Justin opened his mouth one day and hasn't closed it for 26 years. What comes out of it is almost always too loud, and may sometimes surprise you, maybe even stop to make you think or feel something you'd lost touch with or forgotten about, but most of the time, you're left trying to sort out which parts to bring home with you and which to sprinkle like kitty litter on time's bar floor and step over on your way out the door. But even the kitty litter bits will stick to your shoes, so no matter how much you'd like to leave it behind, a line or a note or phrase will follow you home and climb into bed with you. That's the way Justin's songs work. Songs about cards, water, love, politics, jealousy, youth, friendship, sin, and drinking, all crafted with a care that reveals itself on repeated listens. Intrigued? Feel free to download a song or two, or even better, come check out one of Justin's shows, either solo on guitar and harmonica, or backed by the rotating cast of characters who provide live accompaniment, inspiration, and friendship to the precocious Mr. Pope and his big mouth.
For more information, send an email to justinpopemusic@yahoo.com
Yeah! Good ol' ebow! Will definitely try to be out there in your neck of the woods at some point. We actually have a show on sept. 13th as well at Chaser's in Keansburg NJ. Also at Spike Hill in Brooklyn on August 26th.
So I was in AC the other night and was reminded of the one and only Pope-Daddy in two ways: 1. The opening act for the Regina Spektor concert I was at covered "Bird on a Wire"...brilliant. 2. I was dealt 6/7 in Hold 'Em....I played the hand as I always do but got high cards on the flop so I folded.
I miss hanging in New Hope with everyone. We should all get together this summer.
greetings ol' friend... glad to see you haven't lost that knack for creating lush folk soundscapes dipped in melancholy and speckled with comforting references to montreal (see: "3439 rue ste-famille")... i also like the love you're showing to the new pornographers kinfolk on your page. have you heard the project by todd fancey (their guitarist)... he just goes by "fancey". cheers pal.
Well I'm sorry to hear about that busted nut, that can be a tough break but at least it hasn't put a crack in your Mandolining...okay I'm done (and very sorry). So it'll be a battle royale family band style? We'll throw down. You guys sounded great at J&P's, hopefully I can catch you with the rest of the band next time around, do they wear the full costume? Talk to ya later.
Hey, I finally got to finish listening to the ending of "Swear" from the live show. Very rewarding!! That song is awesome. We have to do that again sometime!! Have a great weekend.
i havent seen you in some time so i swung though to show you some love...LOVE LOVE LOVE. I sooo stole bubbles and put it on my page. And i started a fan club, if you want to join it will be a small annual fee of 129.99 which will grant you an invite to the "justin pope fan club mysapce page".
your show the other night was wonderful! i enjoyed your CD about 4x on the way home. Thanks for your hospitality and for sharing your Lis with me, i needed a dose of her medicine
hey man! glad to see your playing so often. the page looks awesome by the way. reading about your music makes me miss the good ole days. boosch. i miss you a lot man. i'll call you soon from my new cell phone!! yeah! i'm moving up in the world. one step at a time.
