Description:
Raised in Chicago and based in Nashville, hes earned a reputation as a man with an ear for a phrase and an eye for detail, a `songwriters songwriter` (CMJ Music Monthly). Blooming Roses, features all of the `Hoekstra hallmarks` - honest vocals, narrative lyrics, emotive chord changes and impeccable musicianship. From the soul vibe of the title track to the atmospheric groove of the closer (`Everywhere is Somewhere`), the music is infused with mood and purpose, creating a unified and rich musical landscape that stands as Hoekstras strongest work to date. Brighton Magazine UK referred to Blooming Roses as `a peerless set of gems.psychedelic folk-flecked Americana.`
