hopetouncollective

Hopetoun is a brotherhood built on deep respect, deep listening, and deep love. The sound is catching, and no one genre can be applied. Hopetoun's style is driven by lyrical and percussive elements and incorporates many genres at times, but with unique style and dance-like punch: A solid horn middle, stellar rhythm with full percussion, guitar, keys, and unforgettable bass playing topped with the addition of Kevin O'Day, local New Orleans drummer of considerable renown. The connectivity is complete - friends, fun, and the creation of beautiful music! A vibrant and refreshing sound has emerged from the spirit of New Orleans.
Hopetoun's first record  "From the Big Easy to the Cesspool of Sin" (2014) is soulful, independent, funky and jazzy with undertones of pop and reggae. Ironically and truthfully, this fresh, eclectic sound took years to create and develop.  This record is a joint effort between Hopetoun and Asheville, NC-based record label, Vibration of Versatility.  

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