JESSE ROPER – “WAY DOWN IN THE VALLEY”
BLUE HERON
Based in Victoria, BC, Jesse Roper is a blues/Americana artist with a penchant for writing modern indie-infused blues music and delivering bombastic live performances buoyed by his virtuosic guitar playing. “Way Down In The Valley” is a song about the house that Jesse lives in. It started out as a classic rock song and evolved into a funky, soulful tune with the help of JUNO-nominated producer, Gus van Go (Metric, Arkells, Sam Roberts, Whitehorse).
Blues/Americana singer Jesse Roper’s latest releases are energetic, fresh, soulful and R&B-inspired tracks from a forthcoming LP that harkens the voices of JJ Cale, The Teskey Brothers, Leon Bridges, and Ben Harper β while maintaining Roper’s strong and unique expression in the genre. Jesse is a master at connecting his personal story and experiences to his songwriting, crafting narratives that hit on life’s challenges and eccentricities but remain upbeat, engaging and wildly entertaining songs.
ARTIST QUOTE
“I’ve wanted to live in this valley since I was a little kid,” says Jesse Roper. “I still can’t believe I actually live here. The ground grows tasty vegetables. The deer, wolves, bears, cougars and even the odd elk roam the surrounding hills. There’s old growth trees and the smell of the ocean freshens it up around here year round. I’m truly lucky to call this place my home.”
Jesse Roper
[Single]
(Blue Heron)
Release Date: May 2, 2024
Tour Dates
May 10 – Philadelphia, PA, Silk City
May 11 – New York, NY, Groove
May 12 – New York, NY, Mercury Lounge
May 26 – Port Angeles, WA, Juan de Fuca Festival
June 28 – Youbou, BC, Laketown Ranch
August 9 – Fernie, BC, Wapiti Music Festival
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