Jesse Roper
Jesse Lee Roper | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 20, 1982 Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
| Origin | Metchosin, British Columbia, Canada |
| Genres | Blues, Rock, Indie |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, Vocals, Cajón, Harmonica, Bass. |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Website | www.theropershow.com |
‘’’Jesse Roper’’’ (born March 20, 1982) is a Canadian blues and rock guitarist and vocalist from Victoria, British Columbia. He plays both as a solo performer and as frontman of his band The Roper Show. Roper has been touring Canada since 2011.
Early Life
Roper was born and raised in the rural community of Metchosin, British Columbia, Canada. He first started playing the guitar at age six[1] when his father bought him a guitar after he had showed interest in playing. [2] At age nine he played on a stage for the first time when he was given the opportunity to jam with guitar player Colin James at a show in Victoria, BC. [3] Roper did not, however, play on stage again until his late-twenties due to a fear of public performance. “I was scared to go on stage or play in front of people,” he stated in 2014. “My buddies in high school all knew I played guitar, but I kind of hid it away. I had no desire to play in a band. It was very closeted for me.” [4] Before deciding to pursue a career as a professional musician Roper worked at various jobs, including working as a painter for eight years, but found that he “was busy, but wasn’t happy.” [5]
Career
The Roper Show
In 2009, Roper began playing professionally as the front man of The Roper Show.[6] The Roper Show initially featured Jesse Roper on guitar, Steve Linger on drums, and Travis Taylor on bass. The Roper Show recorded their first album, ‘’The Roper Show EP’’, on which Roper played guitar and bass and Steve Linger played drums, in 2011.[7] The band broke up shortly thereafter, but was reunited when Jesse returned from Toronto and recorded ‘’Son of John’’. ‘’Son of John’’ was a successful release, and The Roper Show became the The Zone 91.3 band of the month in August of 2013.[8] During the summer of 2014, The Roper Show played every major festival on Vancouver Island, including Rifflandia Music Festival, Sunfest, Tall Tree Music Festival, and Rock the Shores. His third studio album, ‘’Redbird’’, will be released in November, 2014.[9]
Solo
After The Roper Show broke up in 2011, Jesse moved from Victoria BC to Toronto to pursue a music career as a solo artist.[10] Though he returned to Victoria and reunited with Linger for the second album release, he has continued to perform as a solo artist.
Discography
- ‘’Red Bird’’ (Release expected November, 2014)
- ‘’Son of John’’ (2013)
- ‘’The Roper Show EP’’ (2012)
Singles
- ‘’Yukon Girl’’ (2013)
- ‘’Hail Mary’’ (2013)
See also
- Music of Canada
- Canadian rock
- List of Canadian musicians
- List of bands from Canada
- Category:Canadian musical groups
References
- ^ Arnold Lim (July 4, 2014). "'Epic' guitar player ropes them in". GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE.
- ^ "Jesse Roper Interview & Music Video". TheSeen. Oct 18, 2013.
- ^ John Vermilyea. "The Roper Show "The Roper Show"". Blues Underground Network.
- ^ Mike Devlin (March 26, 2014). "Metchosin's Jesse Roper overcomes shyness, aims for career in music". Times Colonist.
- ^ Arnold Lim (July 4, 2014). "'Epic' guitar player ropes them in". GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE.
- ^ Mike Devlin (March 26, 2014). "Metchosin's Jesse Roper overcomes shyness, aims for career in music". Times Colonist.
- ^ "Van Wisdom". Made You Look Media. September 17, 2014.
- ^ "Band of the Month (August 2013)- The Roper Show". The Zone 91.3. August 1, 2013.
- ^ "Jesse Roper - Van Wisdom". September 16, 2014.
- ^ "Van Wisdom". Made You Look Media. September 17, 2014.