Rich Hopkins

Blogs
March 29, 2013
The Best Concerts In Houston This Weekend: Bill Carter, Chase Hamblin, Deftones, etc.
Bill Carter McGonigel's Mucky Duck, March 29 With wife/writing partner Ruth Ellsworth, Bill Carter co-wrote 1989's "Crossfire," one of Stevie Ray Vaughan's last big hits. That song went on to earn music publisher BMI's "Million Airs" award for more than 2 million radio spins; musically speaking, it ... More >>
Blogs
July 11, 2012
Rich Hopkins Finds Houston Humidity Suits Him
Living most of his adult and professional life in Tuscon, Arizona, former Sidewinders/Sand Rubies front man Rich Hopkins has recently relocated to Houston. For those who don't remember, Hopkins and his mates in the Sidewinders hit the charts at the tail end of the '80s with "Witch Doctor" (1989) an ... More >>
Blogs
July 6, 2009
Monday MP3s: Two from LL Cooper's Tucson
When it comes to salt-of-the-earth working-class roots-rock, groups (especially around Houston) don't come much more solid than LL Cooper, the semi-eponymous band led by Houston/Austin roots vet Larry Cooper. "For my money, very few acts sound better accompanying a round of Lone Stars in a smoky bar ... More >>
Music
August 21, 2008
Locals Only
Music
January 26, 2006
Rich Hopkins and Luminarios
Friday, January 27, at Rudyard's, 2010 Waugh Drive, 713-521-0521.
Music
March 20, 1997
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