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Matt Hopper & The Roman Candles
Americana / Psychedelic / Rock

Back in Idaho for July and loving the sunshine



Hatcher Pass, Alaska
United States

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Last Login:  7/14/2009
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   Matt Hopper & The Roman Candles: General Info
Member Since1/23/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.matthopper.com
Band MembersBAND
Matt Hopper
Sean Hatton
A. Nigel Gates

MANAGEMENT
Erin Smolinski
management@matthopper.com

BOOKING
Hatcher Pass Agency
booking@hatcherpass.org

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InfluencesiLike Matt Hopper

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers / The Rolling Stones / The Beatles / Weezer / Cheap Trick / Supertramp / ELO / Lucinda Williams / The Jayhawks / Josh Rouse / Todd Snider / The Lemonheads / Tristeza / Starflyer 59 / Ryan Adams / My Morning Jacket / Cameron McGill / Palomino / Marcus Bently / Buddy Guy / John Lee Hooker / Tim Easton / Chocolate Genius / Keith Sweat / Dr. Dog / M. Ward / Pink Floyd / Janis Joplin / Van Morrison / Bob Dylan / Damien Jurado / Pedro The Lion / Band of Horses / Band of Annuals / Joseph Arthur / Adele / Fischerspooner / Sleepy Jackson / Leonard Cohen / Richard Hawley / Tom Waits / Led Zeppelin / Modest Mouse / Neil Young / Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds / Portugal The Man / Radiohead / The Push Stars / Old Pike / Red House Painters / Rod Stewart / Ron Sexsmith / Silversun Pickups / Sigor Ros / Sparklehorse / Magnolia Electric Company / Wilco / Velvet Underground / The Cure / U2 / The Killers / Television / Talking Heads / Kings of Leon / Kings of Convenience / Supergrass / Fleetwood Mac / John Davidson / Gwen Stefani / Air / Sean Hatton / Johnny Liszak / Cold War Kids / Richard Swift / Slowdive / Mojave 3 / The Mommyheads / Aphex Twin / Moby / Lenny Kravitz / Nate Dogg / Snoop Doggy Dogg / Dr. Dre / New Order / Interpol / Ladycop / Mark Barnette / Mary Paine / Elliot Smith / Lael Alderman / Raised By Tigers / Crackmachine / The Born Losers / Konami Defense System / Danzig / Steve Earle / Evan Phillips & The Whipsaws / Steve Bacon / Morrissey / The Smiths / Eric Clapton / John Lennon / Paul McCartney / George Harrison / Ringo Starr / The Juice / T.J. Pedriana / Shauney Ali / Blake Thomas / Josh Harty / The Blueheels / Jeff Bail / Kingdom Phyllum / Murder City Devils / The Whigs / Doves / Joe Christmas / Brothers Martin / The Judybats / The Julies / Gin Blossoms / Fear Before The March of Flames / Palmer, AK. The Man / Palmer, AK.The Town / The Simon Brothers / Brock Lindow & 36 Crazyfists / Mike Gorder / Delmag / Jeff Buckley / Matteo Sanchez / Explosions In The Sky / Mxpx / Michael Knott / Andrew Norsworthy / Counting Crows / Wallflowers / Rod Stewart / Mason Jennings / Depeche Mode / Kent / Edwyn Collins / Blur / Gorillaz / Underworld / Vampire Weekend / The Police / Simon & Garfunkel / The Watson Twins / Rilo Kiley / Mates of State / Jupiter Sunrise / Slightly Drawn / The Band / Richard Buckner / David Garza / Ian Moore / many many more

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Record Labelwww.hatcherpassrecords.com
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 16 2009 8:00P
ART MUSIC & MORE w/ Brandon Tyler Spokane, Washington
Jul 22 2009 5:00P
ALIVE AFTER FIVE w/ Head For The Hills Boise, Idaho
Jul 24 2009 9:30P
LIQUID Boise, Idaho
Jul 25 2009 9:30P
TOM GRAINEYS Boise, Idaho
Jul 26 2009 8:00P
NEUROLUX w/ Revolt Revolt + Actual Depiction + Special Guests Boise, Idaho
Jul 27 2009 8:00P
RED FEATHER LOUNGE (solo) Boise, Idaho
Jul 30 2009 6:00P
CLUB EDGE Halloween In July Party Salt Lake City, Utah
Jul 31 2009 8:00P
VELOUR w/ Desert Noises Provo, Utah
Aug 5 2009 8:00P
tba - boise - w/ Samantha Crain & The Midnight Shivers Boise, Idaho
Aug 13 2009 6:00P
HIGH NOON SALOON *early show* Madison, Wisconsin
Aug 16 2009 10:00P
TOOTLES PUMPKIN INN Circleville, Ohio
Aug 17 2009 8:00P
RUMBA CAFE w/ Quixote Columbus, Ohio
Sep 4 2009 9:00P
KEN’S CREEKSIDE LOUNGE Sedona, Arizona
Sep 24 2009 8:00P
THE MINT (solo) w/ Tony Furtado Hailey, Idaho

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   About Matt Hopper & The Roman Candles
Matt Hopper is a songwriter, guitar player and performer from Alaska. He is currently based out of Boise, ID and performs locally and in the Pac Northwest with Sean Hatton (bass) and A. Nigel Gates (drums) as well as many other characters known collectively as The Roman Candles. Matt Hopper & The Roman Candles bring a variety of music to the table - rock and roll, folk, psychadelic, dance, blues, etc and are often compared to luminaries such as Tom Petty, Drive By Truckers, and Ryan Adams. They like to think their brand of music is defined by a combination of lyrics, guitar solos, catchy melodies, and good hooks. Thanks for stopping by, check out our other pages if it is preferred, we have a Facebook profile and of course www.matthopper.com.

For a more detailed bio please visit Sonicbids.

Selected Press Quotes:

"He reminds me of Tom Petty. Not in any "hey, this guy's ripping off Tom Petty" kind of way, but just cause it reminds me of him. Maybe it's because they rock and roll pretty hard, and at the right moments." - Indie Rock Reviews

"I think Matt Hopper just writes great, timeless rock songs. Period. Even better, he writes great rock songs and sprinkles them with a healthy dose of noisy experimentation. He proved it over and over again at Silver Moon. Hopper and his Roman Candles have a sort of Strokes-y Big Apple swagger. The next, they’re throwing down some good ol’ Southern-fried boogie-rock. Here and there, you’ll hear sunny SoCal pop, Northwest indie noodling a la Modest Mouse, and, most of all, memorable, muscular alt-country akin to fellow Alaskans The Whipsaws." - Ben Salmon, Bend Bulliten

"The new record promises to offer a bit more of the same, along with the rawness of his classic rock influences like Tom Petty and Elvis Costello." - Dane101.com

"He reminds me a great deal of Ryan Adams and Jesse Malin who impress crowds during both acoustic (including alt-country and folk) and rock and roll gigs." - Ryan's Smashing Blog

"There's a little something for everyone in Matt Hopper's discography; he knows how to get happy with a sensual buildup, and he can speak the down-tempo and heartbreaking truth, too." - Nicole Browner, California Aggie

"[Matt Hopper's] prolific writing ability coupled with a love of both classic rock and folk make it easy to see why he is frequently compared to artists such as Ryan Adams and Elliott Smith. ” - Nevada Sagebrush

"Alaska native Matt Hopper has the appeal and talent of a quintessential American singer-songwriter. He writes earnest alt-countrified songs that are pop without being clichéd and delicate without being sappy" - LA Weekly

"A singer-songwriter of the highest caliber" - Amy Atkins, Boise Weekly

"Alaska's Finest" - Abby White, Performing Songwriter

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Steve Sutherlin





Jul 14 2009 5:02 PM

Caught your show at Koots a few years back sos I knows you rocks.
You're missin' a hell of a summer in AK, but now the forest fire smoke is around.
Windy City Gentleman





Jul 12 2009 10:40 AM

hey guys, you rock
MY MUSIC SPEAKS FOR IT’S SELF


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Jul 10 2009 8:17 PM

I JUST ADDED SOME NEW MUSIC
Chan Dynasty





Jul 10 2009 11:58 PM

hmmm. o really. Hot Topic?
the place where it is
Halloween all year long?
Cheers!
you guys ROCK and
(you are all HOT!)
BONUS
No offense gfs'....
it is what it is!
We miss you in the AK.
spread your seed.
then come home soon.
Love, Chandra
p.s. Hopper slap Hild's ass
for me when you see him.
i miss his face!
heidi





Jul 7 2009 3:59 AM

Miss you Matty boy! Come our way soon....
Poison The Innocent





Jul 7 2009 4:50 PM

Thanks for being a friend! Drop me a line sometime.
Redwood Son





Jul 4 2009 11:22 PM

Let me know what's good Holmes
(i.e. when yer comin through P town and what not)

Also want to chat about some Idaho stuff in Sept.

Happy 4th Hopp-Star
kara





Jun 28 2009 10:12 AM

so the waitress grabbed me a cd and brought it to my table . . . so i'm the one that left the note with the $20 by the other cd's - - - didn't wanna be a creeper or anything. you guys rocked it. -cheers-
LucidDreams Music Group





Jun 25 2009 7:59 PM

LucidDreams Music thanks you for the friendship and wishes you a successful day. Be sure to visit our MySpace Profile!

Best regards,
LucidDreams Music
val





Jun 26 2009 7:16 AM

me and my girl will be at Mcginnley's on the 27th. Can't wait! post more songs guy!
Brittany Jean





Jun 27 2009 3:24 AM

You guys rocked my flippin socks off this weekend! I wish I coulda partied with yall afterwards! Come back and do it again!
(harlan)





Jun 27 2009 7:34 PM

You should definitely play 'Serious as a Heart Attack' tonight at McGinleys.
Kharacters Bar





Jun 27 2009 11:43 PM

We Kharacters LOVE you. But you must know that.
Drew The Song





Jun 25 2009 3:15 AM

whats up matt stop on by when your in kenai, i live on the corner of beaver loop and the spur, msg me your phone #.
♥Mommy 2 Be♥





Jun 25 2009 4:15 AM

Is there anyway I could get ya'll to put up some of your older songs? Like Angelina and French Girls??????? That would be AWESOME!
Love Steph
Mandy





Jun 23 2009 7:43 PM

Have fun at Panorama tonight. I was just there last night, so you're a day late!
The Once-ler





Jun 20 2009 5:50 PM

Amazing show last night, you serisously like made my life playing that song for me.
Thankyou so much.
Sare





Jun 21 2009 3:06 PM

thanks for the friendship :)
ZACK G THE LONELY RAMBLER





Jun 19 2009 11:25 PM

COLORADO SHOW HOPPER
The 11:20s





Jun 19 2009 1:50 AM

Lookin forward to the Tap Root show Matt. See ya there. -Chad
The Paige Capo





Jun 16 2009 1:31 PM

Glad to hear sir. Keep on.
-The Paige Capo
Sayde Black





Jun 12 2009 8:03 PM

songs sound great Mr.Hopper. The write up in Boise paper does you justice!
enjoy it all!!!
-Sayde Black
John DiBiasi





Jun 10 2009 9:29 PM

Thanks 4 the add. Check out my music if you have a chance!
The Paige Capo





Jun 10 2009 6:36 PM

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Where: Nashville, Tennessee. Booth 1406.
Why: Because you asked for it.

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Jun 9 2009 9:23 PM

oh yay :D
Thanks!
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