56 Hope Road

56 Hope Road

Bio

If ever a band was worthy of notice, it’s 56 Hope Road. The heart of the
band’s sound beats in its soaring melodies and unflaggingly earnest lyrics.
Fusing dynamic keyboard arrangements, gypsy acoustic guitar parts, funky
bass and unbridled drums, this Chicago-based band delivers.

Their music is textured—each layer made of accomplished musicianship.
Blending numerous musical styles, 56 Hope Road creates an original sound,
unique from everyone else. Singers/songwriters Steve Goveia and Dave
Hamilton showcase their talent not only through nimble finger work on their
acoustic guitars, but also in their harmonious vocals. With a sly vocal
style they sing deftly phrased lyrics—almost as if they’re letting you in
on a secret. The band’s tempo is propelled by the rolling percussion of
drummer Greg Fundis. Also housed in the rhythm section is Chad Sanders, who
anchors the band’s sound with his potent standup bass. Completing the band’s
dynamic is the innovative key play of Steve Mann. Listeners are rewarded
with literate music-the duo can set a scene in a few words, tell a story in
a few minutes and change the mood in a moment. Diversity is 56 Hope Road’s
musical trademark, both within and among songs.

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This Week in Chicago (Feb. 8-14)
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Backyard Tire Fire: 2009 Tour Dates, Festivals
...Rumpke Mountain Boys and more! June 27 Tall Tree Festival Goreville, IL w/ 56 Hope Road, Rev. Peyton, Great American Taxi, Madahoochi and more July 7 CEFCU Centerstage... (Live Music Blog)

Summer Camp ‘09 shares a few early names
...Williams, Dark Star Orchestra, Cornmeal, Girl Talk, Family Groove Company, and 56 Hope Road make up the early list of names also confirmed to perform. The full lineup is e... (Consequence of Sound)

Video: K’NAAN - Somalia
...Stephen and Damian Marley to their father Bob Marley's original home studio at 56 Hope Road and the legendary Tuff Gong studios Troubadour is a hip-hop album like no other.... (nah right)

Summer Camp 2008 | Day One, Day Two Review
...p before the impending rain of the evening. At 4:00 I caught a set by Chicago's 56 Hope Road. I've seen these guys a number of times at the Canopy Club in Champaign and in Ch... (Live Music Blog)

Summer Camp 2008 Lineup | Moe.'s Midwest Fest
...s Hot Buttered Rum The Lee Boys Cornmeal Groovatron Family Groove Company 56 Hope Road Future Rock Phonograph Backyard Tire Fire Banyan U-Melt Euforquestra The H... (Live Music Blog)

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