In 2008, two small towns on opposite sides of the globe came together when guitarist Ben Carey from Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia met singer/songwriter Bryan Hopkins from Salem, Oregon. When their paths initially crossed, Casey was a member of multi-platinum recording artist Lifehouse and Hopkins was the frontman for Hollywood-based and award winning rock band Paperback Hero.
Elvis Monroe was forged on friendships and is an honest, heart-felt and unique listening experience. Their songs speak their stories with rare truth and integrity, and their accessibility as humans is endearing to fans nationwide.
You met Ben at Mel’s Drive-In on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood in 2008. How did your impression of the Aussie guitarist change when you found out he was part of one of your favorite bands, Lifehouse?
I knew I had met a good guy because he has offered to help me musically with my live shows and recordings and he didn’t even know me. We had just met. And in that same sit down, I found out he was in My FAVORITE band Lifehouse…my jaw hit the…