THE ROADHOUSE BAND

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Whatever the venue, this band epitomizes that classic goodtime American Roadhouse experience,

playing music lives and breathes with the crowd as they dance and listen.  

Elements of R&B, Funk, Rock, Reggae, Blues, Jazz and Soul, blended into eclectic high octane music. 

 A groove so wide... you can slide in sideways.

 
 

STEVE PIPER ... Vocals & Guitar

 

Singing with a natural and passionate voice that is contagiously entertaining, Steve’s approach to music is a combination of Blues, Soul and Zen philosophies. His favorite review from other musicians is; “It’s real and it’s honest.” He's not given to showy presentations but listeners will definitely be entertained by the obvious connection between the songs he plays and the sincerity with which he plays them. A Delbert McClinton tune about the humors of livin' life will be as energetically presented as one of B.B. King’s haunting blues tunes or a rollicking rendition of an old R&B tune.

 

CARL HOPKINS ... Guitar & Vocals

 

One of the Pioneer Valley’s most popular guitarists, Carl has played and recorded in the area for the last 25 years. He played lead guitar with the late Jack Amberlock and can be heard on Jack’s live album; Blues Unlimited, recorded at Theodore's. Carl’s popularity as a lead guitarist grew with The Bullriders and Driven WheelSusan Duncan and the Boys of Blue, Into the Blue. In recent years he's worked with local favorites Blueshead.

Carl’s guitar playing is warm and rhythmic, complimenting the traditional styles; his lead improvisations will capture any audience. When he’s not burning the frets with ROADHOUSE or the original/cover rockin blues of the Terraplanes, he shows his versatility by playing acoustic and electric guitars in the pop recordings of PNC Studios and the sound tracks for the Fox Network TV fishing show, On the Water. 

Carl's tune 'Shine Box' was selected for the 2007 MISC compilation CD


DAVE THOMPSON ... Drums

 

The engine that keeps the the rhythm section's wheels rolling and on track, Dave has the ROADHOUSE groove running like a night train, on time, solid and steady. He brings a groove logic that enhances the the bands sounds as if he's been playing with them for years...in fact he was a member of  Into The Blue  with Carl in the 80's. Dave's chops and style have developed playing all types of music with a variety of bands. Well versed and tasteful, Dave fuels the fire that keeps the ROADHOUSE train smokin' to get your feet happy and your fingers tappin'.

 
 

Dave 'Murph' Murphy ...Bass & Vocals

 

Schooled at The Berklee School of Music, Murph has been performing live music since the 70's. He formed the R&B and blues band Uncle Martha with Ozzie Williams in the 90’s and recently played bass on Larry Berger’s soon to be released second album. He also appears with the cover band “THFB”. Proficient in many styles, he’s played everything from metal to mariachi and made all the stops in between, this diverse experience brings a unique slant to his playing. “Each style has it’s own conventions, and when you can get to a place where styles meet you can make interesting things happen". Murph has worked with Dave Thompson before they joined ROADHOUSE their energy and rapport makes for a very groove-oriented rhythm section.