The Green Room Social: Album Review"
  24. https://www.music-news.com/review/UK/15052/Album/Katie-Knipp-Band "Katie Knipp Band Live Green Room Social Club"
  25. News: Cassinos-Carr. Cathy. 2020-09-01. Music Lessons: Katie Knipp. 2021-05-19. Sacramento Magazine. en-US.
  26. Web site: Women in Entertainment. 2021-05-19. Indie Voice Blog. en-US.

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