Thea Hopkins

Bio:

Acclaimed Boston singer-songwriter Thea Hopkins calls her music American Short Story Folk: concise, striking narratives, they tell of American romance and tragedy in modern terms. Her Americana/Folk CD, “Chickasaw”, released in late 2007, reached the U.S. Folk- DJ list of Top Albums, and has received airplay on Americana and folk radio programs in Europe. “ 4 STARS” for “Chickasaw” —MAVERICK, UK “Thea Hopkins’ new recording, "Chickasaw," puts her haunting voice front and center, and especially on her lovely self-written ballads, it's a voice with the mystery and power of the late, great Nick Drake.” -- Susan Werner “This is what making good music is all about! I especially liked ‘Jenny Danced.’” -- Tom Rush “Thea Hopkins is one of the most literate, poetic and emotionally moving of the new singer-songwriters to arrive on the scene in the last few years. Her song, 'Jesus Is On the Wire,' is a compelling composition with a riveting story-telling style. This is one of the most important songs we have sung in recent years." – Peter, Paul & Mary “Thea Hopkins possesses a voice and style that are so unique and brilliant that you wonder why the rest of the world has not yet caught on. She is sultry and sensuous, serious and playful, mysterious and fascinating all at once. She is reminiscent of the great torch singers, but also has a modern and contemporary sound which she shares with the likes of Sarah McLaughlin and Natalie Merchant. The bottom line is that she knows how to take an audience on a ride that touches the full range of human emotions. The beauty of Thea's voice is matched by the brilliance of her lyrics.” -– Roberta B. Schwartz, The Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange “Immaculately played and produced, with narratives that drip with metaphor and imagery… Thea Hopkins possesses a voice that stands up to her material… The title track showcases the style perfectly, evocative and with a hint of menace. This is folk as it should be: dark tales, poetry and protest.”— Americana-UK.com “Thea Hopkins is one of Boston's treasures. Her brand new CD "Chickasaw" is pure delight from beginning to end.”— Kathy Sands Boehmer, me & thee coffeehouse “The songs on Thea Hopkins’ second CD “Chickasaw”, bear witness to many different aspects of human nature… Hopkins’ velvety voice and perfect phrasing provide a riveting contrast to the seriousness of her subject matter; her voice soothes while her lyrics electrify you.” – Judy Robinson, Madison Folk Newsletter Chosen as the Festival Network Online’s Musician of the Month, for Jan. 2008. “Thea Hopkins possesses a voice like fine cognac and a warm wood fire. “ -- David Earl Tomlinson, FNO

Member Since:

February 13, 2005

Members:

My CD, “Chickasaw,” was released in August 2007. It contains the instrumental work of pianist Tim Ray (Lyle Lovett, Jane Siberry), guitarist David Goodrich (Chris Smither, Peter Mulvey), cellist Natalie Haas (Mark O’Connor, Alasdair Fraser), and guitarists Bob Metzger (Leonard Cohen) bassist Richard Gates (Patty Larkin, Suzanne Vega)and Steve Sadler (Kerri Powers, Shawn Mullins), among others

Influences:

Leonard Cohen, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Patty Griffin, The Knitters, Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, the Band, Rosanne Cash, Joni Mitchell, Eliza Gilkyson, Woody Guthrie, Jim Lauderdale, Buddy & Julie Miller, Emmy Lou Harris, Gillian Welch, Bruce Springsteen, Richard Rodgers, Randy Newman, Scott Joplin, Aaron Copland, the Neville Brothers, Richard Thompson, Billie Holiday, Neil Young,Nick Drake, Buffalo Springfield, Buffy Ste. Marie, Peter, Paul & Mary, Mary McCaslin, Greg Brown, Iris Dement

Sounds Like:

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Record Label:

Self- released