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Opie

About Me

Replicating the immortal fun of old transistor radio classics, and saturating the sound in contemporary fuzz, Opie captures the excitement of Rock n' Roll and cooks it into something they can call their own. The creation is a hybrid rock that will motivate listeners to snap their fingers, do the twist, and bang their heads all at the same time.

In both their recorded tracks and live shows, Opie strives to create an atmosphere of inclusion and community ownership. The band steps out from the typical arrogant and ostentatious persona of the modern rock band and seeks connection, humility, and simplistic charm. Born in the high mountains and settling in the fertile valley, Opie is both foreign and familiar.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 5/9/2005
Band Website: www.opiemusic.net
Band Members:

Will - Guitar/Vocals/Keys

Michael - Guitar, keyboard, Banjo

Wayne - Bass/Vocals/Attitude

Jerry - Drums, harmonica, cowbell and tambourine


Influences: Weezer, The White Stripes, Jimmy Eat World, Death Cab for Cutie, Patsy Cline, The Shins, The Rentals, On the Speakers, The Mars Volta, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Cranberries, Elliot Smith, The Raconteurs, Tenacious D, Dinosaur Jr., Chuck Berry, Gregory and the Hawk, Marty Robbins, Jonny Horton Dead Rose Sinclair, Circa Survive, Buddy Holly, Smoky Robinson, Nirvana, The Liars, David Bowie, Sparta, William Shatner, The Doors, The Beach Boys, Willie Nelson, Modest Mouse, Dru Hubbard, Beastie Boys, Jupiter Sunrise, David Grisman, Sublime, NOFx, Holly Go Lightly, Julio's Hunger, Kris Kross...
Sounds Like: adolescent parakeets French kissing to a dance beat
Record Label: Currently searching...
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Ike Box show postponed

We are unfortunately postponing our Ike Box show that was scheduled for November 7th... the new date for that show and many others should be posted here in the coming weeks...We look forward to seeing...
Posted by on Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:06:00 GMT

New...old music video

I've uploaded an old music video we did 4 or 5 years ago.  The mastermind behind the video was our good friend Peter Lunde. Check it out under our video link.  Also, go to itunes and get an ...
Posted by on Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:53:00 GMT

Ring Tone Report

You can get Opie ringtones if you go to i-tunes and search using the phrase "philosophy of departure."  All of our new songs have ringtone options available on i-tunes...as well as some of our ol...
Posted by on Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:26:00 GMT

Greatest Harvest Fest EVER!! (posted 10/7/08)

Wow! What an amazing time!  Many thanks to everyone who ventured out in the woods to hear us for the third year in a row at the "Talent Oregon Harvest Fest"!!  Also many thanks to Peter, S...
Posted by on Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:29:00 GMT

Opie on i -Tunes

Homepeeps,You can download our prom ballads on i-tunes.  You probably have to scroll down a page or two, but we're there.  Loud and Proud!best,Will
Posted by on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:47:00 GMT

Songs for enjoyment

A couple of the new songs have been added to the player (Passin Thru and Sycophant) and one old song (Who Cares?) for your listening pleasure...As mentioned before, we have a couple of tentative shows...
Posted by on Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:10:00 GMT

Happy Valentines Day!!

Opie would like to wish everyone a very Happy Valentine's Day!  Hope you got to spend some time with your very special someone...Also, BIG TIME thanks to everyone who was at the Ash Street Show!&...
Posted by on Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:03:00 GMT

You Could Be The First!

I just set up a Pure Volume account and put some songs up on it that aren't on our myspace.  These songs have 0 plays and you could be the first to hear them. Go to www.purevolume.com/opiemusicfa...
Posted by on Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:40:00 GMT

Songs from the new album

The songs listed for sale are now in the same order as the track listing on the album.  So now you can download all those songs and make your very own CD.Thanks to everyone for all the support!&n...
Posted by on Sat, 02 Feb 2008 09:49:00 GMT

10 things I hate about bands

!0 things I Hate About Bands..:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />1. Glam Photos.  It seems like every band does some played out photo shoot where they try to l...
Posted by on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:40:00 GMT