Brad Hooper is a two-time Maine Songwriters contest finalist, Best Music nominee (Portland Phoenix, 2013) and full-time working entertainer living in Western Maine. Hooper maintains a solid show schedule of hundreds of professional shows each year. His talent has earned the respect of his fans, friends, booking contacts and contemporary peers. Hooper’s vocal quality often has him pegged as a ‘blues man,’ but his content spans many genres making it difficult to pigeonhole the guy. Americana, roots, blues, folk, country, you’ll have to decide for yourself. The timber and raw emotion of his vocal-stylings are clearly Hooper’s trademark. Genre aside, his first review seems to have hit the mark: “Brad Hooper is the real deal. No flash, no gimmicks, just solid guitar playing and soulful vocals.” — (http://thebollard.com/2009/07/15/brad-hooper/) With his signature hat and shades in place, Hooper sets his passions in motion and fills the moment with insightfully-written original songs and unique-renditions of songs that have marked his way. Sit back and enjoy the ride, it’s clear Hooper still does. To contact Brad Hooper, book a show, listen to original music, see a show schedule or request references go to http://bradhooper.net or email *NOT DISPLAYED* .