Photo credit: Ethos Imagery
BIOGRAPHY
Based in Victoria, BC, Jesse Roper is a blues/Americana artist with a penchant for writing modern indie-infused blues music and delivering bombastic live performances buoyed by his virtuosic guitar playing. His innate and impressive musical talent has served him well, giving him the flexibility to play with soul icon Booker T. Jones, rock veteran Colin James, blues belter Beth Hart, and Canadian legend Burton Cummings.
The stage is where Roper shines. It has been his home since overcoming crippling stage fright during his early twenties. Fear is a part of Roper’s past that barely seems real today - especially when you see the in-concert image of a six-string soldier, hair matted to his face, tearing up the stage, without a hint of second-guessing.
Roper’s last album, "Way Down in the Valley," marked a sonic high point in his career thus far, featuring the hit single "Make it all Work Out," a smooth and soulful message of positivity.
Jesse is a master at connecting his personal story and experiences to his songwriting - crafting narratives that hit on life's challenges and eccentricities - but that remain upbeat, engaging and wildly entertaining songs.
Adventuresome doesn’t properly describe Roper as an artist, because when the guitar-wielding dynamo sets out to accomplish something, there’s no telling where his mind will wander, or when his energy will go.
PRESS
"Jesse Roper worked with JUNO-nominated producer Gus van Go to bring 'Danger' to life. Recorded at Boiler Room Studios in Toronto, the track fuses infectious melodies with a driving rock edge, creating a sound that is both energetic and emotionally rich." - BEAT
"The Rise of Jesse Roper: A True Canadian Music Story" - MUSKOKA RADIO
VIDEO
”Beyond," by Leon Bridges - Shot live at Silverside Studios
"Brightside" - Live at Phillips Backyard Concert Series
Make It All Work Out - Live at Phillips Backyard Concert Series
ASSETS
Download promotional assets HERE