Christian Lopez & Joe Taxi is a trio from the northern hills of West Virginia. Their roots of American Folk, Rock, and Country music gleam through them with every song and every performance. Christian Lopez, the songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist of the band, has introduced a new sound and new approach to Folkrock, with intense drums and bass, yet melodic and arranged melodies that make every song very special. The recent release of "I Will Remain" is a great example of this. Along with show that will captivate any audience member, the band is accessible and eager to meet new fans. Christian Lopez & Joe Taxi's original music such as "Will I See You Again", and "As Far As I May Go" have had radio play in West Virginia and Pennsylvania and have debuted nationally March of 2013. The Jackson Browne and Johnny Cash flavor catch the attention of many, and introduce a completely new feel to folk music.
Christian Lopez & Joe Taxi has also had national success as the winners of the 2012 WVU Coca Cola Battle of the Bands, 2012 Moonstruck Battle of the Bands, and 2012 The Ottobar Battle of the Bands, and the 2013 Blue Ridge Music Festival Battle of the bands. The trio went on to play on The Vans Warped Tour 2012, The 9:30 Club, Pickin' in the Panhandle, and have toured up and down the east coast since 2012. The latest 2013 Summer Tour consisting of over 40 dates allowed the band to spread thier music to cities from Cleveland to Baltimore, Pittsburgh to DC, and many more in the eastern United States, and with massive college appeal, the band has performed at many universities and attracted new fans all over the country, and with his American Idol success on Season 11 and 12, making it to the top 37 men, Christian has attracted fans from all over the world.
The chemistry of Christian Lopez & Joe Taxi is delivered to every person, in every crowd, everywhere they go. The music is what they represent, the love for the songs, and what you will get out of a show will be an experience of pure jubilance, energy, and heart. And wherever they are tonight, that is what someone will find.
