Jimmy Roca
Looping Extraordinaire
Available for hire for weddings and other special events, providing different packages. Able to play live music as well as DJ/Emcee. Can do either or both. Most common is live music during cocktail hour/dinner then Dj after. Fully self sufficient with lighting and professional audio.
I also play with an Emo Night cover band called HeartBurn. We offer a high energy rock show with top notch musicianship and vocals. Playing your favorite hits, and deep cuts, from bands like Fall Out Boy, Jimmy Eat World, Taking Back Sunday, My Chemical Romance, Finch, Dashboard Confessional, Sum 41, and much more!
I also have an original band called Half Tree. Its Reggae at its core, while blending elements of Pop, R&B, Hip Hop, and even Metal and EDM. A completely unique take on Reggae music unlike anything you have heard before. We have a contract with The Discovery Channel, The Fishing Network, and ESPN for them to use 10 of our songs. We have a full length record, an EP, and about a dozen singles all released since September 2025. We have 2 music videos available now as well as more in the works. Check out our newest song "Beachfront Takeover" which we did in collaboration with TreeHouse. We will be co-headlining a festival in Boston on October 4th, as well as playing a run of shows up the coast on the way there. Check us out on your preferred streaming platform or at our website, halftreemusic.com
About
A Musical Journey
Jimmy Roca is a multi instrumentalist who has been playing music for over 25 years. The guitar is what first attracted him to music and has been his focus, and strength, since the age of 10. Even though he spent countless hours honing his guitar skills, he also never stopped singing. And without any training, has developed his vocal abilities into a force of itself.
After High School, he wanted to take a year off of school to refocus and figure out what he wanted to do with his life, but eventually caved to the pressures of modern society and applied to, and attended, West Chester University. After one year he dropped out and moved to Philadelphia with some musician friends.
After a few years in Philly, and playing in a couple bands in the underground rock scene that was booming at the time, Jimmy decided he wanted to move out west, so he moved to Arizona.
He spent about 10 years in the Phoenix area of the Sonoran Desert. Working regular jobs while also developing his skills toward a solo career. He did eventually start a band called Heavy Steps, which began to make some noise in the local scene as a progressive/experimental rock band. But unfortunately, due to members relocating and a few line up changes the band was short lived. However, it did lead to an opportunity for Jimmy to work with Scattered Melodies on their concept album called "Patterns" which was released in 2018 and can be found on all major streaming platforms. Eventually he was able to build up his reputation enough in the area to support himself with just music and hasn't worked a "regular" job since.
In recent years, Jimmy has adopted a bit of a nomadic lifestyle, traveling the country playing music either solo, or filling in for bands who need somebody. He is also a self taught engineer who freelances music. He is currently located in Myrtle Beach, SC, and has quickly joined the ranks as a local favorite as well as a favorite among tourists.
Contact
For booking inquiries, please contact via e-mail below and I will be back to you shortly!
Myrtle Beach, SC, USA