Origin Anacortes, Washington, United States Genres Indie rockcountry Occupations Singer-songwritermulti-instrumentalistrecord producer Instruments Vocals,guitar,bassguitar,drum,skeyboard,ssaxophone Years active 1996–present Karl Blau is an American indie rock and country vocalist, producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but originally from Anacortes, Washington. A member of the Knw-Yr-Own/K Records collective, he is known for his musical output, live shows, and self recording and distribution. Blau incorporates elements of folk, dub, R&B, bossa nova, grunge, hip hop, drone, country, & worldbeat.