Split Shot + Matt Hopper & The Roman Candles
Tuesday, January 17th
Rockin' Double Bill
8:30 PM, Doors Open 8:00 PM, $5/8,
Moe's Alley presents a rockin' double bill with Split Shot + Matt Hopper & The Roman Candles
ABOUT SPLIT SHOT
Split Shot is a new group, but most members use to play in a band known as "Miznoma" from Santa Cruz, CA. After encountering internal issues and a difficult time producing their album, Sam decided to call it quits with Miznoma. They played their last show in March of '09 with Blue Turtle Seduction in Pismo, Ca. It was during the summer of '09 that Sam, Isaac and Chris were finally able to get their tracks mixed and mastered. It was decided to release the songs under a new band name and make it a starting off point for a new group, rather then the end of an old group. The album, "Dynamite On The Set," was released in January of 2010. Split Shot still needed a drummer to move forward, and they were able to find Dave Roda, who's touring experience has helped bring this band to life, bringing them into a unique blend of jam music mixed with rock and pop.
ABOUT MATT HOPPER & THE ROMAN CANDLES
According to various writers, Matt Hopper shows elements of the Jeff Tweedy/Wilco, Ryan Adams/Cardinals and Tom Petty/Heartbreakers variety. His band, The Roman Candles, takes its name from a favorite Kerouac inspiried passage and has included over 30 sidemen and women since inception in 1999. Hopper has enlisted entire bands to collaborate and back him up on tours including The Devil Whale, Matt Lewis Band, Equaleyes and Cold War Kids. His blend of psychadelic-tinged rock n roll, soulful blues, and hushed folk can be heard on six mostly self-produced/financed albums released on his own label, Hatcher Pass, named after the mountain range in Alaska where he grew up. Currently residing in Boise, ID Hopper tours actively and is working on two new full length albums.
