Justin Hopkins

Portland-born songwriter Justin Hopkins understands the true definition of grassroots-Starting his career playing college living rooms as a student at University of Oregon, Hopkins deftly combined steely dan-esque guitar work with his soulful baritone to create a sound he called barefootsoul-His eagerness to play for anyone, anytime, anywhere soon earned Justin a loyal NW fanbase that continues to grow as he puts miles on his well-traveled jeep. With potent and relevant lyrics that seem to stay with the listener long after the music has ended, Hopkins seamlessly matches melody with mood. In the spring of 2004, Hopkins collaborated with Geoff Byrd and Steve Sundholm to record his solo debut 'the Building ep.' Soon after its release, Hopkins moved down to los angeles, where he now travels the west coast corridor with a full band and a high energy groove rock that is bringing favorable comparisons to David Gray, Martin Sexton, and Dave Matthews.