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The Hopeful Romantics

Rank #3 Martinez, CA Americana / folk / Roots Music

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Sounds Like: Cowboy Junkies, Crooked Still, Jerry Garcia, Gillian Welch, The Duhks

Bio: The Hopeful Romantics formed in 2009; a bunch of friends that just can’t help but play what doesn’t get played on the radio. Paying no attention to a particular style, their own award-winning Americana sound has emerged blending roots, country, folk and rock....sometimes dark and swampy, sometim... See Full Bio

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The Hopeful Romantics has a show on 05/19/2012 at 07:30 PM @ The Lost Church... in San Francisco, CA http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/111356931 #concert

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"Invite The Last Tear". This song is a beautiful illustration of what its like when a couple comes to the end of a long relationship. When you've known and loved someone for so long its not easy to move on without shedding some final tears of sadness. The songwriting and music production are great and the vocal performance is marvelous. The lead singer's voice really pulls at your heartstrings and you can feel the pain in the songwriter's message. I love this song! Other great songs by THR include: Could Be Thursday, Johnny Lee Miller, and Come Home. These tracks in particular, really stood out to me because I could relate to the message being conveyed in these songs. An awesome album that I believe Americana and Folk music fans will enjoy. As a band, The Hopeful Romantics are like a slice of pumpkin pie and a hot cup of Starbucks coffee -- the perfect blend of sugar, spice and warmth. Don't miss out on this amazing band...go visit their website now!

— Senseitional, IAE (I am entertainment) Magazine

“Pete Wilson's Annual Show "The Best Music You've Never Heard" KGO Radio host RON OWENS and San Jose Mercury News Music Critic BRAD KAVA review "Invite The Last Tear" which made 7th of over 150 submittals. Written by Hope Savage and Danny White, Here is what they had to say: "Wow, Tracy Chapman!" "Unreal" "Got that Natalie Merchant kind of feel. Serious, mature" "That's phenomenal!" "This is great stuff!"”

— Brad Kava, KGO Radio

"Love the real musicians! You guys are great. Really enjoy their music!" Kellie Fuller * Kellie in the Morning Show

— Kellie Fuller, KVYN Radio 99.3 Napa, CA

“Hope Savage and Danny White's song "Invite the Last Tear" is selected as a finalist in the folk category, 12th Annual Great American Song Contest GASC FINALISTS / 2010 Review: "THERE IS SOME REAL TALENT BEHIND THIS SONG AND THE HOOK IS EXCELLENT! (A "10"). The laid-back, melancholy vibe is quite fitting for the sad and trying theme as well. This is strong enough to be passed along to the finalist tier of judging. Keep up the good work and good luck with your music. The number of songs selected from the 12th Annual Great American Song Contest exceeded any previous year, according to GASC Judges, who reviewed entries from over 1600 songwriters in 45 countries. ”

— Music Industry Professional, Great American Song Contest

“Interview done for Vallejo Public Access Television”

— Liza Marie Sparks, Behind the 8th Note - Interview with The Hopeful Romantics

“Another Stand out track, "Johnnie Lee Miller," opens with a simple yet powerful guitar lick that immediately grabs your attention, followed with a mandolin and pedal steel counter punch that is joined by a haunting harmonica before the first words are even sung. In my opinion this is really the most narrative song of the collection, a tale of abuse and murder – that musically grabs you before you even realize the subject matter – it's just so damn catchy. The story is laid out before you and it also features harmony vocals that at times reminded me of Sandy Denny's work on Led Zeppelins 4th release - obviously this is a personal favorite on this collection. ”

— Chris Bryant, martinez.patch.com

“We speak today of the Hopeful Romantics, a group of musicians formed about a year ago around the rallying cry of Americana music, a mongrel hybrid of bluegrass, country, Appalachian, back porch, Grateful Dead-tinged hippie folk, with subtle dabbles of rock and roll at the creamy center, though you have to listen closely to hear that. ”

— Jim Caroompas, Caroompas Room

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Paul Butler
Sometimes I just get lucky and find music like yours! LOve that pared down sound, harmonies and simple melodies with a dark side. Beautiful !!!
May 17
Laramie Cooley & Kil...
Hi, we came by to show our support. Keep making great music and may you have amazing success. God Bless, Laramie Cooley & Kilkenny's Secret
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J Elizabeth Hardges
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! If you'd like to be friends on facebook just send me an invite and I will accept... http://www.facebook.com/j.elizabeth.hardges
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Paul Bibbins
You guys make really beautiful, thought provoking music. Thanks for connecting with me.
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Cemo Mus!ck
Awesome stuff here! Keep it up! Sunny greetings from Cheeseland! ;0)
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second journey
great respect to your outstanding work and music
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