Kemper Crabb: contemporary folk with a medieval/world twist
KEMPER CRABB is a singer/songwriter who draws his inspiration from medieval folk
music. Much of the music that he writes and performs is beautiful, haunting and
melody driven. It is dark, yet full of light. Kemper has a very calming and
warm singing voice that can transport the listener to another place and time. He
also plays many instruments, lutes, recorders, mandolin, dulcimers, guitar,
hurdy gurdy, and other assorted early acoustic instruments.
Kemper was born in San Antonio, TX and grew up with his younger sister as the
son of a college English professor Mom and a high school football coach, and
later College professor Dad. When he was six he read J. R. R. Tolkien's "The
Hobbit" and "Lord of the Rings" Trilogy and began his lifelong interest in
science fiction, art, and spiritual knowledge. In the 70's Kemper formed the art
rock band ArkAngel and in the 80's he released his first solo album of Medieval
music called "The Vigil." It sold over one hundred thousand copies on vinyl, but
went out of print by 1986. The album was re-released on its 20th anniversary.
In the late 90's Kemper was a member of the Folk/Rock group Caedman's Call and
also recorded his "Medieval Christmas Album" which is unlike any Christmas music
you have ever heard. In 1997 he became a member of the progressive rock band
Atomic Opera. Kemper is also an Episcopal Priest, Husband, Father, Grandfather,
Writer, Teacher, and all-around nice guy.