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Hopeful Monster
Psychedelic / Hawaiian / Gospel

psychedelic chamber pop




Canada

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Member Since3/2/2006
Band Websitehopefulmonstermusic.blogspot.com
Band MembersHOPEFUL MONSTER: Metatasking HOPEFUL MONSTER: Hopeful Monster
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LIVE BAND MEMBERS & ALUMNI

Hopeful Monster is, or has been:

Jason Ball: Prime Monster
Jose Contreras: Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Jon Epworth: Drums, Vocals
Matt McCullough: Bass
Gavin Maguire: Drums
Jeremy Little: Bass, Synth Bass
Jeff Heisholt: Keyboards
Catherine Phillips: Vocals
Lily Frost: Vocals
Andrew Rodriguez: Guitar, Keyboards,Vocals
Jeremy Strachan: Bass
Paul Lowman: Bass
Wayne Petti: Keyboards, Vocals
Matt Ferris: Drums
Jeff Peers: Guitar
Greg Fry: Drums
David Christensen: Keyboards, Flute
Andy Patil: Bass
Dale Murray: Guitar, Pedal Steel, Vocals
Damian Moynihan: Vibraphone, Percussion, Vocals
Paul Aucoin: Drums, Vibraphone, Piano, Percussion



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InfluencesZombies, Kinks, Beatles, Beach Boys, Mark Wirtz, Donovan, Bee Gees, Big Star, Dylan, Cohen, Rundgren, Ronstadt, Steely Dan, Steeleye Span, June Tabor, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Jacques Brel, Serge Gainsbourg, Harmonium, Gram Parsons, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, Pete Seeger, Pixies, Jeff Buckley, Rheostatics, Nirvana, U2, Mozart, Tchaikhovsky, Mussorgsky, Sparklehorse, Grandaddy, Spiritualized, Of Montreal, By Divine Right, Lily Frost, High Llamas, Heavy Blinkers, Andrew Rodriguez, Jason Kent, The Hylozoists, Ron Sexsmith, Feist, Arcade Fire, Sufjan Stevens, Sondre Lerche, Beck, Stereolab, Lisa Germano, Bjork, Wilco, Blur, Scarce, The Junipers, Monkberry Momma, My Bloody Valentine
Sounds Likethe CD but with less instruments and more mistakes...
Record LabelGooseberry Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 21 2009 8:00P
The Company House (Halifax Pop Explosion) Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Colleen and Paul

Colleen and Paul



Nov 9 2009 12:32 AM

awesome just heard you are playing the show with us!!! will be a fun one! see you soon bring the mrs! col
Colleen and Paul

Colleen and Paul



Nov 6 2009 7:23 PM

hey come out to the dakota nov 12th and meet some of my athens friends :) will be a fn one and lets plan a show together sometime in the near future! xo colleen
Freckles

Freckles



Nov 3 2009 3:32 PM

good morning adorable one! ;)
you are magic! thank you for such wonderful sweet music and friendship!
LADONNA KAY

LADONNA KAY



Oct 28 2009 3:17 PM

Thank you
akhhrn

akhhrn



Oct 27 2009 11:59 AM

Thanks for your kind words.
Really great songs here.
I like "Daily electric" a lot.
Arigato.
Colleen and Paul

Colleen and Paul



Oct 10 2009 11:49 PM

fun times last night round the piano making sound, again soon, come to holy oak the 24th and bring the family its an afternoon hang :) col
Faber Optimé

Faber Optimé
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Sep 27 2009 1:43 AM

Click here to go to the Faber Optimé web site in a new tab/window.

Sorry for not having been in touch awhile - been rather busy!

Just wanted to say that your valued friendship continues to be appreciated.

Have you checked out my MySpace and www.faberoptime.com recently?
Oh and did you subscribe for my free (infrequent, no spam!) newsletter?

You might also enjoy watching some of my latest films:

More (Rate! Comment! Favorite! Subscribe!) on my YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/faberoptime.

Take care and keep in touch.

Best,
Faber.

"Just a guy trying to make the world a better place."

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FARMACIA

FARMACIA



Sep 11 2009 4:25 AM

The Elwins

The Elwins



Sep 10 2009 4:08 PM

Hey!

Thanks for your kind words. We'll definitely catch your show if we're in town.  
Ho Hum Records

Ho Hum Records



Sep 10 2009 8:12 AM

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The highly acclaimed album 'All Will Be Well' is now available on CD and digital download from the Ho Hum website and all good retailers.

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Wonder

Wonder



Sep 2 2009 1:20 PM

Thanks for the add! Really nice songs here, and a beautiful voice !  :-D
THE NORWEGIAN FORDS

THE NORWEGIAN FORDS



Sep 1 2009 7:46 AM

Wow...great songs, man! Can hear some Beach Boys in there (which I love). 

   Thanks for the add! I added you as a favourite. Erik 
AGE - NEW TRACKS UP!!

AGE - NEW TRACKS UP!!



Aug 31 2009 5:27 PM

heyyy thank you for being our friend. What do you think of our songs and video? If you get a chance please have a listen...
Maybe give us some feedback? We will appreciate it :}


You can now download or purchase a copy of our DEBUT EP
- 'Useless Souvenirs' on Itunes & Amazon!

Download via Itunes

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Purchase a copy at http://age.bigcartel.com/




Thanks for checking us out!

Age
Age - Useless Souvenirs....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qSnUz2_dGk

Music For Money

Music For Money



Aug 26 2009 3:19 PM

Hi Hopeful Monster!
Music for Money @ Music Gallery, Toronto
Leandertaler

Lea rosa amira Sharon Pieper



Aug 21 2009 1:39 PM

i really love your music!great vibe and relaxing to listen to!hope your fine,enjoy your weekend;)
Paul Sumner

Paul Sumner



Aug 20 2009 8:23 PM

gobsmacked!  In equal measures.
Short Memory

Short Memory



Aug 2 2009 12:54 AM

Really great stuff.
Incredibly inventive.
Cheers.
The Elwins

The Elwins



Aug 1 2009 1:15 AM

you write great songs!
We Are Change

We Are Change



Jul 29 2009 8:47 PM






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LucidDreams Music Group

LucidDreams Music Group



Jul 22 2009 9:49 PM

LucidDreams Music thanks you for the friendship and wishes you a successful day. Be sure to visit our MySpace Profile!

Best regards,
LucidDreams Music
VASLAV

VASLAV



Jul 22 2009 12:48 AM

Come and hear songs from our new album.
Snow Creation & Trumpetman

Snow Creation & Trumpetman



Jul 19 2009 1:36 PM

New song up: PLAYGROUND
Scott Brookman

Scott Brookman



Jul 3 2009 8:11 PM

Jason: How's it going in Tunesmithville? Thought you might find my accidental self-portrait amuisng. The double chin is fierce! The stubble strictly film noir.

FAIANATUR

FAIANATUR



Jun 29 2009 6:09 PM

salaam aleikum! first! peace and dignity in those times of Babylone crisis.

This video clip in memory of the victims of the "ho low cost" all over the world.




in the abundance of water the fool is thirsty.


faianatur is "hungry" on the "golden riddim" from goldcup records, distributed by one love international:



videoclip directed by akadak:




Blessed love !!
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