Gopherbroke: Detroit-Area Horn-Driven Blues and Soul, and It's About Damn Time
Gopherbroke is a horn-driven blues, soul and rock 'n' roll band from the Detroit area, based in New Baltimore, Michigan. Their album It's About Damn Time! has been approved for the U-Rock® Network.
Seven players, one rule: fun
The band's site describes Gopherbroke as "specializing in 'Blues, Soul and Rock n Roll'." They play originals alongside "danceable, high energy covers of mostly Blues and Soul/R & B music," presented professionally "but with the emphasis on EVERYONE having fun!" The line-up is: - Don Benson on guitar - Darry Clotfelter on bass and vocals - Bob Henninger on drums - Henry Hincherick on trumpet - Rocco on trumpet, guitar and vocals - Joe Marocco on sax and vocals - Mike Shields on harmonica and vocals
Detroit Blues Society artists
Gopherbroke are members of, and recording artists for, The Detroit Blues Society/DBS Records and No Cover Productions. It's About Damn Time! came out in 2023. It was followed by the 2024 live album Gopherbroke LIVE @ "The Shop" and the later Live Back at the Shop. Kris Daniel of Kris Daniel Music, who runs New Baltimore's "Music in the Park," calls them "one of the best all-around Blues/Variety bands in the area."
Why it matters on U-Rock® Radio
Horns, harp and a Motor City blues pedigree: Gopherbroke bring a party to the U-Rock® Network.
U-Rock® Network play data: not yet logged. The release was approved for the U-Rock® Network through MusicSubmit.
Listen and follow - Official site: https://gopherbrokeblues.com/ - YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gopherbroke2888
Sources 1. Gopherbroke, official website — https://gopherbrokeblues.com/ 2. Gopherbroke, MusicSubmit submission to U-Rock® Network, "It's About Damn Time" (28 Sep 2026)
Photo: courtesy of Gopherbroke / U-Rock® Network