Mark Ripp

“Ripp is a genuinely great songwriter” – Americana UK
I'm a singer songwriter in the Canadiana genre.  My start was in the coffee houses of Toronto one half century ago. Those urban folk beginnings were followed by a ten year run as front man and writer for Toronto roots rockers The Bel-Vistas.  The last three decades or so I’ve spent raising a family and pursuing music as a solo artist.  I work away in my home studio and am sometimes involved in recording and producing for others
Influences include, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, John Hiatt, Neil Young and Nick Lowe
If you’re a fan of thoughtful, melodic, roots based song writing I encourage you to have a listen.  I perform solo and with a band doing my original songs and a variety of covers.  My latest musical project is The Joyful Hope.  We do original and classic instrumental rock, surf and twang with a hint of blues. Our self-titled debut album is available on bandcamp