M y real passion is music. I am working hard to become the best drummer in this area. I am currently working on my double bass chops. I am studying the Chaffee method of linear drumming for Rock, Funk and Fusion.
I have started a new project, with Margo Martinez called The Midnight Express. We are playing a mix of funk and soul, blues and disco. The band covers a variety of artists from Aretha Franklin to Donna Summer to Bonnie Raitt. Look for us to start gigging soon.
I am also the drummer for Patty King and the Back Seat Boys , a cover band working bars, tarverns and parties in Topeka and the surrounding area.
I have been involved in those two projects since the summer of 2006.
S ince 2000 I have been working with musicians in my local parish to provide contemporary Catholic music for Mass and other functions.
I am continually looking for new and interesting opportunities.
Check out my web page at http://www.samhopper.net for more about me and my music including my performance schedule. I'll post similar information here as well.
Upcoming Gigs!
September
Steve Kile
Friday the 4th
at DJ's Rock Creek Marina, Lake Perry
Patty King and the Back Seat Boys
Sunday, the 6th
at Bullfrogs Live - private event
http://bullfrogslive.com
Patty King and the Back Seat Boys
Friday, the 11th at 5:00pm
at Lane's BBQ
http://www.lanesbbq.com
Patty King and the Back Seat Boys
Saturdayday, the 12th at 7:30pm
at the Mother Teresa of Calcutta Holy Smokin' Jamboree
http://www.mtcctopeka.org
Patty King and the Back Seat Boys
Saturdayday, the 19th at 9:00pm
at the Varsity Blues
http://www.varsitybluesbbq.com/
Patty King and the Back Seat Boys
Saturday, the 26th at 8:00pm
at the Celtic Fox
http://www.thecelticfox.com
October
Patty King and the Back Seat Boys
Saturday, the 31st at 9:00pm
at the Varsity Blues Halloween Party!
http://www.varsitybluesbbq.com/
November
Patty King and the Back Seat Boys
Saturday, the 14th at 8:00pm
at the Celtic Fox
http://www.thecelticfox.com
Patty King and the Back Seat Boys
Saturday, the 28th at 9:00pm
at Joletta's
www.myspace.com/jolettas
December
Patty King and the Back Seat Boys
Saturday, the 19th at 9:00pm
at the Varsity Blues Birthday Bash!
http://www.varsitybluesbbq.com/
Here is a video of a Patty King and the Back Seat Boys performance at the Rock the Block benefit in Downtown Topeka - courtesy of Doug Ruth at http://www.TopekaTonight.com
Here is Bridges doing 'Clutch' from the Rock the Block benefit. - courtesy of Doug Ruth at http://www.TopekaTonight.com