Fashion together classic piano-led songwriting from the 70s, with a “contemporary-E-Street-kind-of-indie-groove” and you’re somewhere in Louis Coupe’s ballpark. From his beginnings as the outcast in the music class, Louis has forged his own path through a sheer passion and love for music making.

It was a surprise ticket to see Elton John that saw a then 12-year-old instantly obsessed with the pioneering greats - The Beatles, Billy Joel, ELO. Sat for hours searching for internet video tutorials, Louis set about teaching himself any instrument he could find – “I didn’t care for technique or doing it correctly, I just wanted to be able to play songs”. Such was his unorthodox approach; a brief stint of jazz piano lessons was stopped abruptly when his tutor told him the school was “ashamed” to be associated with his eccentric style. 

Undeterred, the next decade saw Louis notch up over a thousand live shows, honing his craft the old fashioned way; often performing rowdy piano bar marathons anywhere that would take him – anything from the smallest of clubs and pubs, to cruise ships, house parties, even an ice rink. His extensive time cutting his teeth out on the road gave him the perfect preparation for recent performances at the Royal Albert Hall and BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2020, as well as a number of UK and EU tours. 

Contrasting his confident and dynamic live show, Louis’ carefully crafted writing tells stories about growing up in the quiet hills of Shropshire, his grandparents 65 years together, as well as frank conversations on relationships and life as a young man. Louis Coupe's music is proudly personal while boldly nostalgic.

The Rooz fly with the unconventional. This young rock n roll band pride themselves on good music and entertainment, performing a variety of melodic rock songs and all out energetic rock n roll. The band is fronted by 19 year old singer songwriter Louis Coupe who appeared on this years The Voice UK on BBC One. The band also includes Ralph Porrett (16) on lead guitar, Tom Russell (18) on drums and Peter Davis (19) on bass, with Louis switching between multiple instruments, mainly piano and guitar. The addition of the piano/organs is a refreshing sound, and adds to the diversity of this band. Crowned the LIVE BAND OF THE YEAR at the Robin 2 in 2013, The Rooz are an exciting young band to watch, always trying to put on a show and entertain their audience, as well as write and record complex, innovative and experimental new rock n roll tunes.

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