Undecided…
HBD sis
My sister Claudia Chopek does lots of cool things and this is definitely one of those things. Check her out playing violin on the new album Wronger with Tommy Stinson and Chip Roberts aka Cowboys in the Campfire! Also, today is her birthday!!
Abide
Last night I saw The Big Lebowski at the Plaza Theatre in Atlanta. I’ve watched it countless times, but this was my first on the big screen. Better than ever!
Tears of joy
Shane’s songs are so good, they make me want to cry!
As a longtime fan of The Pogues, I've been adding their music to my live set throughout the years. The idea of recording the songs came to me after seeing a mural of Shane MacGowan (made by Tony Mills) while on tour. The painting became a focal point of the cover art for 2019's release 'Songs of Shane, Vol. 1'.
I decided to make Vol. 2 while watching Julien Temple’s 2020 documentary, 'Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan'. When I heard the intro to “Gabrielle” by Shane’s first band The Nips, I was compelled to record an updated version which led to the new EP, 'Songs of Shane, Vol. 2'.
It's out now and available everywhere from the MUSIC page or click HERE to listen on your preferred platform.
Wow!!!
I recently released an EP called Songs of Shane, Vol. 2 and today I got this on Twitter…
Rock 'n' Roll pilgrimage
Yesterday I took a trip to Macon, GA and visited the childhood home of Richard Wayne Penniman aka Little Richard. Check it out next time you’re in the neighborhood…
https://lrhouse416.com/
LOUD and PROUD
Belting it out at Star Bar in Atlanta, GA - Thursday April 27, 2023
Today and always…
May the 4th Be With You!
And check out my new EP… https://found.ee/xCjjR
9 years (and 1 day)
Yesterday was Elsie’s birthday!
Here she is in all her Yorkiepoo glory…
New EP out TODAY!
My new EP Songs of Shane, Vol. 2 is out now! It’s got five covers of songs written by Shane MacGowan, featuring music from his work with The Nips and The Pogues!! I performed, recorded, and mixed the tracks at my home studio in Atlanta.
Available everywhere here… https://found.ee/xCjjR
Thanks for listening!!!
Tonight we rock.
New EP this Friday...
New EP coming this Friday, April 28th! Pre-save link below!!
'Songs of Shane, Vol. 2' contains fresh takes of five classics written by Shane MacGowan, featuring music from his work with The Nips and The Pogues.
Pre-save here… https://found.ee/xCjjR
Undecided
My “original” from 1986, remaster from 2012, or remix from 2022? #beatles #vinyl #options
Next week in Atlanta...
On Thursday, April 27th I'll be joining The Skylarks at Star Bar in Atlanta to celebrate 10 years of high quality rock 'n roll from The Stoplight Roses!
4/28/23
I’m releasing a new batch of songs on April 28th!
Stay tuned for more details!!
The Big Comeback
European Vacation
I’m back in Atlanta after a lovely trip to Finland.
Here are some photos from our adventures in Helsinki and Turku…
Window Seat
Pink & Blue - Helsinki
City Hall - Helsinki
Canadian Embassy - Helsinki
Töölö Bay - Helsinki
Men at Work - Turku
Cathedral - Turku
Aura River - Turku
COUCH RIFFS
Five Green Queens and Jean
Back in the day...
In the early 2000s, I started experimenting with photography using disposable cameras. I had one with me wherever I went, especially while playing drums with Charlie Hunter, Norah Jones, John Mayer, Marc Broussard, Jesse Malin, The Alternate Routes, and more. A few years ago, I brought all of undeveloped rolls out of storage. As I re-discover them, I’m sharing them with the world. Sneak peek below, and head over to the BACKSTAGE page for lots more. I'll be adding additional photos in the coming months, so be sure to check back for updates!
Scotty Crowe, John Mayer - 2002
John Ellis, Norah Jones - 2001
Marc Broussard - 2003
Cash, Kristin Diable - 2004
Charlie Hunter - 2000
Chip Johnson - 2007
Zach Galifianakis, Vanessa Carlton, John Mayer - 2002
Stephen Kellogg, Ari Hest - 2003