PLU Concert review
The Mast, October 12, 2007

Every now and then, you sit in on an act that makes you think to yourself, "This kid's going somewhere." Justin Klump's performance in The Cave Oct. 5 was just that. A former PLU student, Klump nearly packed The Cave to capacity for HUMP.

Sitting on a barstool with his Taylor acoustic guitar, Justin dove into his first song with next to no warning. Listening to Justin play through the first song, I couldn't help but think of John Mayer's early albums, specifically "Inside Wants Out." There was also a slight hint of Jason Mraz's sound.

Admittedly, this act has been done, but it has not been done quite like this. And for a self-taught guitarist, Klump was astonishingly good.

"I taught myself guitar by learning Dave Matthew's Band," Klump said.

The fact that he taught himself his instrument was not evident during the set. One instrumental piece in particular, "Judas", showcased a certain mastery of the acoustic guitar.

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