Eugene Ripper

After cutting his rock and roll teeth as a founding guitarist for seminal Canadian surf punkabilly rockers Stark Naked & The Fleshtones, Ripper launched a solo career showcasing a storied synthesis of punk, roots, folk and rock and roll supporting his deft lyrical touch to create an ever expanding catalogue of acclaimed album work and award nominated indie singles/videos, From barbed fast' n' furious solo acoustic punk folk and rock and roll to imaginative atmospherics, noir ballads and sonic alt crunch, the entire package is wrapped in a post punk independent ethos .


" Ripper puts spikes back in folk music."
Vancouver Province

" Toronto gem Eugene Ripper has been honing his unique brand of fast-folk with a punk rock ethos since the early '90s. Don't miss a chance to be transported to his noir universe." Pop Montreal

" Roots rock rebel summons up visions of early Johnny Cash, rockabilly and film noir " Halifax Herald

" Few can turn a couple of chords into something majestic, Ripper has the gift." Ottawa Citizen

" One of Canada's most respected but underexposed songwriters. "
Toronto Star

" Ripper's neo-acoustic tales of near death, trains, outlaws, love gone bad, and freedom merge with case study in punk rock ethos and energy. "
Vancouver Sun

"Volleying between punk, folk and rock Ripper jumps all over each style, stealing from one and reshaping another until he comes up with a unique sound and vibe all his own." Now Magazine