Roo

Romain "Roo" Chapus is a French musician/ producer based in Helsinki, Finland. He started to play guitar in the early 90's at age 15 under Satriani’s musical influence. He graduated from MUSIC ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL (former C.M.C.N-France) at 20.

Solo artist, session guitarist, featuring guitar instructor at guitarmasterclass.net & Shred Academy. Has released several guitar methods including one instructional DVD "Creative Shred" and one instrumental solo album: "Guitar without a Cause".

 

 

 

Romain is the leader of a Finnish instrumental rock trio Roo from Helsinki founded after the release of his debut solo album "Guitar Without a Cause" (2008).

The band delivers sparkling instrumental rock, influenced from aggressive metal to southern bluesy rock with a bit of funk and fusion. Not bounded by the trends of predictable rock neither guitar nerd music, Roo's music is a journey in a diversity of tones, melodies and catchy riffs carried by groove, energy and humor.

The trio is well-balanced with, on the drums, the experienced Juke Eräkangas who evolves from modern jazz styles to heavy rock. Easy as well with electronic drums, his touché and creativity brings Roo's guitar fest breath and structure. 6 strings bass player Jaakko Nikko, also member of the Progressive Metal band Reversion is the loud asset. Complete musician, who has released several albums and performed numerous gigs, he is also an important element of Roo's stage presence.

Carried by Indie label Mad Guitar Records and a growing fans base, Roo took part, in solo, of several records, including top sellers guitar compilations Melodic Soloists and Guitar Addiction (feat. Brett Garsed, Bumblefoot, Stu Hamm, Atma Anur... )

“My first choice went on the Setius who has a great playability and strong tone. Lately I received the Legend and I felt immediately that this guitar was made for me. Its playability, look, ergonomic, tone & feel are very close to what I try to be musically, an unpredictable mixture of modern, vintage, sharp and smooth. Being endorsed by Sound Shop who distributes Mayones Guitars in Finland, I  have the privilege to demonstrate many of their beautiful guitars.”

Check Roo lessons in our Videos section

Roo Official Website: www.rooguitar.com

Roo Official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/RooBand

Roo Official MySpace profile: www.myspace.com/rooguitar

Roo Official YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/rooguitar

Photo credits - Tomas Whitehouse