Karl Straub
Karl Straub is a highly regarded songwriter and performer called "a
world-class original on electric guitar" and "DC's most original
songwriter." He headed the legendary Graverobbers in the 1990s and
countless artists have since covered his material, including Last Train
Home, Virginia Coalition, the Kennedys, Eugene Chadbourne, Kevin
Johnson, and many more. His songs range from rock 'n' roll fuzz to Elvis
Costello-like lyrical surprise, from bubblegum pop to Western swing, and
from Hank Williams honky-tonk to Thelonious Monk jazz, often in the same
song. In December, Karl and Eric Brace of Last Train Home debuted their
epic song cycle of the gold rush, HANGTOWN DANCEHALL. Karl is also
bringing out fresh work such as the trashy-rock project Crow Town and
the long-awaited Bubblegum Picasso album. With a degree in Music
Education, Karl teaches professional-level songwriting and guitar, both
in Northern Virginia classes and online. See more at
KarlStraubMusic.com.