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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.
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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.
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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
Wheel, Susan 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 |
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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'.
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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.
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