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Tate Rooper is a 4-piece rock band from Appleton, WI. Originally formed in 2000, the band is well known in the area for their energetic live performances, which have entertained and dazzled many local live music fans over the years. Their style, which has evolved, is self-described as “rockin sexy feel good music”. The band attributes their sound to artists such as The Foo Fighters, Ben Folds, and Dave Matthews to name a few. In 2004 they were included on the compilation CD "The Best of Mill Creek Vol 1", which showcased the areas best bands such as Verona Grove, Cool Waters Band and Rob Anthony. In 2005 they recorded their debut EP, "Out of Blue" at Rock Garden Studio (2006 WAMI Studio of the year award winner) with recording engineer Marc Golde.
Here's what people have been saying...
"Tate Rooper is the kind of band who, especially if you've never seen them live or heard their recordings, give you a pleasant sense of deja vu. Their excellent musicianship and warm, personal song writing will draw you in. The genuine friendliness and accessibility of the members of the band will bring you back." Scott Saxe - Recording Engineer - Saxe Productions
"Tate Rooper is a solid rock band with an infectious live show" Roxanne Steel - Program Director, WAPL 105.7 fm
"Tate Rooper is one of the most talented bands I have ever seen around here. They have a new sound unlike anything I've heard before and it's amazing. I can't help but thinking everytime I see this band it's history in the making" Jed Eckert - Local Music Fan
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