Ron Hipp w/Carol Statella ~Out of the Rain~

A folk duo with a warm, evocative approach. The debut album "Two Hearts" has received positive notices in print (notably Sing Out! Magazine), been played on radio programs internationally, and charted on the Roots Music Report. An acoustic fingerstyle guitarist, singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Ron has performed in a variety of styles since his mid-teens. His expressive baritone voice, consummate fingerpicking, and mesmerizing songs make his shows an unforgettable experience. Ron has contributed to recording projects by other artists over the years as a studio musician and has many CD cover photos to his credit. Carol (multi-instrumentalist/singer) has played in backup orchestras for Joni Mitchell, The Moody Blues, and Brian Wilson. She's also been a music journalist and worked as a public radio announcer, and performed with the Atlanta Opera Orchestra and Atlanta Symphony Chorus. Ron and Carol have known each other and crossed paths musically for a decade and a half, through many artistic and personal evolutions. Their sound together has been described as eloquent and vivid. Onstage, Ron and Carol draw audiences in with artful musicality, occasionally inane humor, and absolute focus on inviting the listener into the depths of a song. " . . . delightful, emotionally involving work "~Sing Out! Magazine www.outoftherainmusic.net