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The Joe Poppen Band
Blues / Rock / Roots Music



BOSTON, Massachusetts
United States

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   The Joe Poppen Band: General Info
Member Since8/1/2006
Band Websitejoepoppenband.com
Band MembersJoe Poppen: Guitar & Vocals Black Betty: Vocals Chris Brown: Bass Brett Byars: Drums
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InfluencesRoy Buchanan, Danny Gatton, Chester Chandler, Emmitt(Bigfootz) Kittrell, Wes Montgomery, Pat Martino, Mike Stern, Mike Bloomfield, B.B. King, Albert King, Freddy King, Howlin' Wolf, Bobby Parker, Muddy Waters, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Coltrane, Miles Davis, Bill Evans, Jimmy Thackery, The Nighthawks, Tom Principato, Peter Green, Jeff Beck, Johnny Winter, Robert Johnson, Otis Rush, Robert Cray, Buddy Guy, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Clint Strong, The Meters, John Lee Hooker, Robin Trower, Motown, Eric Clapton, Jake E. Lee, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers, Johnny Hiland, Brent Mason, Jimi, Led Zeppelin, James Brown, ...and many more - this list gets added to regularly.
Sounds LikeSoulful and supercharged roots music. A young artist with an old soul leading a remarkably talented group spanning R&B, rock, blues and funk. The perfect balance between top-flight musicianship and danceablility.
Record LabelSkinRecords
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 2 2008 10:00P
Boston Blues Challenge- Club 58 Quincy, Massachusetts
Aug 17 2008 9:00P
Foxwoods Casino Ledyard, Connecticut
Aug 18 2008 9:00P
Foxwoods Casino Ledyard, Connecticut
Aug 19 2008 9:00P
Foxwoods Casino Ledyard, Connecticut
Aug 20 2008 9:00P
Foxwoods Casino Ledyard, Connecticut
Aug 25 2008 9:00P
Time Out Pub Rockland, Maine
Sep 4 2008 9:00P
The Middle East Downstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts

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   About The Joe Poppen Band

Admittedly, The Joe Poppen Band has a tough time walking down the streets of Boston. Between the trademark mass of black curls crowning Joe's head and Black Betty's signature retro pinup appearance, the band is recognized frequently. That's alright- coming from a city that has sparked the careers of many popular blues rock artists, they think they're in good company.

Backed by an exciting, young band from across the globe, Joe Poppen delivers undeniably fresh and impressive blues, rock and soul while staying true to the roots of these genres. Together, Joe Poppen and Black Betty have shared the stage with Roomful of Blues, Tom Principato, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Bobby Parker, and Catfish Hodge, Everclear (Cuba), Peaches (Exotic Erotic Ball), Snoop Dog (Exotic Erotic Ball), Fabulous, Whitestar, and more.

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Having toured and played with blues and R&B legends including Bobby Parker, Memphis Gold, Charlie Sayles (Bill Monroe), Emmett Kittrell (Wilson Pickett), Ralph “Rowe” Oliver (Percy Sledge, Diana Washington), ElWarren (SPOON) Weatherspoon (Hall & Oates, LTD, Santana, Tracy Chapman), and more, his guitar playing has taken him around the world. Joe’s past tours include coast to coast on tour in the United States as well as Brazil, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, the Sinai Penninsula, the Azores Islands, Cuba, and beyond. Now Joe is leading his own band, comprised entirely of Berklee College of Music alumni and students, and is making audiences everywhere dance “till they can’t take it no more!”

Joe’s killer playing is complimented by lead vocalist Black Betty, who is also known as Boston’s favorite pinup model. "Black Betty carries her soul in her voice. It can cut straight through you. If I didn't know better, I would say she sold her soul to the Devil at the crossroads in Mississippi to get that talent," claims music enthusiast Daniel Stevens. “The little lady with the big voice,” proclaims the Boston Herald. Equally at ease with rock and blues, her energy is contagious as she works the crowd. She has been nominated as "Best Female Vocalist in Boston" by WBZ-Channel 4, competed in the Boston Blues Challenge two years in a row, and is even featured on the Rockabilly Hall of Fame website.

In 2003, Joe took a brief hiatus from the road to attend the prestigious Berklee College of Music, where he taught labs and master classes while earning his Bachelor's of Music Degree. It was here that he met the players he wanted to make his own, and hence The Joe Poppen Band was formed.

Before taking the world by storm and entertaining USO troups through various tours, Joe’s musical nature was realized while very young. Born in Washington D.C., he was initially inspired at the tender age of 4 to play guitar when seeing a PBS special on Jimi Hendrix. The blues-rock music of the 60's and 70's, including artists such as Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Robin Trower, Mike Bloomfield, and pop and soul artists such as the Beatles, Al Green, Aretha Frankin, James Brown and Otis Redding were introduced thanks to the family record collection. After spending his teenage years as a metal guitarist, his stylistic development started to come of age.

Artists such as Roy Buchanan, Danny Gatton, Bill Kirtchen, Tom Principato, and Rick Whitehead still serve as seminal influences, and of course, the classic blues personalities including B.B, Albert, and Freddy King, Otis Rush, Magic Sam, Elmore James, Robert Johnson, Jimmy Bryant, Hank Garland…it’s a never ending list.

CONTACT: joepoppenband@gmail.com


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Flat Head





Jul 17 2008 7:00 AM

Come join us!
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Jul 9 2008 6:52 AM

Keep the blues alive!!

Thank you for your friendship

May the Tone be with You

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Jul 9 2008 2:00 AM

A Belgian Tribute To Thin Lizzy

Greetz from Brussels and ROCK ON!!!
Flat Head





Jul 8 2008 11:21 AM

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Jul 2 2008 1:55 PM


Have a great 4th!!

St@cy B!
Memphis Gold





Jun 26 2008 7:46 PM

Great gig last weekend! Thanks for chops! Hurry back home! Bring my girfriend witcha! You know who! Stackhouse Records International Blues Artist Memphis GoldPhotobucketPhotobucket
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Jun 23 2008 3:27 PM

Hey Joe and Gang!!!
You're Kickin' some tail feathers!!!!!!
Thank You for adding me!!!
Peace and Love,
Sweet Papa Dave
Caio





Jun 20 2008 3:49 PM

Hi Joe, it was great seeing you during the weekend....and opening for your band! You ROCK!
St@cy Brooks





Jun 12 2008 11:02 AM

Hey Joe!

I look forward to seeing you guys @ The Surf Club on Friday! See ya soon!
Smooches
St@cy B!
Black Betty





Jun 2 2008 5:47 AM



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May 2 2008 7:58 PM

Hey, guys - just stopping by to say hello and to thank you for the friends add - nice sound - I really like the cover of "Cherry Red Wine" - hope you all have a great weekend!
All the best...
Don
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Apr 26 2008 6:07 AM

What up Cool Dude! You still wit My Woman I See! Squeeze her for me one time!Photobucket
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Apr 24 2008 5:08 PM

Glad to have you on board my good man.
Now why won't the Betty add me?
Davey Boy





Apr 23 2008 7:08 PM

Holy crap dude!

Tour much? The new layout kicks ass!

Are you guys really going to Cuba?

Tell Jenny to keep the old puss wet for me. I'll be commin home in July. Commin round the mountian when she comes so to speak.

peace nigga!!
Bad Influence





Apr 12 2008 11:40 AM

Thanks for the add!
Carlston "Chops" Wood





Mar 30 2008 10:56 AM

Thank you for being a friend!
Tacoma Ninja





Mar 28 2008 1:12 PM

Jennys' voice is a great compliment for the Poppen chops!
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Mar 21 2008 9:08 AM

Hi! Thanks for the add
It's good to meet
you here on myspace.
Great sound, music and beat
Wishing you all the best
Regards
Mike Holoway

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Mar 20 2008 11:36 PM