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, ... more...