Stephen Karl and Handsome Animals is the songwriting project of guitarist and composer Stephen Griesgraber. Composer of "And intriguing mix of drone and improv. Stately, handsome pieces." Pitchfork on Vespers by Redhooker 7.2, and "80s Instrumental Shredwave. You can't go wrong with tasteful nostalgia." Obscuresound.com on Highland Park by Steve Vibes, his latest project finds him exploring American songwriting in the tradition of Townes Van Zandt, Tom Waits, and Bruce Springsteen.    

Vocals, Guitar / Stephen Karl
Pedal Steel / Brett Parnell
Bass / Zach Abramson
Harmonium / Derek Muro