Jesse Roper is a Canadian blues and rock musician and he has been doing this for a very long time. Roper grew up in a small town of Metchosin on Vancouver island. He started to play guitar at the age of 6, Roper was very scared to actually begin his career as a musician and before he did he was a painter for 8 years. Jesse released his first studio album in 2015 at 33 years old, since then Jesse Roper has been known for his amazing work on the guitar and as a shy person who really came into his own on the stage. After releasing 2 more albums Roper has just come out with a new one titled “Way Down in The Valley”. 

His 13 track new album really showcases what Jesse Roper is all about just a small town kid trying to make it big. The 3rd track on the album “Way Down in The Valley”, really captures the feel that Roper is going for on this album. The best way to describe this song is soulful; the beat on the song really shows that as he sings about his hometown. “ way down in the valley, right near to the sea”. As a kid from a small town a song like this is very relatable as I am sure it is to many other people. 

From the first track of the album to the last track this album shows the versatility that Roper has. From tracks that are laid back like “Make it All Work Out”, to tracks that are more blues focused like “Roll This Stone”. Songs on this album are deeply rooted in the evaluation of Roper. This album just makes you wonder what took Roper so long to start his career. 

What makes Roper and this album special is his ability to mix rock and old school style blues. The production on this album is not overdone; it’s very simple and clean. Roper’s career has come a long way in a short amount of time, and so far this album is on track to be Jesse’s best one yet. Way Down in the Valley is more than just a record, it’s a representation of Roper’s past, present, and the strong bonds that have kept him rooted throughout his journey.