I'm going to be on Memphis Made Radio tomorrow night, Sunday May 20th at 8pm CST. I'll be talking with Catrina Guttery about my new songs, living in Memphis, upcoming tour dates, and more! Tune your dial to Rock 102.7 or listen online at rock1027.iheart.com
New video post
The video I made for "Radio Caroline" is now available on the VIDEOS page.
"Radio Caroline" opening scene
Spotify / iTunes
My new single "Radio Caroline" (along with "The Ballad of Cash & Dean") is now available for your listening pleasure on Spotify and iTunes / Apple Music! Links here...
open.spotify.com/album/0aBmkm8smMWjFG86QDnVa6?si=oNQvZG5DQlmBsYMMnhl9KQ
itunes.apple.com/us/album/radio-caroline-single/1363313425
"Radio Caroline" on Radio Caroline!
I wrote a song called "Radio Caroline" about the U.K. station Radio Caroline, and tomorrow morning Chris Pearson is going to play "Radio Caroline" on Radio Caroline!!
Tune in Saturday, May 5th online at radiocaroline.co.uk
Tour Update #4
I got home from tour yesterday. I drove 4000 miles for 18 days through 17 cities in 7 states to play 16 shows, 3 in-stores, and 2 radio interviews. Thanks to all those who made it possible, and to everyone who supported along the way. I'll be back at it during June!
Read all about it
The Bader Herald in Madison, WI posted an interview with me yesterday! Check it out...
badgerherald.com/artsetc/2018/04/24/former-john-mayer-drummer-to-perform-at-williamson-magnetic-recording
Tour Update #3
After my show in Fargo, ND on Saturday (and before my show in Appleton, WI on Sunday), I took a big detour to Hibbing, MN. That's the town where Robert Zimmerman (aka Bob Dylan) grew up. I spent a lovely Sunday morning seeing the house he grew up in, and walked a few blocks where he went to high school.
I performed live on the radio yesterday in Sun Prairie, WI (WLSP) and today in Madison, WI (WORT). I'll be playing in Madison tonight and Milwaukee tomorrow, then I'll be in Illinois and Saint Louis for the rest of the week. See the SHOWS page for details.
Former residence of the Zimmerman family in Hibbing, MN.
Chicago!
I'm playing in Chicago next week at Uncommon Ground - Edgewater on Thursday, April 26th with Althea Grace and J.D. Reager! See the link below for more info and reservations.
uncommonground.com/calendar-format-music/2018/4/26/stephen-chopek-7pm-price-tbd-mwh8l
Record Store Day in Memphis 04/21/18
Record Store Day 2018 is tomorrow, April 21st! My new 45 RPM single "Radio Caroline" (with "The Ballad of Johnny Cash & James Dean" on Side B) will be on sale at Goner Records and Shangri-La Records in Memphis, TN. If you're in the area, please support these fine establishments.
Goner Records - Memphis, TN
Shangri-La Records - Memphis, TN
April tour update #2
I had time off yesterday in Des Moines, IA. It was a beautiful day for exploring the city. See pics below.
Tour continues this week in Cedar Falls IA, Fargo ND, and Appleton WI. Go to the SHOWS page for details.
Pappajohn Sculpture Park - Des Moines, IA
Gray's Lake Park - Des Moines, IA
Music Video Monday for "Radio Caroline"
I made a video for "Radio Caroline", and it's featured today in the Memphis Flyer for Music Video Monday! Check it out...
memphisflyer.com/FilmTVEtcBlog/archives/2018/04/16/music-video-monday-stephen-chopek
April tour update #1
I had fun at all my shows this week, but Friday in Tulsa was definitely a highlight. Before the show, I visited the Curtis Brothers House (from The Outsiders movie); and the Woody Guthrie Center (amazing). My performance was on the roof patio of The Boxyard, with the Tulsa skyline as a backdrop. Later that night, I ate delicious vegan pizza down the street at Bohemian; then had a nightcap (10oz. Americano) across the street at Hodges Bend. Thank you Tulsa!
Curtis Brothers House
Woody Guthrie Center
The Boxyard
Vegan pizza at Bohemian
Hodges Bend
OK to KS
April tour got off to a great start last night in Norman, OK at Red Brick Bar. Playing in OK again tonight in Tulsa at The Boxyard. Heading to OKC for an afternoon show tomorrow at Anthem Brewing, then up to Wichita, KS for a gig a Kirby's. Get all the details from the SHOWS page.
TONIGHT
Hello Norman!
April tour starts TONIGHT in Norman, OK at Red Brick Bar! Check the SHOWS page for details.
Tour prep
Vintage suitcase = indie cred road case.
On the radio
Good to be back at Radio Memphis last night. Had a great time catching up with the crew and playing some songs.
New single release day!
My new single "Radio Caroline" (with "The Ballad of Cash & Dean" on Side B) is now available!
Click HERE to listen, download, or purchase on 45 RPM vinyl!!
Radio Memphis TONIGHT
I'll be on Radio Memphis TONIGHT, playing songs and talking about my new single! Tune in at 7pm CST online at radio-memphis.com
MLK50
On this day in 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, TN at the Lorraine Motel. Yesterday, I visited the Mason Temple where he presented the "Mountaintop" speech on April 3, 1968. Today I attended the memorial service at the National Civil Rights Museum (which includes the Lorraine Motel). It was powerful to hear Jesse Jackson (who was with MLK on April 4, 1968) and all the other speakers share their thoughts on this landmark event.
Mason Temple
Lorraine Motel at the National Civil Rights Museum
April tour dates.
Spring tour starts next week! Visit the EVENTS page for details. See you soon!!
