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The Washington, D.C.-based indie pop band the Ropers was formed in 1991 by singer Doug Bailey and guitarist Mike Hammel, students at the University of Maryland who quit school after two years to begin making music. They soon recruited drummer Alex Hacker, whom both Bailey and Hammel knew from their brief stint in the Lilys; with bassist Greg Pavlovcak, the Ropers recorded their debut single, the 1992 Slumberland label release "Sunbathe," soon followed by "I Don't Mind." In 1994 the group released a self-titled EP, with the full-length All the Time following a year later; Hacker departed in early 1996, and with new drummer Mike Donovan, the Ropers recorded their TeenBeat label debut The World Is Fire, disbanding a short time later.

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The Ropers is on Tour!

5 shows scheduled

Next Show:

Mar 11, 2026

Ophelia's Electric Soapbox

Denver, CO

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The Ropers has 5 upcoming concerts. They will be performing in cities including Denver, Seattle, Atlanta, Charlotte, Edmonton. Check the tour dates section for the complete schedule and ticket information.

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The Ropers has released 4+ albums. Some of their notable releases include The World Is Fire, All The Time, Revolver. Explore their complete discography on this page.

Some of The Ropers's most popular tracks include You Have A Light, Revolver, Drive, Waiting, Flashlight. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.

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