Jesse Roper

Event Details

Jesse Roper

Doors 7PM | Show 8PM

21+$17 ADV | $20 DOS

About Jesse Roper

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. His innate and impressive musical talent has served him well, giving him the flexibility to play with soul icon Booker T. Jones, rock veteran Colin James, blues belter Beth Hart, and Canadian legend Burton Cummings. The stage is where Roper shines. It has been his home since overcoming crippling stage fright during his early twenties. Fear is a part of Roper's past that barely seems real today - especially when you see the in-concert image of a six-string soldier, hair matted to his face, tearing up the stage, without a hint of second-guessing.

Recent Work

Roper's last album Horizons marked a sonic high point in his career thus far. Working closely with famed JUNO-nominated producer Gus van Go (Metric, The Stills, Whitehorse, Arkells, The Trews, Sam Roberts) on that new collection of songs has pushed Roper into creating some of his best work. Recording with Gus and Werner F was on a whole new level.

Roper released the first single off his upcoming LP (to be released in late 2023) Make It All Work Out on March 29th, 2023. The song charted on Canadian terrestrial and satellite radio throughout the spring and early summer. Now all eyes are on the next release, Throw This Rope produced by Gus van Go (Metric, Whitehorse, Sam Roberts Band). The song will be the second of multiple energetic, fresh, soulful and strong and unique expressions in the genre.

Song Insights

When asked to describe the song, Jesse remarks, "Throw This Rope is about being told how to run your life and career by folks who are currently running theirs aground. I sure don't know everything and I never will but I've been given every manner of advice from folks who have no idea what they're talking about. It's frustrating sometimes."

Artistic Vision

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 that remain upbeat, engaging and wildly entertaining songs. Adventuresome doesn't properly describe Roper as an artist, because when the guitar-wielding dynamo sets out to accomplish something, there's no telling where his mind will wander, or when his energy will go.

Age Restriction

This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.