Welcome to Dr Hoppo's Urban Rooftops

Dr Hoppo's Urban Rooftops -

Are they a real band??

Or just AI fantasy??

You decide

'Dr Hoppo's Urban Rooftops' is my latest grass roots musical project: a seed to be nurtured into a flourishing orchestra playing jazz, latin, soul, funk, rock, dance music, with music guaranteed to lift your spirits.

Since our first gigs in 2019, we have performed shows varying from a ten-piece outfit, with drums, percussion and horn section, to an intimate quartet based round congas. Whichever way we go, expect an uplifting mixture of jazz and other cool songs for listening, along with latin- and soul-tinged sunny music for dancing.

The Urban Rooftops 'core five' are: prima chanteuse Lauren Mullarkey, with Dave Howells on lead vocals and guitar, Rob Murray on bass, the very-much-alive Snuff on kit and myself Steve (Dr Hoppo) Hopkins on the pianoforte. The ten-piece band has included Myke Wilson and Paul Burgess on drums, with Mick Gilbourne and Chris Cruiks on congas.
And our horn section features some of Manchester's finest: Steve Arrand, Helen Pillinger, Carole Williams, Neil Shaw-Hulme, Neil Fitzpatrick, Stuart Butler, Ed Kainyek and Matt Nickson - the list goes on.

Our priority in autumn 2025 is to publish our forthcoming album 'Persuasive', a collection of original songs and exciting cover versions. Before that release, we need to film some promo video for YouTube, Spotify and all that kerfuffle. Then we'll play a few local gigs before getting the big band back on the road. Meanwhile, check out our video page!

Mission statement from Dr Hoppo