Lara Hope & The Ark-Tones- Love You To Life
  • Fast, Cheap Or Well Done
  • Love You To Life
  • Callin' My Name
  • 'Till The Well Runs Dry
  • I'm Yours
  • Dr. Bartender
  • This Is What I've Got
  • I'm The One
  • Working Man's Tools
  • Luckiest Girl In Town
  • Hotel Yorba
  • Fast, Cheap Or Well Done
    Genre: Americana
    MP3 (03:25) [7.83 MB]
  • Love You To Life
    Genre: Americana
    MP3 (03:21) [7.67 MB]
  • Callin' My Name
    Genre: Americana
    MP3 (03:44) [8.54 MB]
  • 'Till The Well Runs Dry
    Genre: Americana
    MP3 (03:02) [6.95 MB]
  • I'm Yours
    Genre: Americana
    MP3 (04:41) [10.72 MB]
  • Dr. Bartender
    Genre: Americana
    MP3 (03:37) [8.28 MB]
  • This Is What I've Got
    Genre: Americana
    MP3 (04:51) [11.11 MB]
  • I'm The One
    Genre: Americana
    MP3 (03:18) [7.55 MB]
  • Working Man's Tools
    Genre: Americana
    MP3 (04:09) [9.49 MB]
  • Luckiest Girl In Town
    Genre: Americana
    MP3 (03:51) [8.8 MB]
  • Hotel Yorba
    Genre: Americana
    MP3 (02:40) [6.09 MB]
Biography
Winner of the 2017 Ameripolitan Music Award for Best Female Rockabilly Artist, and named the “Best Up-And-Coming Band” by Hudson Valley Magazine, Lara Hope and the Ark-Tones are New York’s premier roots rock n’ roll, rockabilly, rhythm & blues outfit. The Ark-Tones are releasing their 2nd full length album, entitled Love You to Life, out August 11th, and they will hit the road in support on August 16th, spreading the gospel of American music wherever they go. Describing their sound, Hope explained to Rockabilly Online “I would say we are a new take on an old sound. It’s been described as ‘pan-americana’ which means we use many areas of early rock and roots music as a creative launchpad. Where it goes from there is anyone’s guess, because while we appreciate old music, we don’t want to write songs that have already been written.”

Standout tunes include “Fast, Cheap or Well Done”, which Lara describes thusly: “This is an old saying that has always resonated with me…the opening line of the song, ‘Nothing in life is free, except advice from relatives…’ is something my mother has said to me for years.” “Calling My Name” details the ups and downs of life in the music business: “This song is near and dear to my heart - I often think of these lyrics when on the road, and try to take my own advice,” explained Hope. Track 6, “Dr. Bartender” was inspired by a friend of the band, who is both a bartender and certified PhD. “This song addresses how many people treat bartenders like therapists, as well as the fact that in today’s economy, you can earn a PhD and still have to take shifts behind the bar to make ends meet.”

Lara is joined by husband Matt “The Knife” Goldpaugh on upright bass and backing vocals, Dave Tetreault on drums and Billy Riker on lead guitar. Guest Hayden Cummings of the Kings of Nuthin’ contributed tenor and bari saxophone over an array of tunes. Love You to Life was recorded at NADA Recording by John Naclerio and produced by the band, with an assist from Jimmy Eppard.

They’ve built a great network of venues in the US by touring heavily, and like many American bands, they have gained supportive fans and excellent press overseas as well. Hope was featured on the cover of UK Rock n’ Roll magazine in March 2015, and New York’s Ulster Magazine in March 2016. The band has shared the stage with many larger acts including Tiger Army, Dick Dale, and America, and has performed at at a variety of festivals including Viva Las Vegas, Ink n Iron, and The Nashville Boogie.

Born from a hybrid of Lara’s former rockabilly band The Champtones, and upright bassist Matt’s international psychobilly act, The Arkhams, The Ark-Tones hit the ground running in 2012 and haven’t slowed down since. Lara and Matt also perform as a duo (The Gold Hope Duo), and can even be found as the country/western entertainers at the one of longest running family resorts in New York, the Rocking Horse Ranch, performing under the name Lara and the Hope'Alongs. Lara got her start in musical theater at a young age and caught the bug, starting to write original songs in high school. After honing her skills at open mic nights, Lara formed her first band, The Red Hopes in her junior year of college, and she was hooked on rock n’ roll from that point on. In 2017, Lara Hope won the Ameripolitan Music Award for Best Female Rockabilly Artist, accepting the award at The Paramount Theater in Austin, Texas, surrounded by musical heroes. The band is also known for their visually arresting videos - “Whiskey Pick” (from their debut album) and “I’m the One” (re-recorded for the new album) were official selections in the 2014 and 2016 Woodstock Film Festival.

For all tour dates, news, merch and more: https://www.larahopeandtheark-tones.com/
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  • Members:
    Lara Hope, Matt Goldpaugh
  • Sounds Like:
    Imelda May, Wanda Jackson
  • Influences:
    Carl Perkins, Big Mama Thornton, Johnny Cash, Wanda Jackson, Dolly Parton, Imelda May, Willie Dixon, Wynona Carr, Ruth Brown, The Meteors, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bette Midler, Roy Orbison, Ronnie Dawson, The Stray Cats, Sister Act
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    06/13/17
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