Punk Pioneer Eugene Ripper Drops New Single "Battle of the Punks and Pushers" Ahead of Fall Tour

Fri Sep 29, 2023

Eugene Ripper, the trailblazing fast folk rocker and Canadian punk pioneer, delivers us a raucous bang of dirty guitars and stomping boots as he releases his latest digital single, "Battle of the Punks and Pushers." This electrifying release coincides with his upcoming CA/EU/UK tour, which kicks off in Toronto in September 2023. Check it out on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/eugeneripper

Ripper, a seasoned veteran and undeniable talent of the Canadian punk scene, cut his rock and roll teeth as a founding guitarist in the first-wave Canadian surf punkabilly rockers Stark Naked & The Fleshtones. Ripper's musical journey has been nothing short of remarkable. After his time with the Fleshtones, he embarked on a solo career that has spanned decades, characterized by a unique synthesis of punk, folk, roots, and rock. This mixing bowl of tonal expressions allowed Ripper to forge his own path to dirty musical heaven.

Godfather of Canadian Punk Folk Movement, Toronto’s EUGENE RIPPER Releases "Folk Song 3000"/"Go Van Gogh” Announces World Tour

Fri Aug 25, 2023

Pioneer of the punk rock fast folk movement, Eugene Ripper is back with an electrifying new single "Folk Song 3000" accompanied by the powerful B-side "Go Van Gogh" and series of shows for 2023. Steeped in the rich heritage of folk music infused with a contemporary twist, these tracks showcase Ripper's distinctive song writing and musical prowess. Check them out on YouTube here: