The Nexus Rock Band grew out of Brian Choper's (the founder/drummer/band leader) passion for great rock and roll and his desire to create a music project that was a cut above the typical rock band.

Conceived in 2005, such a band could not be done according to leading area agents and managers. It took Brian two years to find the right musicians who were rock based, were musically trained, were reliable, were creative, knew how to build momentum in a party, and for practical reasons, lived near Washington, DC. While the roots of the band are classic rock, the group's repertoire grows way beyond that with its all-star lineup of seasoned professional players. The result is quite a contrast from most rock and roll bands.

In 2007, the group started working together without a specific agenda as they tried to identify their own sound. They quickly realized that every time they got together to rehearse or explore, they were creating a new rock concept, writing a new tune, or figuring out how to make each song more interesting, more unique, or more rockin'. The players had special talents in writing, lyrics and arranging. As performance inquiries came in, they expanded their repertoire to include classic rock, modern pop, funk and exciting new & original compositions.

Today the band is known for their unusual flexibility in their music. Their amazing ability to adapt to the individual preferences of the client while knowing exactly what to play to keep the party in high motion has become quickly noticed. Their popularity has allowed them to play for parties
while bringing forth invites to play for major galas, celebrity parties and
heads of state.

Nexus is a high-energy Rock Band that plays a variety of Rock & Roll, but centers it's repertoire around the classics of the 70's, 80's and 90's. We could be labeled a top 40 or society band, but we do much more than that.

While playing the most popular dance and party tunes (by such artists as Donna Summer and Aretha Franklin, etc.), we also like to follow in more challenging territory, rockin' it up with excited, syncopated and showy tunes (from bands including Santana and Gloria Estefan), and then really showing off the talent in the band by taking on the more challenging classics such as Blood, Sweat & Tears "Spinning Wheel", Styx "Come Sail Away" and other complex music that is not heard as much today...great classics that in today's world most bands either will not dare attempt or simply cannot handle. We are a band that loves the challenge, and have the ability to bring an unusually wide variety of music to any event, even music beyond Rock & Roll (such as Jazz or Swing) if your guests request it.