My record release show for Begin the Glimmer was in Memphis, TN at Otherlands on 11/10/18. If you weren’t there, you can see it here…
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6DkGoKprbL1U-KUtVcbQuPlwTP1MGRQ5
New videos from album release show
Back in the studio.
New year. New music.
Roberta Finocchiaro debut album
I had the pleasure of co-producing the debut album from Italian songstress Roberta Finocchiaro. Check out this video for interviews, behind the scenes footage, and new music - youtu.be/qSN-wQlqj1s
'Tis the Season
HNY from Woody Guthrie
Texas in December
I returned home last night from a beautiful vacation week in West Texas at Terlingua and Marfa. Here are some pics…
Terlingua sunrise
Big Bend National Park
USA on the left and Mexico on the right
Swimming across the Rio Grande from Texas to Mexico
Driving from Terlingua to Marfa
Downtown Marfa
White car under blue sky
Donald Judd
Best of 2018!
Big thanks to The Memphis Flyer for including my new album Begin the Glimmer in The Year’s Best Memphis Albums! Check it out…
memphisflyer.com/memphis/the-years-best-memphis-albums/Content?oid=18675815
Memphis pics 11/10/18
Taylor Smith took some great photos at my Begin the Glimmer album release show at Otherlands in Memphis, TN on November 10th. I had so much fun playing with George Sluppick (drums), Landon Moore (bass), and special guest Abby Miller (harmonica). Videos coming soon.
Dhamma Siri
I returned home last night from a 10-day Vipassana meditation retreat at Dhamma Siri in Kaufman, TX. As always, time well spent.
Vipassana Meditation
On my way to a 10-day Vipassana meditation retreat. I'll be off the grid until December 17th. See you on the flip side.
VZN interview
VZN Magazine interviewed me last month while I was on tour supporting my new album, Begin the Glimmer. We spoke about Memphis, music, meditation, AmeriCorps, and so much more. Read here...
vznmagazine.com/newmusic/2018/11/4/stephen-chopek-interview
RIP FMA
WFMU is one of the greatest radio stations in the world. (And I’m not just saying that because they broadcast from Jersey City, NJ.) For almost ten years, they’ve been offering an incredible service called the Free Music Archive. I regret to announce that it will soon be no more. Find out why…
theverge.com/platform/amp/2018/11/7/1807334archive-closing-wfmu-creative-6/free-music-commons-cheyenne-hohman
Wedding in Cali
I returned home yesterday from a trip to Los Angles for a friend’s wedding. It was so great to spend quality time with the hometown crew from New Jersey.
Groom in the middle.
I have Commercial Appeal
Big thanks to Bob Mehr for writing about me and my new album, Begin the Glimmer, in The Commercial Appeal! Read all about it…
Coffee in a Cadillac
Before my album release show in Memphis last weekend at Otherlands, I stoped by Tony Manard’s to play a song (and drink a coffee) in his Cadillac. Watch the video here…
youtu.be/TO9FqF3t2To
BLURT review
Big thanks to BLURT MAGAZINE for reviewing my new album, Begin the Glimmer…
blurtonline.com/review/stephen-chopek-begin-glimmer
The band
Group photo from my album release show on Saturday night in Memphis at Otherlands. Photo below left to right is George Sluppick on drums, (special guest) Abby Miller on harmonica, me on guitar / vocals, and Landon Moore on bass guitar. More pics and vids coming soon!
TONIGHT in Memphis!
My new album, Begin the Glimmer, was made in Memphis, TN. I'll be playing those songs and more TONIGHT Saturday, November 10th at Otherlands in Midtown Memphis! Full band performance featuring George Sluppick on drums and Landon Moore on bass. Special guest Tony Manard opens the show.
Begin the Glimmer was recorded by Harry Koniditsiotis at 5 and Dime Recording; and mixed by Doug Easley at New School Media. Alex Greene from The Memphis Flyer writes, "it sports one perfectly crafted tune after another; the end result is a shimmering folk-pop gem that leaps from the speakers".
More info on the SHOWS page.
The making of BTG
Begin the Glimmer was made in Memphis, TN. Recorded by Harry Koniditsiotis at 5 & Dime Recording, and mixed by Doug Easley at New School Media. Check out more behind the scenes pics in the BTG photo gallery.
Harry K.
Doug E.
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Album release show!
My new album, Begin the Glimmer, was made in Memphis. I'll be playing the songs live at Otherlands on Saturday, November 10th with George Sluppick on drums and Landon Moore on bass. My good friend Tony Manard opens the show.
Begin the Glimmer was recorded by Harry Koniditsiotis at 5 and Dime Recording; and mixed by Doug Easley at New School Media. Alex Greene from The Memphis Flyer writes, "it sports one perfectly crafted tune after another; the end result is a shimmering folk-pop gem that leaps from the speakers".
See the performance details on the SHOWS page.
