Ted Russell Kamp is an American singer-songwriter. He is the bassist for Shooter Jennings' backing band. As a solo artist, Kamp has released 11 albums.

Ted Russell Kamp
Genres
Occupation(s)Composer
Arranger
Producer
Performer
Instrument(s)Guitar
Bass
Mandolin
Lap Steel Guitar
Keyboards
Years active1995–present
LabelsPoMo
Kufala
Dualtone
Websitetedrussellkamp.com

Biography

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Born in New York, Kamp grew up in the Northeast U.S. before moving to Seattle where he began his music career. He fronted a trio, Ponticello, which released four albums. During this time, Kamp released his first solo album, Dedications (1996). Kamp moved to Los Angeles in 2001 and started a new group, Union Pacific. He performed with other bands and worked as a session musician before being hired as the bassist for Shooter Jennings' band, the .357s.[2]

Kamp also continued his solo career, with his album Divisadero[3][4] ranked as #34 on the Americana Music Association's 2007 chart.

In 2011, Kamp released Get Back to the Land,[5] which made the top 25 on the Americana Radio Chart and was #1 on the Euro Americana Chart.

In January 2013, Kamp released Night Owl,[6] which made the US Americana Radio Chart (#34) and the Euro Americana Chart (#15).

Kamp self-released The Low and Lonesome Sound in 2015, followed a year later by the acoustic album Flying Solo.[7][8] He joined Ted Wulfers to record the classic song Tulsa Time to help support the Red Cross of Oklahoma. 100% of the proceeds were donated to The Oklahoma Red Cross.

Kamp is also an established producer in the music industry.

Discography

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Solo albums

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  • 1996: Dedications (Poetry Of The Moment [PoMo])
  • 2005: Northsouth (PoMo)
  • 2005: The Ponticello Years (Kufala)
  • 2006: Nashville Fineline (Kufala)
  • 2007: Divisadero (PoMo)
  • 2008: Poor Man's Paradise (Dualtone / PoMo)
  • 2010: California Country Soul, Vol. 2 : Ballads (PoMo)
  • 2011: Get Back To The Land (Dualtone / PoMo)
  • 2013: Night Owl (PoMo)
  • 2015: The Low and Lonesome Sound (self-released via CD Baby)
  • 2016: Flying Solo [Audio & Video Labs, Inc.)
  • 2019: Walkin' Shoes (PoMo Records)

As primary artist/song contributor

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  • 2009: various artists - A Bob Dylan Tribute: So Happy Just To See You Smile (Hanky Panky) - track 15, "Dignity"
  • 2010: various artists - I Like It Better Here - More Music From Home (Hemifrån) - track 14, "You Are My Home"

As guest musician

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  • 2007: Gina Villalobos - Miles Away (Face West)
  • 2008: Waylon Jennings and the 357's - Waylon Forever (Vagrant)
  • 2010: Shy Blakeman - Long Distance Man (Winding Road)
  • 2014: Calico the Band - Rancho California (California Country)
  • 2014: Creekwood - '2000 Miles West
  • 2015: Alice Wallace - Memories Music & Pride (California Country)
  • 2015: Sam Morrow - There is No Map (Forty Below / Relativity)
  • 2016: Ry Bradley - You Me and the Music (self-released)
  • 2018: Dale Justice - Trouble Man (Hillbilly Highway)
  • 2021: Chris Armes - Ocotillo Rose (Yucca Thunder){{ }}
  • 2023: Diplo, Sturgill Simpson, and Dove Cameron Use Me (Brutal Hearts loop)

References

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  1. ^ Haag, Stephen (July 18, 2011). "TED RUSSELL KAMP: GET BACK TO THE LAND". PopMatters. Retrieved 2023-01-12. Don't let Ted Russell Kamp's Zappa-esque cookie duster fool you — he's no avant-garde prankster. Rather, he's an earnest country-rock/rockin'-country singer-songwriter
  2. ^ Ruhlmann, William. "Artist Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
  3. ^ "Album Review: Ted Russell Kamp - Divisadero". Allmusic. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
  4. ^ Berick, Michael (March–April 2007). "Album Review: Ted Russell Kamp - Divisadero". No Depression. 1 (68). ISSN 1088-4971. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
  5. ^ "Album Review: Ted Russell Kamp - Get Back to the Land". Allmusic. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
  6. ^ "Music: Ted Russell Kamp - Night Owl". PopMatters. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
  7. ^ "Music: Ted Russell Kamp - The Low and Lonesome Sound". PopMatters. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
  8. ^ "Bassist Ted Russell Kamp, Flying Solo..." Bass Musician. 8 April 2016. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
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