Petey Hop Hopkinson

Rank #23 New York, NY Blues / Roots Rock / Americana/Acoustic

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Members: Petey Hop and friends

Sounds Like: Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Government Mule, Steve Earle, Bob Dylan

Manager: Petey Hop

Bio: Pete has 2 original albums to his credit, "Stepping Stone", and the Duke Robillard produced, "The Levee" for sale through www.itunes.com/peteyhop.
After studying his teenage years with ex Peter Frampton Alumni, Ed Monteleone, Pete went on to study at G.I.T., eventually graduating with honors. Wor... See Full Bio

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Petey Hop Hopkinson has a show on 05/15/2013 at 08:30 PM @ Hyde P... in Hyde Park, NY http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/199942506 #concert

Press

“Petey Hop, based out of NY, covers lots of territory on this, his second album. Produced by legend Duke Robillard (Roomful Of Blues, Fabulous Thunderbirds), it’s rockin’, bluesy, jazzy. Great musicianship throughout w/ strong songwriting, strong vcl. Solid stuff. No FCC’s.”

— MC Dizzy Jackson , KZSU Zookeeper Online

“Out All Night—nicely grooving swinger...relaxed and enjoyable performance...tasteful guitar solo that combines country and blues elements well, with good attention to tone My God—done with a good combination of sincerity and fun. Why Should I Complain—...swings well and the lyrics are interesting...well produced and a tasteful performance. The Levee—this is the first song where I’ve had a strong and positive emotional reaction. Cool textures and nicely spooky ambience...I really enjoyed this and it sucked me in. Good one! Little Johnny—kind of a John Prine type song. Interesting...not a fit for Alligator. Walk With The Blues—grooves well... if I could dance I’d dance to this one. Westside—nice feel on the track Long Tall Walkin’,well played Panic At The Beach—I had fun with this one, Obviously inspired by someone seeing me in a bathing suit, well played with a good sense of musical humor Sweet Little Girl—enjoyable old school rocker Bruce Iglauer Alligator Recor”

— Bruce Iglauer, Rejection Letter

“Someone said to me that with most releases all ya want to know about an artist is contained in the first four tracks, those are the best of the bunch and after that, well I must say if that’s a true statement I woulda missed a whole lot of good music from Petey Hop and his band. My purpose is to hip y’all to some serious music and this release is definitely that. The Band lovingly known as the ‘Jackrabbits’ are a top notch band. Capable of playing just about any style of music or combination thereof with aplomb and a virtuosity that is staggering. A big shout out to Mr. Duke Robillard who produced this gem and also contributed a significant guitar track to this release. There is not a soft cut on this album, and they all will hit you hard like the morning after a bout of binge drinking and the realization that you are just gonna do it again. A deep look at life and it’s pitfalls, and dark corners presented in a wonderful array of musical offerings. Check it out and you won”

— Jimi Patricola, Blues 411

“The Life asked columnist Duff McKagan to give us some music recommendations. Here's what he had to say: My good buddy, native New Yorker Pete Hopkinson, has been busy laying down some serious blues over the past 20 or so years. Petey and I go way back, and he is one SOB who has proven that a tough New Yorker will have your back like no other. Check him out! "The Levee" from "The Levee" (iTunes) -- Slow hand blues in the Memphis style. Quality. "Westside from "Levee" -- This new generation of a more modern version of blues is cool, because now we know that the whole genre has a life beyond the older artists who are now, sadly, passing on. "Porter" from "Levee" -- Check this dude out. Get it?”

— Duff McKagan (Guns & Roses, Velvet Revolver, Loaded), ESPN

“Petey Hop , The Levee (Hoptone)* Petey “Hop” Hopkinson is well-known here in the Hudson Valley as one of our great guitarists, and a tireless performer up and down the river. This album features all original songs, in a variety of Americana styles. The opening cut, Out All Night (1) is a jump tune with some hot guitar and wailing sax. Westside (7) is the most straight ahead blues number in the set. Sweet Little Girl (11) throws some rock n’ roll guitar over sax and piano-fueled R&B energy. My favorite is the slower blues of Why Should I Complain (3). – NAD 04 /12”

— Nick Delay, The Big Blue Kitchen

“Keep up the good work. Competitions mean nothing to the real bluesmen! Buddy Guy”

— PlayCrossroads Festival

“Finished basics on Petey Hops new tracks! Great tunes and performances. Even play on a tune myself. Today we do overdubs and fixes. This is gonna be a great CD for you Petey Hop fans and a new artist to check out for those of you who don't know him yet, you will soon! Duke Robillard”

— Duke Robillard, Personal Facebook Post

“Pete's new recording, produced by Duke Robillard, will be a testament to what Pete is all about, a wonderful songwriter, singer and killer Blues guitarist. He has a fantastic band supporting him too! This should help propel him to be seen in the elite circle of young Blues guitarists today. ”

— Jack Gauthier, Owner/Operator Lakewest Recording Studio

“Petey Hop & The Jackrabbits – Rocking good time solid band and their music too. Energetic, crowd pleasing with a nod to the past but going straight into the future of the Blues.”

— Chef Jimi Patricola, Blues 411

"One of the finest guitar players in the Hudson Valley, hands down." Big Joe Fitz, host of 100.1 WDST Bluesbreak

— Personal quote

“http://www.itunes.com/PeteyHop http://www.peteyhop.com http://www.youtube.com/PeteyHop http://www.facebook.com/pages/Petey-Hop-and-/42267231513?ref=ts ”

— Hop press

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The Levee #30 on Roots Repo...
Apr 28, 2013
Hey everybody, I'm really excited that I made it up to #30 on The Roots Reports ... [more]

Roots Music Report
Nov 3, 2012
Hey everybody, My new album "The Levee" entered The Roots Music Charts today, I'... [more]

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Wed
May 22

Hyde Park Brewery & Ste…
Hyde Park, NY, US | 8:30pm
Hyde Park Brewery & Steak ...
Hyde Park, NY, US
Wed May 22 8:30pm
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Longest running blues jam in the Hudson Valley, 11 years + long!! No pedals required, old school blues, Early R&B and R&R (Pre 1960!!), some "blue" country and Rockabilly too. All levels welcome, pros play, and create a safe, friendly environment for amateurs to grow. Check out the FB group too. https://www.facebook.com/groups/326380165245/
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May 25

Triple Play
Watertown, CT, US | 9:00pm
Triple Play
Watertown, CT, US
Sat May 25 9:00pm
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Always a great time here, got the full band with Phil, Nick and Buzzy!!
Wed
May 29

Hyde Park Brewery & Ste…
Hyde Park, NY, US | 8:30pm
Hyde Park Brewery & Steak ...
Hyde Park, NY, US
Wed May 29 8:30pm
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Longest running blues jam in the Hudson Valley, 11 years + long!! No pedals required, old school blues, Early R&B and R&R (Pre 1960!!), some "blue" country and Rockabilly too. All levels welcome, pros play, and create a safe, friendly environment for amateurs to grow. Check out the FB group too. https://www.facebook.com/groups/326380165245/
Wed
Jun 5

Hyde Park Brewery & Ste…
Hyde Park, NY, US | 8:30pm
Hyde Park Brewery & Steak ...
Hyde Park, NY, US
Wed Jun 05 8:30pm
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- Tickets
Details

Longest running blues jam in the Hudson Valley, 11 years + long!! No pedals required, old school blues, Early R&B and R&R (Pre 1960!!), some "blue" country and Rockabilly too. All levels welcome, pros play, and create a safe, friendly environment for amateurs to grow. Check out the FB group too. https://www.facebook.com/groups/326380165245/
Thu
Jul 11

The Falcon
Marlboro, NY, US | 8:00pm
The Falcon
Marlboro, NY, US
Thu Jul 11 8:00pm
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I'll be doing a double bill with good friend and Blue Songstress, Willa McCarthy. My First time in this venerable live music institution.

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BadgerStatic
Great Tunes, vocals and Great Playing!
Mike Lee
I like the dreamy warble, and wardrum echo tones on Levee ! Good one !
Cecilia McLaren
Cool voice, songs and style...I'm a fan and will be back for more!
Thomas Caruso
your the best ole friend.. Awesome!!
Ben Aaron
Great rockin' blues, Petey Hop Hopkinson! Keep up the phenomenal work. From another songster, -Ben Aaron
Otto Zone
Just passing through spreading some love...I set my top 10 tracks open for download...Have fun !!! Merry Christmas my friends...oz

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Q: who was your influence to playing music when growing up?

A: So many!! You know we were big southern rockers back in the day, especially Skynyrd, which got me down the road to the country and blues that influenced them. After I heard "Honky Tonk Nighttime Man", and figured it was Merle Haggard, and that "All I Can Do Is Write It" was Jimmy Rodgers, I dug into that stuff. Hearing "The Ballad of Curtis Loew" and "Same Old Blues" got me into the blues

Asked by Thomas Caruso. Answered on Wed May 30 2012

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