We are thrilled to announce that ROXY ROCA has signed with Hoplite Music for exclusive representation in North America! Based in Burlington, VT, Hoplite Music is a dynamic boutique agency that has emerged as a top choice for up-and-coming talent and a great alternative for established artists who are looking to have more control over their careers.

“After a few conversations with Tom and Ryan, it was clear to us that Hoplite was where we needed to be. They have the experience, the track record, real enthusiasm for our music, and a no-BS attitude that make for a great fit. They tell us the good, the bad, and the ugly — never just telling us what we want to hear — and that’s really important to us,” said guitarist Errol Siegel, referring to Hoplite founder and CEO Tom Baggott and agent Allen Roper.

While Hoplite is a relatively new company, the team behind it is staffed with industry veterans. CEO Tom Baggott has made a 25 year career out of discovering and developing emerging talent, including such national acts as The Disco Biscuits and Sound Tribe Sector 9, among others.

We are thrilled to be working with such a talented, dedicated team to bring our Dynamite Texas Soul to the rest of the country!

We are thrilled to announce that ROXY ROCA has signed with Stag Records! Houston, TX-based label Stag was founded in 2001 by the prolific Texas artist Jesse Dayton, along with partners Benji Smith and Gary Moore, as an outlet for Jesse’s many projects. Since then, the label’s roster has expanded to include releases from Two Hoots And A Holler, Texas Sapphires, Ty Weatherford, Mike Stinson, Stephen Chadwick, and Greg Wood.

You may be wondering: with such an emphasis on country and rockabilly sounds, why sign ROXY ROCA? Stag Records’ Gary Moore explains it like this: “Stag has never been specifically a country label. It’s always been about producing music with grit, soul, and a great respect for Texas’ rich musical heritage. It just so happens that country and rockabilly are a big part of that musical tradition, but that’s not where the story ends. In fact, Jesse Dayton’s Country Soul Brother reminded everybody just how seamlessly soul, the blues, and country fit together. After spending the better part of the last couple years watching ROXY ROCA develop their unique flavor of Dynamite Texas Soul, and getting to know them as people, it just became obvious to everybody that they should be part of the Stag Records family.”

The feeling was mutual for ROXY ROCA, as guitarist Errol Siegel explains: “We really didn’t think one way or the other about Stag as being a ‘country’ label. We just knew that these were the people we wanted to work with. More than anybody else, they had a deep understanding of the history of southern soul that inspires what we do and also really got where we are trying to take it, adding our own experiences and instincts to the mix. Gary from Stag has been a big supporter of the band and we’ve developed a mutual respect that, we think, is going to make a great foundation for working together.”

Watch for more announcements coming soon!

About Jesse Dayton

Known for his work with legends across the musical spectrum from Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Willie Nelson to Rob Zombie and Eddie Spaghetti, Jesse also has released seven solo records, one duet record, and one live record, all but one on Stag, as well as two soundtrack recordings (Devil’s Rejects/Banjo & Sullivan, Halloween 2/Capt Clegg & the Night Creatures) while still making time to write and direct a horror movie (Zombex) and play 150 shows a year. Believe it or not, that’s not even a complete list! Let’s just say we’re impressed with the man’s work ethic.