February Newsletter
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Hey, hey 56ers!
**To start this newsletter off, were sending a couple shout outs to The Palestra for their newfound support of 56 and also to Leeways Home Grown Music Network for awarding 56 Hope Road the Road Warrior title for 2006, coming in at 217 live performances for the yearThanks to you both for the great support!!
And on that note, weve included a live show review covered by HGMN from The Pour House Music Hall in Raleigh, NC:
The nonstop acoustic funk machine stops at The Pour House-
Chicago's 56 Hope Road rolled into Raleigh on what seems to be a perpetual tour. The hard-working band listed more shows than anyone on Jambase.com in 2005 and never looked back, taking on 2006 with the same vigor. They've clearly decided that this is what they want to do; no one plays over 200 shows a year for the health benefits. As a result of their incessant travels, 56 Hope Road has become a brilliantly polished live act. This is a sound that should turn the heads of any bar-hopper with decent hearing.
The band delivered much more than the sparse crowd at The Pour House could have bargained for on a blustery, rainy Tuesday night. Drawing from their steadily growing catalog and visiting tracks from each of their albums, the band proved personable and entertaining throughout. Every member impressed with their abilities: singer/songwriter Dave Hamilton kept the energy flowing with memorable songs and spirited playing, while drummer Greg Fundis, bassist Chad Sanders, and keyboardist Tim Reid stirred a bubbling gruel of groove. Electric guitarist Marcus Rezak swooped and swirled through the fray, and the combined sound seemed like it would be just as comfy in a large theatre as in a dim bar.
The band's ebullient presence turned already upbeat songs like ""It's All Good (It's On Time)" and "Rock Bottom Bakery" into tangible entities that filled the room. The band saved a trio of crowd-pleasers for the end of their set, starting with a dead-on cover of Bob Weir's "Cassidy" before moving into "Pocket Full of Cash" and the appropriate "Carolina" closer. Polished and professional, 56 Hope Road is due for some recognition that their work ethic can certainly bring them.
--Bryan Rodgers, Home Grown Music Network
**56 on the Radio:
Here are more radio stations NOW playing 56 Hope Road, so call-in/email the station and request your favorite tune! Of course, you can always access a full list of stations at: www.myspace.com/56HopeRoad
KHEN 106.9 FM Salida, CO
Studio line: 719-539-1069 or visit www. khen.org
WMHB 89.7 FM Waterville, ME - Jamming on the Hill With Kyndmamma
Studio line: 207-872-3686 or visit www.colby.edu/wmhb
KDNK 88.1 FM Carbondale, CO
Web: www.kdnk.org
WNRS-89.9 FM Sweet Briar, VA
Studio line: 804-381-6139 or visit http://wnrs-fm.sbc.edu/index.html
Sirius Satellite Channel 17 Jam On
Request line: 877-33-SIRIUS or visit www.sirius.com/17jamon
**56 Hope Roads Road to the West Coast:
2/10 Dulcineas 100th Monkey Denver, CO (with Alder Dice Trio)
2/14 Steves Guitars Carbondale, CO
2/15 Sherpa & Yetis Breckenridge, CO
2/20 The Eldo Crested Butte, CO (with Mamas Cookin)
2/21 Urban Lounge Salt Lake City, UT
2/22 Humboldt Brews Arcata, CA
2/24 Boom Boom Room San Francisco, CA (with Down Lo)
2/27 The Temple Bar Santa Monica, CA
2/28 Winstons San Diego, CA
Of course, this is only a PORTION of the 56 Hope Road schedule for Februaryfor full tour schedule, music and more updates: www.56HopeRd.com OR www.myspace.com/56HopeRoad
Dont forget to check out The Chads Road Blog for up-to-date news from the road: www.56HopeRd.com
**Thank you to everyone that participated in the My Title contest for the month of November, we had a great turnout of suggestions for titles!! However, we have decided to go in another direction in naming the new album. The band did narrow down the suggestions to four Runners-up, which will each receive a signed copy of the new release:
One backtwo forward
Uninhabited
Hope renewed
Dream whirlwind
Thank you again to all who participated in the contest!
***And now for this months contest The first 20 people that send an email to the following address will receive FREE entrance to a 56 Hope Road show of their choice!! Just include My Free February Show in the subject line, and do it now! contest@56hoperd.com
Peace Out,
56 Hope Road
**To start this newsletter off, were sending a couple shout outs to The Palestra for their newfound support of 56 and also to Leeways Home Grown Music Network for awarding 56 Hope Road the Road Warrior title for 2006, coming in at 217 live performances for the yearThanks to you both for the great support!!
And on that note, weve included a live show review covered by HGMN from The Pour House Music Hall in Raleigh, NC:
The nonstop acoustic funk machine stops at The Pour House-
Chicago's 56 Hope Road rolled into Raleigh on what seems to be a perpetual tour. The hard-working band listed more shows than anyone on Jambase.com in 2005 and never looked back, taking on 2006 with the same vigor. They've clearly decided that this is what they want to do; no one plays over 200 shows a year for the health benefits. As a result of their incessant travels, 56 Hope Road has become a brilliantly polished live act. This is a sound that should turn the heads of any bar-hopper with decent hearing.
The band delivered much more than the sparse crowd at The Pour House could have bargained for on a blustery, rainy Tuesday night. Drawing from their steadily growing catalog and visiting tracks from each of their albums, the band proved personable and entertaining throughout. Every member impressed with their abilities: singer/songwriter Dave Hamilton kept the energy flowing with memorable songs and spirited playing, while drummer Greg Fundis, bassist Chad Sanders, and keyboardist Tim Reid stirred a bubbling gruel of groove. Electric guitarist Marcus Rezak swooped and swirled through the fray, and the combined sound seemed like it would be just as comfy in a large theatre as in a dim bar.
The band's ebullient presence turned already upbeat songs like ""It's All Good (It's On Time)" and "Rock Bottom Bakery" into tangible entities that filled the room. The band saved a trio of crowd-pleasers for the end of their set, starting with a dead-on cover of Bob Weir's "Cassidy" before moving into "Pocket Full of Cash" and the appropriate "Carolina" closer. Polished and professional, 56 Hope Road is due for some recognition that their work ethic can certainly bring them.
--Bryan Rodgers, Home Grown Music Network
**56 on the Radio:
Here are more radio stations NOW playing 56 Hope Road, so call-in/email the station and request your favorite tune! Of course, you can always access a full list of stations at: www.myspace.com/56HopeRoad
KHEN 106.9 FM Salida, CO
Studio line: 719-539-1069 or visit www. khen.org
WMHB 89.7 FM Waterville, ME - Jamming on the Hill With Kyndmamma
Studio line: 207-872-3686 or visit www.colby.edu/wmhb
KDNK 88.1 FM Carbondale, CO
Web: www.kdnk.org
WNRS-89.9 FM Sweet Briar, VA
Studio line: 804-381-6139 or visit http://wnrs-fm.sbc.edu/index.html
Sirius Satellite Channel 17 Jam On
Request line: 877-33-SIRIUS or visit www.sirius.com/17jamon
**56 Hope Roads Road to the West Coast:
2/10 Dulcineas 100th Monkey Denver, CO (with Alder Dice Trio)
2/14 Steves Guitars Carbondale, CO
2/15 Sherpa & Yetis Breckenridge, CO
2/20 The Eldo Crested Butte, CO (with Mamas Cookin)
2/21 Urban Lounge Salt Lake City, UT
2/22 Humboldt Brews Arcata, CA
2/24 Boom Boom Room San Francisco, CA (with Down Lo)
2/27 The Temple Bar Santa Monica, CA
2/28 Winstons San Diego, CA
Of course, this is only a PORTION of the 56 Hope Road schedule for Februaryfor full tour schedule, music and more updates: www.56HopeRd.com OR www.myspace.com/56HopeRoad
Dont forget to check out The Chads Road Blog for up-to-date news from the road: www.56HopeRd.com
**Thank you to everyone that participated in the My Title contest for the month of November, we had a great turnout of suggestions for titles!! However, we have decided to go in another direction in naming the new album. The band did narrow down the suggestions to four Runners-up, which will each receive a signed copy of the new release:
One backtwo forward
Uninhabited
Hope renewed
Dream whirlwind
Thank you again to all who participated in the contest!
***And now for this months contest The first 20 people that send an email to the following address will receive FREE entrance to a 56 Hope Road show of their choice!! Just include My Free February Show in the subject line, and do it now! contest@56hoperd.com
Peace Out,
56 Hope Road
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