About
Sons of the Never WrongSONS OF THE NEVER WRONG is a turbo-charged Altfolk trio from Chicago that delivers witty, whimsical songs with their signature soaring vocal harmonies and gorgeous arrangements. In case you’re wondering, they’re 2 gals and a fella: Bruce Roper, Sue Demel, and Deborah Lader. Their odd ball humor and spontaneous stories ignite their live shows and have earned them a cult-like international following for over 30 years. Combining influences of folk, jazz, pop and rock, their sound is wildly original, their energy is contagious and their banter is hilarious. However, no bio can outdo what OTHERS have to say about the Sons.
Members of the Band
Sometimes the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. In this case, it’s apples and oranges! Sue, Bruce, and Deb each have such depth and range to their personal backgrounds and stories that it’s fun to learn more…
sue demel
“Sue Demel has one of the most unique voices in folk music today.” —Sing Out Magazine
Whether it is scatting, chanting, weaving or arranging, she explodes the preconceived notions of harmony singing. Schooled in jazz and a respected songwriting coach, Sue is a seasoned back-up vocalist whose body of work achieves a rare peace between the boundaries of love and redemption.
Bruce Roper
“Bruce Roper has written the near-perfect song.” —A.P. Newswire
Bruce is both a luthier and a well-seasoned carpenter of timeless songs. His reputation as a brilliant, prolific writer is well known in folk circles worldwide. His songs feel like they were written by a wise old poet, yet sung with a child’s innocence. His gift for conjuring melancholy and heartbreak with a wink and a nod gives the listener a fresh take on life’s experience, as he makes things that are hard to say easy to hear.
deborah lader
“Deborah has a folk sensibility that hits me where I live.” —Art Thieme
Deborah’s diverse influences converge and are expressed through her unique and multi-faceted music. An internationally recognized visual artist, Deb is also a multi-instrumentalist, (guitar, mandolin, mandocello, banjo, piano) with a special gift for songwriting, and a sought-after affinity for vocal harmony.