Sean Ashe + Matt Hopper
Ashe /
Hopper
Sean Ashe. Matt Hopper. Songs with a real stage pulse.
Ashe / Hopper is the guitar-forward live project built around Sean Ashe and Matt Hopper, with a flexible stage format for guest players, expanded sets, private events, patios, wineries, corporate rooms, and destination weekends across Northern California.
Public Dates
Swabbies on the River
Public calendar updates as dates are confirmed. For private events, send the date, city, and format you have in mind.
What We Do
Built For Rooms
That Need Real Songs
Guitar-driven covers, shared vocals, select originals, and custom arrangements for events where the music should feel alive without fighting the room.
Weddings
Cocktail hours, rehearsal dinners, receptions, and wedding-weekend sets that feel warm, prepared, and easy to host.
Private Parties
Birthdays, anniversaries, house concerts, backyard dinners, and rooms where the songs should feel close to the guests.
Corporate Events
Mixers, dinners, client receptions, team events, and hotel hospitality spaces that need polished live energy without volume creep.
Patios and Hospitality Rooms
Restaurants, breweries, rooftops, lounges, and relaxed upscale spots that need a memorable live-music identity.
Wineries / Tasting Rooms
Warm, song-forward sets for tasting rooms, resort weekends, private dinners, and wine-country gatherings.
Stage Nights / Guest Sets
A core Ashe / Hopper set can stay compact or expand with invited guests when the stage, room, or event wants more lift.
The Core
Ashe. Hopper.
Room To Expand.
Sean Ashe and Matt Hopper are the center of the project: two guitarists, shared vocals, and a set built around songs people recognize. The format can stay lean for a private dinner or expand with invited guests when the stage wants more lift.
Sean Ashe
Guitarist, composer, producer, educator, and live sound engineer. Sean brings cinematic guitar, arrangement detail, and a modern musical ear to the set.
Matt Hopper
Seasoned songwriter and guitarist with classic-rock grit, Americana soul, and a deep road-tested feel for what works in front of a room.
Familiar covers, select originals, and guitar-forward arrangements that avoid generic background-band energy.
Clear set lengths, clean logistics, and self-contained sound available for many small-to-mid-size events.
Ashe / Hopper is the name at the center, with space for trio dates, featured players, and special guest moments.
Watch / Listen
Hear Ashe / Hopper In The Room.
A featured reel can live here as soon as the strongest footage is ready. Until then, the site frames the set, repertoire, and booking facts clearly for planners and venues.
Performance clips, guest features, and polished EPK video will land here as the strongest footage is ready.
Repertoire
Songs People Know.
Arranged Like Ashe / Hopper.
Classic rock, pop, singer-songwriter, soul, and crowd favorites, shaped for anything from a quiet patio set to a guest-expanded stage night.
Singalong Favorites
- Everybody Wants to Rule the World
- I Want It That Way
- I'm Yours
- What's Up
Classic / Soul / Groove
- Fly Like an Eagle
- Use Me
- Give Me One Reason
- Purple Rain
Roots / Heartland / Southern
- Mary Jane's Last Dance
- Midnight Rider
- Tennessee Whiskey
- Can't You See
High-Energy Closers
- Footloose
- Runnin' Down a Dream
- Tribute
- Sweet Home Alabama
Set One
Warm, familiar, patio-friendly.
- 01 Everybody Wants to Rule the World
- 02 Fly Like an Eagle
- 03 The Joker
- 04 Rolling in the Deep
- 05 Sean Ashe original
- 06 Mary Jane's Last Dance
- 07 Footloose
- 08 Faith
- 09 Santeria
Set Two
Soul, pop, and room-lifting singalongs.
- 01 Feel Like Makin' Love
- 02 Little Wing
- 03 Give Me One Reason
- 04 Use Me
- 05 Sean Ashe original
- 06 I'll Be
- 07 I Want It That Way
- 08 Midnight Rider
- 09 Watermelon Sugar
- 10 Purple Rain
- 11 Runnin' Down a Dream
Set Three
Heartland, southern rock, and closers.
- 01 Can't You See
- 02 I'm Yours
- 03 She Talks to Angels
- 04 Tennessee Whiskey
- 05 Sean Ashe original
- 06 Simple Man
- 07 Free Fallin'
- 08 What's Up
- 09 Tribute
Extras
Available when the night wants more guitar.
- 01 Voodoo Chile
- 02 Sweet Home Alabama
No match yet. Ask about special requests when you inquire.
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EPK
Everything A Planner Needs
Core Ashe / Hopper copy, booking facts, assets, repertoire, lineup notes, and contact details in one clean packet.
View Full EPKFAQ
Quick Answers.
What types of events do you play?
Weddings, rehearsal dinners, private parties, corporate gatherings, patios, restaurants, tasting rooms, resort events, and destination celebrations across Northern California.
Can you provide your own sound?
Yes. Ashe / Hopper can arrive with a self-contained sound setup for many small-to-mid-size events. Larger rooms or production-heavy events can be coordinated with the venue or production team.
How long can you perform?
Typical formats are up to three 45-minute sets or two 60-minute sets, with timing adjusted around the event flow when possible.
Do you perform originals as well as covers?
Yes. The set is built around familiar covers, Ashe / Hopper arrangements, and select Sean Ashe originals where they fit the room.
Can you add guests or play as a larger lineup?
Yes. Sean Ashe and Matt Hopper are the core, and the stage can expand with invited guests or a trio-style format when the event calls for more sound, more vocals, or a featured player.
Are you available outside Sacramento?
Yes. Ashe / Hopper is available for Northern California events, including Napa, Tahoe, Bay Area-adjacent gatherings, and destination-style weekends.
What do you need from the venue?
A reasonably level performance area, safe access to power, and a clear plan for load-in, timing, and weather protection for outdoor events.
Can we watch videos or request a song list?
Yes. The site includes a live-video area and repertoire section, and you can ask for a current EPK or set-list PDF when you inquire.
Booking
Let's lock in your date.
Tell us the date, venue, format, and room. We'll confirm availability and help shape the right Ashe / Hopper setup for the event.
Prefer email? booking@ashehopperduo.com