Evelyn Roper is planted in roots music. Her songwriting reflects that with an emphasis on the story songs, athough they may be backed with a genre not limited to Western or Country while Swing, Surf, blues and Rockabilly, feed her driving beats. Live shows may include all roots genres if her audience demands one or another. Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris are artists some compare her too but her voice is her own! Her song "Opal Moon" has been described as " the Western song, poem and painting of the year" during a showcase event. 25 years of solid experience as a solo artist, duo, and frontman of her own band Opal Moon, a member of Johnny Kongo All Stars (Rockabilly) duo with Zona Wood as Original Recipe in Arizona,give credence to what she produces. Singing with 13 years with a Western Show Band (Waunita Hot Springs )and 9 years as a weekly solo performer in Summers at another Guest Ranch showcases her commitment to professionalism and variety. Chris Coady and Will Dudley, accomplished singer/songwriters have hired Evelyn as a backup singer on their produced CDs. She also has recorded her own material. Evelyn has opened for The Charlie Daniels Band, The Bellamy Brothers(2×) Asleep at The Wheel(2×), Dale Watson, Little Texas, Ian Tyson, Dave Stamey, Don Edwards, Michael Martin Murphey(2×) and hired as solo performer for MMM West Fest(2x) Pam Tillis, Dean Dillon ( and hired for Dean's High Mountain Festival 2x), Pure Prairie League, Pure Prairie League, Dave Stamey(3x), Don Edwards,and various songwriter events.
From small clubs to Festivals, Weddings to special events, Evelyn is multi-dimensional and can provide a song selection to match your event. References provided if inquired. Look for her CD information soon! All current songs are demos on this site!
