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Blues & Country Blues Music artist from Shrewsbury, MA. New songs free to stream or download. Add to your playlist now.

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Don Hooper

hooper Don Hooper unplugged acoustic folk unplugged records country blues acoustic blues

2 top 50
4 songs
3.4K plays
Picture for song 'Come Back Baby' by artist 'Don Hooper'

Come Back Baby Come Back Baby

#18 in Country Blues

Picture for song 'Don't Think Twice' by artist 'Don Hooper'

Don't Think Twice Don't Think Twice

All new rendition of classic Dylan song. Voice, guitar, harmonica. Mechanical license on file

Country Blues

Picture for song 'Mr Song Man' by artist 'Don Hooper'

Mr Song Man Mr Song Man

Sometimes you gotta do what the man says

Country Blues

Picture for song 'Movin' To The Cheap Side' by artist 'Don Hooper'

Movin' To The Cheap Side Movin' To The Cheap Side

A sassy song initially against landlords, which then turns political.

Country Blues

I'm a country blues singer/songwriter. I have Trigemina Neuralgia, and play music to make the pain go away. I play a 1943 Gibson banner J-45 and a National vintage steel tricone, and rack harmonica.
Band/artist history
Reviews: "You've got some strong lyric images and a voice that reminds me of Pete Seeger. The songwriting is solid." - Taxi "You should get out there and play the coffee houses. You're better then most of them." - Paul Geremia "Sitting here and listening right now to you on Soundclick, sounds truly great my friend! I totally dig your music, especially your fingerpicking style." - Bottleneck John "Loved your resonator tune (Mr Songman)" - Blues Box Radio "The way you sang that (Don't Think Twice) moved me to tears." - Wayne Harris
Have you performed in front of an audience?
I've most enjoyed playing the streets of New Orleans and coffee houses in upstate New York. Currently in Massachusetts.
Your musical influences
Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Mississippi John Hurt, Alan Jackson, Paul Geremia, Dave Van Ronk, Blind Boy Fuller.
What equipment do you use?
Gibson banner 1943 J-45 National Vintage Steel Tricone 1980 Guild F46 1978 Fender precision bass rack harmonica some nice neumann mics tube preamps
Anything else?
CD has been released through Unplugged Records. You can get it on CD Baby. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/donhooper
Shrewsbury, MA  USA
ID 198620
Contact
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Comments (10)
Very awesome!! :) Great slide and pickin, love the lyrics....cheap side is something i can relate to!! Nice voice too....wishin there was more music here to listen to, you've alot of talent man!
Don!! I hope you're well and playing a lot! How about putting them new songs up on your site?! Stay well, BJ
Hey buddy!! Thanks for stopping by my page!! I'd be happy to have G& D-jams there and maybe Spirit in the blues..?! If you want, just put them up!!!
Hey Don!! Ain't no storm is a good one, nice pickin' and slidin' as usual...!!! Be well, my friend!!
Hi Don, I really your songs and lyrics! Lay it Down has a really good story line too it! Keep em' coming!!!
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