Thanks to Modern Drummer Magazine for mentioning my new album, Things Moving On Their Own Together, in the December 2015 issue!
Live from Chicago
During my solo tour in October, I played a super fun show in Chicago at Transistor. My set was after Jack Campbell and before Sam Vicari. They sounded great! The entire show is now up online!! Check it out...
www.transistorchicago.com/102415
Fall Tour success!
Got home from tour a few days ago. Had a blast! I drove 6500 miles in 27 days to play 26 shows (and one open mic). I documented the journey with lots of photos. You can see some of them on my Instagram account. Big thanks to everyone along the way: the venues, the bands, the friends, the fans, etc. Getting ready to do it again!! See you next time!!!
FALL TOUR - Week #5
This is the last week of my FALL TOUR. It's been an amazing adventure! Playing fun shows at cool venues, seeing awesome bands, and meeting great people. Looking forward to the next trip!! Below is a list of upcoming gigs. Check the SHOWS page for details. Here's an article about me in the Oklahoma Gazette for my show at Guildhaul.
10.26 - ST. LOUIS, MO - Evangeline's
10.27 - OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Guildhaul
10.28 - RUSSELLEVILLE, AR - Penny University
10.29 - HOT SPRING, AR - Maxine's Live
FALL TOUR - Week #4
Tour has been going great! Yesterday, I recorded a performance and interview at WFMU in Jersey City. Broadcast date coming soon. My gig last night in NYC at The Treehouse at 2A was the highlight of my stay on the east coast. Enjoying a day off now in NJ. Seeing family and friends, and catching up on work. I'm hitting the road again tomorrow. This week I'll be in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. Check the SHOWS page for details.
10.20 - HARRISBURG, PA - The Makespace
10.21 - LAKEWOOD, OH - The Root Cafe
10.22 - CINCINNATI, OH - Listing Loon
10.23 - NASHVILLE, IN - Big Woods Brewing Co.
10.24 - CHICAGO, IL - Transistor
10.25 - BLOOMINGTON, IL - The Bistro
FALL TOUR - Week #3
I'm in the middle of the third week of tour and it's going great! Below is the list of gigs. Check the SHOWS page for details.
Yesterday, I performed live in the studio at WNHU for CT ROCKS! Here's a video of me playing "Nothing Happens"...
https://youtu.be/HaKrwmBNnao
10.13 - ANNAPOLIS, MD - Metropolitan Lounge
10.14 - HAMDEN, CT - The Outer Space
10.15 - MONTCLAIR, NJ - Groov Cafe
10.16 - BROOKLYN, NY - Pete's Candy Store (CMJ Showcase)
10.17 - RAHWAY, NJ - The Rail House
10.18 - NEW YORK, NY - The Treehouse at 2A
FALL TOUR - Week #2
The tour got off to a great start last week! I'll be in Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Maryland, and Washington DC this week. See details on the SHOWS page.
10.06 - ATLANTA, GA - Java Monkey
10.07 - JACKSOVILLE, FL - Burro Bar
10.08 - MARSHALL, NC - The Good Stuff
10.09 - WILMINGTON, NC - Scrap Iron Bicycle Gallery
10.10 - BOONE, NC - The Clinic (house concert)
10.11 - SILVER SPRING, MD - Bump 'n Grind
10.11 - WASHINGTON, DC - The Electric Maid
Tour starts TODAY!
I’ll be on tour from October 2nd to October 29th in support of my new album, Things Moving On There Own Together. Go to the SHOWS page for details or check out the Facebook invitation.
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
New album TODAY!
I'm excited to announce that my new album is out today! It's called Things Moving On Their Own Together, and you can listen on the MUSIC page. I've been working towards this release for most of 2015. Your continued support has helped me stay focused, and I am truly grateful for all the encouragement. Please drop me a line and let me know what you think. I'd love to hear what your favorite song is. Thanks for listening!
Memphis TV
Last week I filmed a performance and interview on ABC's Local Memphis Live. It aired yesterday! Click the link below to watch...
http://www.localmemphis.com/video?videoId=239994998
Record release show TONIGHT
My record release show is TONIGHT in Memphis, TN at FOUND! Show starts at 8:00pm with special guest Bryan Hartley. $5 cover includes my new CD, Things Moving On Their Own Together. Check out this feature in today's issue of The Commercial Appeal.
Release show 9/25 in Memphis
My record release show is happening this Friday, September 25th in Memphis, TN at FOUND! Special guest Bryan Hartley opens the show at 8:00pm. My new album, Things Moving On Their Own Together, will be officially released on September 29th; but it will be available in advance at the show for FREE (included with $5 cover).
Excited to play my new songs from the good people of Memphis!!
Here's the Facebook invitation...
facebook.com/events/537618013059578
World Premier video for "Nothing Happens"
Big thanks to The Memphis Flyer for premiering the new video for my latest single "Nothing Happen" in Music Video Monday! Click here to watch...
http://www.memphisflyer.com/FilmTVEtcBlog/archives/2015/09/21/music-video-monday-stephen-chopek-world-premiere
New CDs have arrived
My new CDs are here, and they look great! The official release date is September 29th, and they'll be available in advance at my record release show on September 25th. If you're in Memphis that day, come on down to FOUND. Here's the Facebook invitation...
facebook.com/events/537618013059578
Fall Tour booked
I’ll be hitting the road in October! Most of the dates are booked, but check the SHOWS page often for any additional gigs. See you soon!!
New album art
Artwork has been approved! (Design by Sunday Rebel.)
My new album Things Moving On Their Own Together will be out on September 29th!!
Listen to the first single "Nothing Happens" on the MUSIC page.
"Nothing Happens" in Skin Back Alley
Today might be a holiday, but I'm celebrating Labor Day by working! It's business as usual, and I have a new review to share with you. Skin Back Alley posted a great piece today about my latest single "Nothing Happens", upcoming album Things Moving On Their Own Together, and Fall tour dates! Read all about it...
http://skinbackalley.com/2015/09/07/stephen-chopek-shares-new-single-fall-tour-dates-and-details-new-album-release/
Rock for Love 9
Fun gig last night! I played at Amurica in Memphis, TN as part of the Rock for Love 9 festival. There are great local artists playing at different venues all weekend. Proceeds go to support the Church Health Center. Here are a few pics...
New single "Nothing Happens" out now!
Today is the release date for my latest single, "Nothing Happens". This is the first song from my upcoming album, Things Moving On Their Own Together (9/29/15). Give it a spin on the MUSIC PAGE. Thanks for listening!
Radio Memphis TONIGHT
Tune in to Radio Memphis TONIGHT for the Accendo Artist Hour, 8:30pm - 10:00pm CST.
I'll be performing live and talking about my Fall tour, upcoming album Things Moving On Their Own Together (9/29), and new single "Nothing Happens" (out tomorrow).
Listen and watch here...
http://radio-memphis.com/accendo-artist-hour/