WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING ABOUT SAM HOOPER

 “…a great blues band that could really engage the crowd and bring them to their feet … need I say more? “ -John L. Chan, China Street Smart

 “Sam Hooper's developed his own breed of blues, blending the signatures of driving soul and funk with tight, focused chops-intensive musicianship.” -Ted Drozdowski, The Boston Phoenix

"Bostonians would do well to catch any of Hooper’s performances, as he is easily one of the most versatile performers this city has to offer, sneaking below the radar, yet blasting above the competition in terms of pure musicianship."    -Erik Ziedses des Plantes, WERS Radio, 88.9FM, Emerson College

 "ALL CAUGHT UP is a dynamite sounding EP that Blues, Soul and R&B fans will definitely want to check out. Good Stuff!" - Douglas Stone, Metronome Magazine

"a fiery player, clearly influenced by Jimi Hendrix and Living Colour's Vernon Reid" - Steve Morse, The Boston Globe

"Lead guitarist Sam Hooper...is outstanding; his fills and solos are wonderfully melodic and his tone is excellent" - Mike Baldino, Northeast Performer

"a fine singer with a smooth but tough manner bringing to mind Robert Cray or Bobby Bland at their best" - David Kish, The Martha's Vineyard Times

"Sam Hooper's guitar work was sharp and scintillating" - Jay N. Miller, The Patriot Ledger

"...with Sam Hooper on guitar, letting loose with some nasty riffs reminiscent of Santana's blues-rock style" - J. Place, Blues Wire

"soulful, smokin' guitar work" - Elias Penn, Northeast Performer