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Dale Hopkins

About Me

Dale started his professional music career as a keyboardist, songwriter and occasional vocalist with RJP/Vosges (1985-1989). After having toured Europe during that time, it was decided by the group’s originator, Richard Josef, that Dale should take over as lead singer in order to broaden their demographic appeal. The group retooled their sound to take on a more European influenced pop/club sound. As a result of this change, the group also got a new name and became Suburban Boys (1990-1996).Due to a shift in direction by Richard and another member of the band, Dale and drummer Gavin Goszka (currently of Midnight Syndicate and Parlormuse) began writing music that inspired them to create a new electronic pop group called twoSIDES (1996-2000). The group disbanded in 2000 and Dale returned to live performance where he performed stripped down and re-imagined versions of his favourite songs as well as some original material.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 05/01/2008
Band Members: Dale, his keyboard and sometimes Adam Hempling and Mark Meilander.
Influences: Kylie Minogue, Train, Pet Shop Boys, Beatles/John Lennon, matchbox twenty/Rob Thomas, Sting, Duncan Sheik, Madonna, Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson, Leslie Gore, Eagles, Olivia Newton-John, Everything but the Girl, Chris Isaak, Roy Orbison, Mamas and the Papas, Carpenters, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, Motown, Philly Soul, D:ream, The Waifs, Garabge, The Bee Gees, Sneaky Sound System, Hiromi Iwasaki, Stock/Aitken/Waterman...
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Yes, always...!

Hello there everyone! Thanks for following me to my new page. I've recently transferred  some of my old blogs from the previous page to this one. I hope that didn't confuse you. I was hoping to b...
Posted by on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:49:00 GMT

Mark and Adam and I...

I got word from Jerry "Big Daddy" about the cancellation of piano night at Cocktails on the 6th of this month. Also on that day was a party I was attending. It was being hosted by my pal, Mark Meiland...
Posted by on Mon, 15 Oct 2007 09:31:00 GMT

All Good Things...

All good things must come to an end. It is with regret that I must say that my monthly gigs at Cocktails are officially over. Due to lack of support from the community, there wasn't much that we, as a...
Posted by on Sun, 07 Oct 2007 09:29:00 GMT

September gig alert! ** UPDATED **

** Due to a scheduling conflict, I have been asked to perform on the 21st rather than the 14th, as originally planned. The MORGAN BROTHERS will be performing this Friday evening. Please attend BOTH sh...
Posted by on Wed, 05 Sep 2007 09:26:00 GMT

August dates and the FINAL Arabica show...

All things must come to an end. I've arranged my last date at the Arabica to be on August 3rd. I've been playing almost non-stop for the last 21 years and I need a little break. I'm definitely going t...
Posted by on Thu, 26 Jul 2007 09:25:00 GMT

June gig schedule...

Arabica (Wickliffe)29325 Euclid AvenueWickliffe, OH 44092JUNE 8, 22 & 29 - 8:00pm to 10:00pmGeneral Audience - All AgesCocktails (Cleveland) 9208 Detroit Avenue Cleveland, OH 44102JUNE 1 & 15 ...
Posted by on Wed, 16 May 2007 09:24:00 GMT

Gig dates for the merry month of May.

Hello everyone! I hope you've all gotten the last pieces of winter shaken out of your systems and are well on your way to warmer weather and a lovely spring! I'm here to post some of my upcoming dates...
Posted by on Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:22:00 GMT

Cocktails in Cleveland (23 Mar & 27 Apr) - Over 21 Audience

Hey there, kids! It's time for me to put out a reminder that I'll be at my monthly haunt, Cockatils in Cleveland, on the 23rd of March and also on the 27th of April. As usual, I'll be playing from 7:3...
Posted by on Thu, 15 Mar 2007 09:21:00 GMT

Cocktails (Cleveland) - 9 February & 23 February 2007

Hello there!! I just thought I'd post a quick note to let you know that I have been invited to play at Cocktails for another two dates after the 26 January performance!If you can't make it to the show...
Posted by on Fri, 19 Jan 2007 09:20:00 GMT

COCKTAILS (Cleveland) on 26 January 2007

Hey there!! I got a call from Jerry "Big Daddy" (lovely guy) and he asked if I was able to play on the 12th and the 26th of January. For as much as I would love to do that, I have an obligation to the...
Posted by on Thu, 21 Dec 2006 09:19:00 GMT