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Free Music Sunday- Dave Hooper & Phil Lawrence

  • Young & Yonder Spirits 449 Allan Court Healdsburg, CA, 95448 United States (map)

Dave- Dave Hooper is a singer, songwriter, musician, and author, who resides in the city of Santa Rosa, California.

Dave Hooper has spent several decades performing professionally in the U.S. and Europe, where he lived in the early 1970s. He has also lived in Nashville, and spent more than 20 years in Austin, Texas, where he fronted the band "Dave Hooper and the Corporate Monkeys". He has released twelve albums on his own label, the latest being "Americana Dreams". He is also the author of two novels published under his full name, David Matson Hooper.

Dave currently sings and plays guitar and harmonica in the Americana band, "Hooper and Sloss". "Hooper and Sloss" mix original songs with cover tunes for an eclectic blend of country, folk, blues, and rockabilly..

Phil- Originally from New Jersey, Phil Lawrence began performing professionally in 1976 while living in Europe. A mandolin virtuoso, he also plays guitar and ukulele. A musician whose playing encompasses various styles, he has recorded several albums of original instrumental music, and has worked with the bands “It’s A Beautiful Day” and “The Windshield Cowboys”. He is also an in demand session musician. Phil has appeared on Perry Como’s television show, and in the movie “Class Action.” In addition to being a recording and performing musician, Phil hosts a radio show on KOWS FM, and teaches music. In 2022 Phil was voted “Mandolin Player of the Year” in Germany. Phil lives in Sebastopol.

Recommended if you like: Dave Alvin, John Stewart, Gene Clark

Earlier Event: June 9
Free Music Sunday- Gabe Duran
Later Event: June 20
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