The Jason Cropper Band (Founding member of Weezer) plus Pamela Parker

1435 Webster St.,Alameda CA 94501

25 June, 2021

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The Jason Cropper Band (Founding member of Weezer) plus Pamela Parker WEAD, Ivy Room & Fireside Lounge Presents ALL AGES Tiny Towns Outdoor Concert Series WEAD, Ivy Room & Fireside Lounge Present Tiny Towns Outdoor Concert Series The Jason Cropper Band - Jason Cropper, Founding Member/Original Rhythm Guitarist of Weezer (Blue Album)with special guestPamela Parker DOORS - 4:30PM / SHOW - 5:30PM - ALL AGES! The Jason Cropper Band Website / Facebook / Instagram / Spotify Jason Cropper was born on June 27th, 1971 in San Francisco and was raised in Berkeley, Oakland, and Santa Rosa. In his late teens, he moved to Los Angeles to join the band Weezer. WeezerCropper was present at the band's first official band practice on February 14, 1992. He recorded on the band's first three official demo tapes previous to their signing to Geffen Records. During the recording of Weezer (aka The Blue Album) in 1993, Cropper left the band and was then replaced by guitarist Brian Bell. Cropper signed a non-disclosure agreement and has never publicly spoken about his reasons for leaving the band. Despite having recorded guitar and backing vocals for all songs on Weezer, his tracks were said to have been replaced by the band's vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Rivers Cuomo, with the occasional backing vocal replaced by Bell. Cropper has a co-writing credit on Weezer's "My Name Is Jonas" for writing the song's acoustic guitar intro. The song "Jamie", featured on the 1994 DGC Rarities, Vol. 1 compilation, was recorded in 1993 and features Cropper on guitar and backing vocals. Prior to the expanded deluxe edition of The Blue Album in 2004, this was the only Weezer track released to feature Cropper on guitar and backing vocals. In a 2014 oral history of Weezer involving members of the band (including Cropper) and various associates, it was revealed that while recording their debut album in New York, Cropper learned that his girlfriend in Los Angeles was pregnant. This resulted in Cropper leaving Weezer. Post-WeezerAfter Cropper left Weezer, he and his then-wife, Amy Cropper, formed the band Chopper One. The pair, along with drummer Tyrone Rio, released the single "Free Lunch" in 1995, followed by the album Now Playing in 1997. The track, "A-Punk Named Josh", https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPIbBupIp_A briefly achieved the number one most-added status in Australian radio play. In 1996, Cropper played guitar on Uncle Bob, an alt-rock album from 22 Jacks, which featured members of Wax, The Ramones, Adolescents and Agent Orange. 2000sAfter Chopper One ended, Cropper started the band Fliptop, a pop punk supergroup that self-released a 5-track EP. The band consisted of Cropper on vocals, guitars and piano, Dallan Baumgarten on guitars & vocals, Scott Shiflett on bass and Josh Freese on drums. The band played live shows around LA, and managed to play some local Warped Tour Shows. Cropper sang the theme song for the 2002–2003 American sitcom Andy Richter Controls the Universe. He recorded and produced the Atlanta-based rock band Buffalo Alice's second album Mitchell (2007) and was credited for song writing, playing guitar and singing on several songs. He continued to contribute to Buffalo Alice, co-writing and producing their third album Alexander Rosenhoff Testament: A Work Of Fiction (2008), and was listed for a time as bass player on the band's website. Pamela Parker Website / Facebook / Instagram / Spotify Pamela Parker is a producer, songwriter, guitarist and high-powered vocalist. Her band features some of the finest musicians in world. Their raw energy along with Pamela's powerhouse pipes bring to mind, Amy Winehouse and Ann Wilson. Her dynamic show draws you close, then surges forward with anthemic power to lift you higher than you knew was possible. Pamela shreds like a cross between Susan Tedeschi and Bonnie Raitt, all the while driving you with danceable hooks alongside her dueling lead guitarist. The Fantastic Machine, her recent album, creates a fresh rock n'roll landscape with a diversity of touchstones you wouldn't expect to experience like Alabama Shakes, Thin Lizzy, and Funkadelic. While her previous album, Evolutionary Process, debuted at #1 and was up for Album of the Year in Vancouver, BC. We are excited to be able to bring you live music again!***All tickets are will call only. Please bring valid photo ID for entry. *** (Children 3 and under are free but must sit on a lap of an adult) Merch plus food and drinks will be available for purchase. First come first serve seating and based on your table purchase. General admission ticket purchases are standing room only. Tables will be reserved for table purchases. Event is rain or shine. ALL COVID RELATED GUIDELINES WILL BE LIFTED AS THE CITY AND STATE ALLOW FOR IT. Please keep an eye out for updates. Live performances end at 8pm. Recorded music or DJ's from 8-10pm. Enjoy the show! From your friends at Ivy Room and Fireside Lounge Tiny Towns Concert Series is supported by Alameda nonprofit West End Arts District (WEAD). Founded in 2015, WEAD presents a wide range of arts programming as well as providing fiscal sponsorship, advocacy and operational support to artists wanting to present work locally. Head over to https://www.westendartsdistrict.org/ to see more and sign up to our mailing list. Live Music. East Bay.