Jared Karol Music

blues and ragtime guitar
 











 

 


Music of Jared Karol

 

Even after playing fingerstyle guitar for nearly ten years, I still think it's pretty darn cool that one person can make the bass and treble notes on one guitar. And to hear these classic old time players talk about the times they were living in is like a mini history lesson with each song. When I listen to Gary Davis, Mississippi John Hurt, Kenny Sultan, Jorma Kaukonen, Blind Blake or Pat Donohue fingerpick those old ragtime and blues tunes it brings a smile to my face. While I am definitely influenced by those artists and scores of others, I try to forge my own path musically creating a new sound with a firm connection to the roots that I love so much. I hope that listening to my music makes you as happy as it has made me playing it.

Other Jared Karol albums and singles

Live From San Leandro (with the Kennebunkport Symphony Orchestra)

1. Andalucia(mp3)
2. Drinking Shoes
3. Tumbleweed Rag(mp3)
4. When I'm Away From You
5. Lowdown Hurtin' Blues(mp3)
6. Menlo Rag
7. Harmonica Break
8. Highway 58(mp3)
9. Three Years Ago
10. Royal Oak Rag
11. Going to Pasadena
12. Moihe's Blues
13. Lemon Tree Blues
14. Going to Bentley
15. Bottom of the Dial
16. The Grocery Song
17. E Minor Rag

Album Lyrics

The Kennebunkport Symphony Orchestra never sounded better than on Live From San Leandro. The fact that they had never sounded anywhere before should not diminish this claim. I'm really happy with the effort everybody gave to make this album possible. From rags to blues to folk, to places in between, Live From San Leandro will have your toes tapping and leave you with a smile.

Other Jared Karol Albums

Ode to Byerley

  1. Drive On Down the Road (MP3)
  2. Everything Will Be Alright
  3. Bear Claw (instrumental)
  4. Lovin' Man
  5. I've Been Waiting (MP3)
  6. Without You (MP3)
  7. Harriet St.
  8. Green Bananas
  9. Clayton Rag (instrumental)
  10. Until We Grow Old
  11. Beautiful Girl

Album Lyrics

So I'm playing around with this riff on the harmonica and I ask a friend of mine what I should call my new "song." She says, jokingly, "Ode to Byerley" in reference to the last name of a mutual friend of ours that I had a crush on. Little did any of us know at the time that Byerley would eventually be the woman that I would fall in love with and marry. This album is an ode to Erica Byerley (now Erica Karol), my wife who I love with all my heart. I hope you enjoy it. Hey, don't worry. They're not all sappy love songs. Take a listen and buy one for your friends. Release date: 2002.

Two Happy Ruths (Instrumental)

  1. life of riley (MP3)
  2. magnolia blues
  3. little molly (MP3)
  4. isaac's one
  5. good ole abe
  6. mts rag
  7. e minor rag
  8. my friend jason
  9. wayne goes to spain
  10. genevieve angel (MP3)

The fingerpicking styles of Mississippit John Hurt, Gary Davis and Kenny Sultan can be heard on this instrumental guitar album. More prominently, however, is the fingerpicking style of Jared Karol. The "Two Happy Ruths" were two girls that Jack Kerouac met while sojourning in New York City. He walked around Manhattan with the two happy Ruths. The artwork was done by elementary school students at Montessori Elementary School of Pacifica. I hope you enjoy these relaxing instrumentals. Release date: 2002.

Singles

 


(MP3)

Late Nite Gin - This song was taken from an earlier album of mine "Tight Lavender Pants" from 2000. We've all had an experience of staying up all night drinking gin to mourn the loss of someone who didn't love us, haven't we?. . .Haven't we? Okay, well maybe you haven't, but I did, just this once though. (Lyrics)

   


(MP3)

 Yogurt & Green Onions - A guitar instrumental about Kettle Chips. They've got a nice taste to 'em. I think you can find 'em at places like Trader Joe's and Whole Foods and other yuppie "health food" grocery stores.
   


(MP3)

 Pallet On Your Floor - This is an old traditional song that has been played by everyone from Doc Watson to Gillian Welch. This version is taken from a Mississippi John Hurt live album. I don't need no fancy bed, just lay me down a pallet on your floor. . .Recorded live at Bazaar Cafe in February 2002.
   


(MP3)

 Brokedown - My father passed away in the fall of 2000. Every once in a while I would breakdown and cry over the loss. This time it happened as I was driving to work. Also recorded live at Bazaar Cafe in February 2002. (Lyrics)
   

 
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