Ron Pope
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Ronald Michael Pope is an American pop/rock musician, singer-songwriter, & recording artist. He was raised in Marietta, Georgia & is currently based in New York City. In 2005, Ron Pope, along with Zach Berkman, wrote the internet sensation, "A Drop In The Ocean." From the success of "A Drop In The Ocean", he went on to fully pursue a career as a solo artist. His music is now successful in both America and internationally.
Ron Pope will release a new album (“Atlanta”) in the Spring of 2012.
After high school, he attended Rutgers University for two years to play baseball. After a career-ending injury, he transferred to New York University in New York City in 2003 to pursue his other passion, music. After joining a songwriting circle with fellow students, he met friends & band mates, Zach Berkman and Paul Hammer (of Savoir Adore). From there, they created the band, The District.
In March 2008, he was asked to perform on MTV's "TRL" as a featured up & coming artist. Independently, he wrote, produced, recorded, and released four full-length albums - "Daylight" (2008), "The Bedroom Demos" (2009), "Goodbye, Goodnight" (2009), and "Hello, Love" (2009).
In the May of 2009, he signed a deal with major label, Universal Republic. After spending a year under Universal Republic and releasing two singles - "A Drop In the Ocean" and "I Believe", he left the label to produce his music independently. He has since written, recorded, produced, and released two full-length albums "The New England Sessions" (2009) and "Whatever It Takes" (2010). He also created the project "26 Tuesdays" in which he released a new, previously unreleased single to his fans each week (July–December 2011).
In September 2011, Pope, recorded his latest album at The Magic Shop studio in SoHo (New York City). The album, "Atlanta," will be released in the spring of 2012.
The second and final portion of the “Whatever it Takes” tour ended in New York City on November 20, 2011. The tour was supported by openers Alexis Babini & Zach Berkman.
In February 2012, Pope will go on his first tour outside of America. The UK tour includes dates in London, Manchester, & Nottingham, England.
"The mesmerizing words that softly pour out of his mouth are powerful enough to silence even the loudest crowds at any given venue."
Ron Pope will release a new album (“Atlanta”) in the Spring of 2012.
Background & Career
Ron was raised in the Atlanta suburb of Marietta, GA. There, he attended East Cobb Middle School and Joseph Wheeler High School. Ron began playing the guitar at an early age, but became more serious about his hobby in music while in high school where he formed various bands.After high school, he attended Rutgers University for two years to play baseball. After a career-ending injury, he transferred to New York University in New York City in 2003 to pursue his other passion, music. After joining a songwriting circle with fellow students, he met friends & band mates, Zach Berkman and Paul Hammer (of Savoir Adore). From there, they created the band, The District.
In March 2008, he was asked to perform on MTV's "TRL" as a featured up & coming artist. Independently, he wrote, produced, recorded, and released four full-length albums - "Daylight" (2008), "The Bedroom Demos" (2009), "Goodbye, Goodnight" (2009), and "Hello, Love" (2009).
In the May of 2009, he signed a deal with major label, Universal Republic. After spending a year under Universal Republic and releasing two singles - "A Drop In the Ocean" and "I Believe", he left the label to produce his music independently. He has since written, recorded, produced, and released two full-length albums "The New England Sessions" (2009) and "Whatever It Takes" (2010). He also created the project "26 Tuesdays" in which he released a new, previously unreleased single to his fans each week (July–December 2011).
In September 2011, Pope, recorded his latest album at The Magic Shop studio in SoHo (New York City). The album, "Atlanta," will be released in the spring of 2012.
Discography
| Album | Year Released |
|---|---|
| Daylight | 2008 |
| The Bedroom Demos | 2009 |
| Goodbye, Goodnight | 2009 |
| Hello, Love | 2009 |
| The New England Sessions | 2010 |
| Ron Pope Live & Unplugged in New York | 2010 |
| Whatever It Takes | 2011 |
Touring
In March 2011, Pope went on a nine-week tour of America to promote the album release of "Whatever it Takes.” During the tour, he visited New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Arizona, California, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, Nebraska, and Massachusetts. The tour was supported by openers, Ari Herstand and Zach Berkman.The second and final portion of the “Whatever it Takes” tour ended in New York City on November 20, 2011. The tour was supported by openers Alexis Babini & Zach Berkman.
In February 2012, Pope will go on his first tour outside of America. The UK tour includes dates in London, Manchester, & Nottingham, England.
Television Placements
Ron Pope performed on MTV’s “TRL” in March 2008. He has had two songs placed on FOX's "So You Think You Can Dance" in both Canada and the US. He was featured in the Season 3 premiere of "Vampire Diaries" on The CW. “A Drop In the Ocean” was performed on popular UK television show, Made in Chelsea, by British reality star, Caggie Dunlop.Reviews
Pope has received various glowing reviews complimenting both his song-writing and guitar playing. “…he is a sentimentalist who can rip a guitar to shreds” writes one critic. Another notes, “This fresh talent, purely through word of mouth, is already catching the attention of many”."The mesmerizing words that softly pour out of his mouth are powerful enough to silence even the loudest crowds at any given venue."