

“He was like, ‘Hey I think you need a bass player,’ and Frank was like, ‘I think I do,” said Moore. It was like the musician equivalent of hitting on someone.” In a 2018 fan meet-and-greet bandmate Jordan Moore said, “David was just very, forward. He has a rich history of solo work and music composition. David Baez-Lopez Photo via Instagram/ davidbaezlopezīass Player David Baez-Lopez, is a well-versed bassist and was in several bands before he became a Lovemaker. Time and time again this sets them apart. There’s just a thousand ways to say something and it’s really easy to stop at the first one.” Today, the band strives to uphold this value and continues to resist the urge to produce pop music. You can stop yourself from slipping into pop if you care a lot about the words you are using. In a 2017 interview with marketing agency hofisbetter Moore said, “It’s really easy to slip into pop.
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Later, Jordan became instrumental in recording Hobo Johnson’s Live From Oak Park series that has now been viewed millions of times on Youtube.

After the event, Jordan played as an opener for the then solo Hobo Johnson. Jordan also met Frank at an open mic night where their collaboration began to bloom. When you dig into Jordan’s solo career his influence on Hobo Johnson and Lovemakers’ music is clear. Jordan Moore Photo via Instagram/ hobojohnsonīefore becoming a Lovemaker, singer-songwriter Jordan Moore was already developing a fanbase in Sacramento. Since then, they have been working together to create unique music. Derek and Frank met at an open mic night in Sacramento, and well, the rest is history. Playing for weddings put Derek in contact with other local musicians.

In 2015 Derek made his first step into performing professionally by joining a wedding band he found on craigslist. But before he was on the fast track to fame, Derek was going to City Colege in Los Angeles, CA. Derek Lynch Photo via Instagram/ hobojohnsonĬalifornia native Derek Lynch, 29, learned to play guitar in his bedroom. They are a talented group of men, and it’s unfortunate to see them backburner-ed as their music picks up momentum. Guitarist Derek Lynch, keyboard player Jordan Moore, bassist David Baez-Lopez and drummer Ben Lerch make up the Lovemakers. He’s incredibly dynamic and engaging But without the Lovemakers, there would be no Hobo. Frank has an incredible stage presence and his authenticity is off the charts. That being said, it’s easy to isolate lead singer Frank Lopes Jr.-also known as Hobo Johnson-as the star of the show. They have toured the United States, Canada, and the UK, and are revving for the release their latest album. “Peach Scone” now has nearly 15 million views on YouTube, and their once small following has become an international cult-like fanbase. Since the band uploaded their 2018 Tiny Desk Contest submission, “Peach Scone” last March, they have been on a steady rise to fame. It is the east, but Juliet just puked off the balcony” Hobo Johnson and the Lovemakers, Romeo and Juliet But soft what light, through yonder window breaks We’re just Romeo & Juliet, but getting drunk and eating percocets just to ease the stress.

If it sounds overwhelming, that’s because it is-but in the best way! It’s the kind of music that would fit nicely on both your turn-up and your breakup playlist. They’re known for their eccentric, emotional, jarring music that takes inspiration from rap, rock and slam-poetry. Hobo Johnson and The Lovemakers are a small band based out of Sacramento.
