Copper Chief is a band out of Austin, TX with deep roots compromised of four country boys that just love to rock n’ roll. Made up of Mike Valliere on rhythm, Rio Tripiano on lead, Justin Lusk on bass and John Jamall II on drums, the band formed in the fall of 2015 and quickly after recorded their debut, self-titled album. Their music can be described as a breath of fresh air while puffing your favorite smoke. The band draws from every corner of the musical canon while touching on several southern sounds that come together to birth an unforgettable and unique sonic experience.

Local musician Danny Hamilton is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated release of his newest album “Here All Along” and his album release party at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach on Sunday, February 9. Fifteen years in the making, the roots-rock/alt-country album showcases a number of popular tracks that Danny has been playing for years at venues across the South Bay/Los Angeles area. “Here All Along” is Hamilton’s first full-length album release since 2003, although he has been releasing well-received singles for over 15 years. The fully independent project has been a labor of love for the singer-songwriter, who funded it entirely himself. The alt-country style and deeply personal, yet relatable, lyrics are a window into his difficult past and his path to healing and growth. Many of the album’s tracks were recorded in his childhood home where he took up artistic residence after the death of his father.  “After my dad died in 2016, the house I grew up in was empty, and I moved all of my home studio equipment and instruments there and used the space as a recording and rehearsal studio. It was my sanctuary that year, until we had to prepare to sell it. I got a lot done, both artistically and in my own personal and emotional healing,” said Hamilton.  In 2006, Hamilton married his high school sweetheart and ducked out of the music scene to focus on his family. In 2012, the couple welcomed their son, who has become an inspiration and catalyst for Hamilton’s return to songwriting and live performance. The artistic and musical growth he experienced during his hiatus are showcased in his newest album.  In “Here All Along,” Hamilton’s deep, melodic harmonies are rounded out by upbeat piano chord progressions, lively backups, and attention to drum and bass. He even snuck in an instrumental piano piece that leaves no doubt to Hamilton’s remarkable musical aptitude.    As a well-known player in the local music scene, Hamilton’s album boasts notable musical contributors. Butch Norton, on drums, is the founding member of The Eels and has toured with Lucinda Williams and worked with Tracy Chapman and Aimee Mann. Phil Gilbreth, on bass guitar is best known as the bassist for The Twisters. Dave Pearlman, of Pearlman studio microphones, contributes pedal steel guitar. Steve Shriver, on harmonica, is a well-known visual artist in the South Bay. Freddy Hernandez, also on bass, and whose father was the original bass player for Oingo Boingo, plays with the current Oingo Boingo band. Kira Lingman, on guitar, plays with The Hollow Legs, a well-known local band. Other local legends that contributed to the album are Abby Posner and Sara Dee.   In addition to being listed in Music Connection Magazine's HOT 100 list, Hamilton has been nominated twice at the Los Angeles Music Awards for "Male, Singer-Songwriter of the Year" and once for "Independent Album of the Year” for “Where Do I Fit In,” Hamilton’s first full-length studio release.  Hamilton and his band held a featured spot at the Inkslinger'sBall at Anaheim Stadium, and has rocked audiences at South BySouthwest and numerous art and music festivals all over Southern California. In 2008, Hamilton and his song “I'm Still Here” were featured on Country Music Television's "Music City Madness" contest. The following year, his song “Bury the Devil” took him all the way to second place in that same nation-wide competition on CMT.  Hamilton has opened for many well-known artists, such as The Marshall Tucker Band, Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers, Paul Thorn, Dana Fuchs, Cody Canada, and BJ Barham. His original tunes can be heard in multiple indie feature films, along with a handful of episodes of MTV's second season of "My Life As Liz," currently in syndication all over the world. Check out “Here All Along” at his album release party on Sunday, February 9 at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach.