Some local bands play so much that you take them for granted. In the case of Elkhart, they've barely played this year, but with good reason. Luckily, their Americana-influenced rock returns to C... Continue reading "Elkhart's Travis Hopper On Being a First-Time Dad, the Band's Future " >
I should've shared this earlier, but, better late than never, right? Good friend to BFD Travis Hopper, from local band Elkhart recorded his own take of local musician J.D. Whittenburg's "Secrets That You Keep." That song is one of my favorites off of J.D.'s album. Travis gives the song an more intimate feel, I dig it. MP3: Travis Hopper - Secrets That You Keep (J.D. Whittenburg cover) Get J.D. Whittenburg's album here and [...]
The music of Elkhart is like listening to your friends tell tales about what their friends were like growing up. Funny, maybe sad, but very endearing to listen to. In the world of alt-country/indie bands it seems that the stories are created to fill a certain tone of the music, however, with Elkhart their music seems very much real, not made up or faked and very much from the heart. While the band wears their influences on their sleeve, it's interesting to see they don't alternate between more [...]
Tonight I'm reviewing Kool Keith's Dr. Octagon vs. Dr. Dooom show for DC9 at Night. So, that means I'm going to miss the Eastwood acoustico show at Opening Bel l the Lakewood Bar & Grill. But, just because I'm not going just doesn't mean you shouldn't go. MP3: Dr. Octagon - Earth People MP3: Eastwood - Right Place, Wrong Time Tomorrow I'm going to catch the Bosque Brown in-store at Good [...]
Last week I sat down with Elkhart's Travis Hopper at local coffee shop It's a Grind to chit-chat about music and junk. Travis is a great guy and a great musician. And, unlike me, he actually has a lot to say. Thanks to the wonderful Cindy Chaffin at Life Outside The Bubble and The Fine Line for doing this with me. If you don't know Cindy, she's the best.
Mr. Travis Hopper , he of Elkhart and solo fame, has done a nice little cover of Eastwood's "Breathe." I really dig the pickin' he did on the geetar and his take on this song gives it new tone. MP3: Travis Hopper - Breathe (Eastwood cover)
So, last night I took myself down to Club Dada to check out what turned out to be a great night of music. Well, except for the very first band. I never got their name and apparently the singer never got singing lessons. Dude, you got heart, I give you that. But, next time you might want to bring a bucket with you to carry a tune in. But, I digress. The second band was Elkhart and I was impressed [...]
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