Press/Reviews

Carl Solomon

“Weaver of New Americana Tales”

For booking inquiries: Carl@carlsolomonmusic.com

Hello I love to play music, talk about songwriting and share about my project called “Soldiers Song and Voices. I would love to share my music to fill your musical needs. Have you ever wanted to take the music home? You can have the music come to you. Really Lets have a home party, concert and or………..? I play mostly original music, blending in other folks songs that speak to me. I m sure we can put together a wonderful musical experience.
Let’s talk!

Biography

Carl Solomon has been described as “A Weaver of New Americana Tales.” After inheriting a beat poet’s name, Carl grew up in Brooklyn N.Y. and later moved to Baltimore. Carl’s kaleidoscope of songs are crafted from his diverse & varied life experiences, a few of which include: Carnival Barker, Clerk, Counselor, Musician and Songwriter. Using his observation and insight into human relationships, Carl has crafted unique stories from the many folks he has encountered in his travels. Solomon’s songs lay out images you can see, feel and touch. His recollections and humor bring to life a collection of wonderful songs you won’t soon forget!

Soldier Songs and Voices Portland Metro Area

Carl had a great idea that he brought to life! He collected a group of songwriters and musicians from the Portland / Vancouver area. Together, they built a local chapter of the national organization- “Soldier Songs & Voices”. This group gives a creative outlet to Vets by teaching them music, guitar & song writing skills.

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Reviews

"From where I sit, Carl's music has it all. His songs are honest and expertly crafted, with a straightforward simplicity that weaves effortlessly into folk, Americana, and classic songwriter genres. To me, his style evokes the best of John Prine, Mark Knopfler, Jackson C. Frank, and Dave Van Ronk, with stories as rich as they are insightful. This folk DJ appreciates music rooted in human experience and communicated plainly to strangers with willing hearts. I'm grateful for artists like Carl who put everything of themselves in their composition, but with the listener in mind." -- Jenny Inzerillo, High Plains Public Radio
Jenny Inzerillo, High Plains Public Radio
Portland’s own Carl Solomon will open the show at 12:30. This local singer-songwriter accompanies himself on guitar and delivers riveting “slice of life” songs steeped in soulful folk, roots, and blues. Carl performs in the storyteller tradition, and delivers tales well worth listening to.
Timberline Mountain Music Festival
Your Crow song is on my playlist yet again tomorrow morning. I just LOVE it. I sorta wish I could play it non-stop throughout my entire hour-and-a-half long show, it's that good.
Diane Hunt KBOO FM Host Folk Expresso Show- www.KBOO.fm
Carl's prose is wonderfully creative and engaging, his melodies gentle, joyful and playful. To experience his live performance is to be wondrously transported to a place only sweet, true music can take you.
Judy Beaudoin Paradise House Concerts
Even though his music is tinged with humor, Carl Solomon's songs have the earnest approach of their Appalachian and country/western/folk roots. The guitar and back-up on his engaging new CD compliment Carl's honest and endearing vocal style. The songs combine simplicity, warmth and depth. He feels like an old and welcome friend from the first listen. Be careful, though the songs will stick with you, especially Those Two Crows.
Laurie Sonnefeld Co Host "Movin On" KBOO FM Radio
Solomon is a gentle, often humorous songwriter who writes catchy literate songs that reference everything from Hank Williams to the Flintstones.
Steppin Out Gresham Outlook Newspaper
Carl writes cool songs, plus he is a wonderful person!
Doug Henderson, Promoter
For someone who was born in Baltimore, and lives in Portland, Oregon, Carl Solomon sure does have a Route 66 soul in him. These are drivin' down the road songs. So load'em up and take'em with you...
Nathan Brown Poet Laureate of Oklahoma
Carl’s gift of storytelling inspires his songwriting. The honesty of his songs are compelling. He kept us mesmerized at his recent show...What a great evening.
Concert Goer

Venues

New Seasons Market, Portland, Oregon,Goorins Hats- San Francisco, Austin & Portland, Portland International Airport, Anderson Fair,Houston. JP HopsHouse, Houston, Texas, Open Door Cafe/Gallery, Sisters, Oregon, Robin Hood Resort, Union, Washington,Choockoham Arts Festival, Tumbleweed 3Rivers Festival, Richland, Washington,Green Frog Tavern, Bellingham, Washington,Portland International Airport Entertainment Program Estacada Summer Celebration, Estacada, Oregon. Smoky Mountain Songwriting Festival, Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Bend Roots Festival, Bend, Oregon. Oregon State Fair, Salem, Oregon. Portland Nursery Apple Tasting Festival, Portland,Oregon. McMenamin’s Historic Hotels and Pubs, Portland, Oregon. Artichoke Music, Portland,Oregon. Mocha Rizing Cafe, Sandwich, New Hampshire. Red Door, Portsmouth, New Hampshire,Skunk Hollow Tavern, Harland Four Corners, Vermont. Portland Saturday Market, Portland, Oregon. Paradise House Concerts, Eagle Creek, Oregon,John Mears Presents House Concerts

Radio Airplay

  • Jenny Inzerillo, High Plains Morning Public Radio
  • Amarillo,Texas
  • Rich Warren, The Midnight Special, WFMT Radio – 98.7 FM / syndicated
  • Pandora Radio.com/Carl Solomon station
  • KBOO 90.7 FM, Folk Expresso, Portland, Oregon KBOO 90.7 FM,
  • Movin On, Portland, Oregon
  • Acoustic FM Internet Radio, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
  • Marfa Public Radio 93.5 FM, Marfa, Texas.
  • KLCC 89.7 FM, Eugene, Oregon

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