Background
Jopus were formed by Finch in 1991, but after 6 years of live music and much
success in the UK & Ireland ill health forced Finch to take 3 years out of music.
The time was spent writing material, and in 2000/2001 he reformed Jopus with a new line
up that have been hard at work at their own phat wha studios
laying down tracks and rehearsing. Since returning to the live music scene at Sheffield Barfly
in April 2002 the band have again begun to create waves in the music industry with their unique
sound and energy! Jopus completed a hugely successful tour of Ireland in the summer of 2002 and
continue gigging around the rest of the UK. Jopus continue to work on new tracks and rehearse for
shows in 2003.
Their debut 7-track debut E.P., "Rubber Nature," was released on 1st November 2002 on their
own "Funky music" label, and the band entered talks to have the E.P. released on Matchbox
recordings in January 2003. The track "into forever" from the EP features on a Matchbox Recordings
compilation album of February 2003.
Jopus are looking for full time professional management to work with them and help
them attain the commercial success they deserve. The band's contact details are at
he bottom of this page.
Bacardi / Hotpress Unplugged (Neros Niteclub, Letterkenny, March 1995)
I.M.R.O Showcase (Neros Niteclub, Letterkenny, April 1995)
The Claddagh, Ballybofey, Co Donegal (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996)
The Downtown, Letterkenny (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996)
Monroes Tavern, Galway City (1995, 1996)
The Venue, Salthill, Galway (1995, 1996)
U.C.G Galway (March 1996)
I.M.R.O Showcase, The Quays, Galway City (April 1996)
Tut n Shive, Rotherham (1996, 1997)
Rotherham Arts Centre (14/Feb/1997)
Granada Studios, Manchester (May 1997)
Sheffield Leadmill (February 1997)
Radio
Flirt Fm, University College Galway (April 1996)
Finch & Liam interviewed by Adrian Martin and played
3 acoustic songs live: Shine, Beautiful Day, and The
Greatest High.
Highland Radio, Letterkenny, Co Donegal (May 1996)
Jopus played 3 songs live as well as
being interviewed by Brendan Maxwell: Shine, The Greatest High, Free
Anna Livia, Dublin (4/Aug/2000)
Finch is interviewed by Ciara Doyle live via telephone. The Nine Mile High CD
is featured on the show.
Friday 1st November 2002
