Evelyn Roper-Singer/Songwriter
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Evelyn Roper

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Chasing The Sun
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Released: Jan 1, 2009
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  • Genre: Americana / Country / Western Swing

    Location Colorado, Un

    Profile Views: 21975

    Last Login: 3/10/2013

    Member Since 1/16/2009

    Website www.opalmoonband.com

    Record Label indie

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    .. .. .. .. .. Evelyn likes to "rock" it--but she'll sand a ballad more often than not. In love with the folktale, she gravitated towards writing songs based on her early childhood zipcode of Southern-AZ. Having the freedom and space to dream amongst cacti and other creatures that sting, bite, scratch, poison or are just plain onery, gave Evelyn the opportunity to sidestep the prickly things and get right to the heart of the matter. She picked up the guitar at age 9, and sang, wrote and played to the thunderstorms and wildflowers. It only took another twenty years before she decided to share her music with human critters. Upon moving to the Colorado mountains and removing the sand from her vocal chords, she pulled together a style reflective of that rural upbringing and diversity. Western Swing may be paired with a border song, or a hint of "Ghost Riders in the Sky" echoes in her tribute to the outlaws' spirit. She may growl out a Johnny Cash then lilt an EmmyLou or throw in a surf, blues or rock song just for spite and spontaneity. She writes of old-fashioned love and in your face truths , but also points to the positivity of looking to the sky AND keeping a foot on the ground. Her songs are in storied form but are rich with symbolism. Her lyrics have been described as " a painting, a poem and a song" all in one. .. .. .. .. .. ..

  • Members

    Evelyn Roper on Vocals and Lead Guitar. Dio Musquiz Jr on Bass guitar. Forrest Dobson on Drums and vocals. . All members of Opal Moon. Honky-tonk, Country/Rock with a modified twang .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .......... ...... .......... Waunita Wranglers include: Tammy Pringle-vocals and guitar. Ryan Pringle-vocals and Bass guitar. Will Dudley- vocals and guitar. Evelyn on guitar and vocals. Solo gigs include the Western genre- to the acoustic settings of country and rock. Works with Chris Coady on his latest CD--acoustic/folk singing harmony vocals. Back-up and harmony vocals for Will Dudley on the last 4 of his CD's, including two of Evelyn's original songs on his latest CD "Compadres".

  • Influences

    Waylon Jennings, Kathy Mattea, Linda Rondstadt, Fleetwood Mac, Patsy Cline, Hank Williams (3chords!), Bob Wills, Emmylou Harris, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Tom Russell, Marshall Tucker Band, Metallica, R. W. Hampton, Bill Barwick,Dave Stamey. Anything Texas blues, good Rockabilly, surf -but only the instrumentals, Western Swing. I like the heartfelt ballads and the in-your- face driving bass and drum. I want to dance like there is no one watching and cry my heart out from the beauty of a song when I am alone. .. .. .. .. .. ..

  • Sounds Like

    Rosanne Cash or Linda Ronstadt a little. But sounds like herself-most definitely!

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Comments

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  • Harry Tumbleweed

    Prayer Is The Most Powerful Weapon Against Trials, The Most Effective Medicine Against Sickness, And The Most Valuable Gift To Some We Care For, Have A Beautiful And Happy Birthday Evelyn With Lots Of Love Your Way Each And Every Day And Nighttime Too, Big Smiles And Prayers Across The Miles ~;;~

    1 year ago
  • Harry Tumbleweed

     Even As The Rose Fades,'' A New Seed Is Forming.'' It Is Gods Way Of Encouraging Change. ~''~ Happy Blessed Peaceful Trails And Big Smiles And Prayers Acrosss The Miles. 

    1 year ago
  • Harry Tumbleweed

     May The Lord Shine Brightly On You & Your House & Family This Day & Every Day & Night Time Too Have A Blessed & Peaceful New Year 2012. Thanks & Appreciation ~ Harry T
      

    1 year ago
  • Harry Tumbleweed

     Those People Who You Miss In Your Happiness Are The Ones Who You Love~But Those People Who You Miss In Your Sadness Are The Ones Who Love You. DO NOT FORGET THEM. Have A Wonderful Day & A Blessed 1ST Day Of Fall.'' Happy Trails & Big Smiles & Prayers Across The Miles. .

    1 year ago
  • Harry Tumbleweed

     Life Is Not Waiting For The Storms To Pass.'' Its About Learning To Dance In The Rain.'' Because Nobody That Ever Gave There Best Ever Regretted It.''Have A Wonderfull & Blessed Day ~Happy Trails & Big Smiles Across The Miles~''Keep On Truckin.'' 

    1 year ago
  • Harry Tumbleweed

    Some Of The Greatest Things In Life Allways Seem To Come To You When You're Not Looking For Them.''~Happy Labor Day & A Wonderful & Blessed Week Big Smiles Across The Miles"~ 

     

    1 year ago
  • Repeat

    nice to meet you too thanks for the friendship hope you like my tunes just me and my guitar no studio just live ill check your tunes out to have a great day 

    1 year ago
  • treyblake

    Hey Hon,love to you from Brighton uk.Keep meaning to say to you,try your Reverbnation page sometime when youre at a computer,its like myspace use to be in the old days,lots of folk usin it and really 'alive',i hvnt got internet either,but once a week or 2 wks is enough to keep it ticking over ,myspace has got like a ghost town!Good vibes,Trey

    1 year ago
  • Harry Tumbleweed

     Youth Is Not A Time Of Life~It Is A State Of Mind~Have A Great & Blessed Day Filled With Many Happy Blessed Peaceful Trails & May All Of Your Trails & Paths Be Blessed Coming In & Going Out~May The Winds Be Gentle Upon Your Face & Your Direction Be Gentle Straight & True As The Flight Of The Eagle~Big Smiles Across The Miles~May The Rainbow Allways Touch Your Shoulder~Harry T.

    1 year ago
  • Harry Tumbleweed

    Good Morning My Friend~May Sunshine & Love Go With You & Walk Beside You & Shelter you & Yours In Blessings Of Abundant Peace & Love from Above On The Wings Of A Snow White Dove May He Send Down His Pure Sweet Love~Thanks Evelyn For Being A Friend~Happy Blessed Peaceful Trails~Harry & The Tumbling Tumbleweeds~
     
     

    2 years ago
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Bio:

Evelyn likes to "rock" it--but she'll sand a ballad more often than not. In love with the folktale, she gravitated towards writing songs based on her early childhood zipcode of Southern-AZ. Having the freedom and space to dream amongst cacti and other creatures that sting, bite, scratch, poison or are just plain onery, gave Evelyn the opportunity to sidestep the prickly things and get right to the heart of the matter. She picked up the guitar at age 9, and sang, wrote and played to the thunderstorms and wildflowers. It only took another twenty years before she decided to share her music with human critters. Upon moving to the Colorado mountains and removing the sand from her vocal chords, she pulled together a style reflective of that rural upbringing and diversity. Western Swing may be paired with a border song, or a hint of "Ghost Riders in the Sky" echoes in her tribute to the outlaws' spirit. She may growl out a Johnny Cash then lilt an EmmyLou or throw in a surf, blues or rock song just for spite and spontaneity. She writes of old-fashioned love and in your face truths , but also points to the positivity of looking to the sky AND keeping a foot on the ground. Her songs are in storied form but are rich with symbolism. Her lyrics have been described as " a painting, a poem and a song" all in one.

Member Since:

January 16, 2009

Members:

Charles Smith on Vocals and Lead Guitar. John Levins on Vocals and Bass guitar. Forrest Dobson on Drums and vocals. Evelyn Roper on vocals and acoustic rhythm guitar. All members of Opal Moon. Honky-tonk, Country/Rock with a modified twang

Waunita Wranglers include: Tammy Pringle-vocals and guitar. Ryan Pringle-vocals and Bass guitar. Will Dudley- vocals and guitar. Evelyn on guitar and vocals. Solo gigs include the Western genre- to the acoustic settings of country and rock. Works with Chris Coady on his latest CD--acoustic/folk singing harmony vocals. Back-up and harmony vocals for Will Dudley on the last 4 of his CD's, including two of Evelyn's original songs on his latest CD "Compadres".

Influences:

Waylon Jennings, Kathy Mattea, Linda Rondstadt, Fleetwood Mac, Patsy Cline, Hank Williams (3chords!), Bob Wills, Emmylou Harris, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Tom Russell, Marshall Tucker Band, Metallica, R. W. Hampton, Bill Barwick,Dave Stamey. Anything Texas blues, good Rockabilly, surf -but only the instrumentals, Western Swing. I like the heartfelt ballads and the in-your- face driving bass and drum. I want to dance like there is no one watching and cry my heart out from the beauty of a song when I am alone.

Sounds Like:

Emmylou Harris or Linda Ronstadt a little. But sounds like herself-most definitely!

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