Hope Hoffman and Jim Tolles
Vocal and Fiddle Duo
Photo copyright Ron St. Jean
The musical alliance of Hope Hoffman and Jim Tolles focuses on the traditions of vocal and fiddle music, and incorporates their original, roots-based songs and instrumental compositions.
Their performances feature songs from the legacies of the Carter Family, bluegrass, country duet, shape-note hymn singing, and Appalachian folk heritage.
Hope Hoffman contributes her zippy, precise fiddle stylings and high, pure vocals.
Jim Tolles, former Capitol and Rounder recording artist, adds guitar, mandolin, banjo and vocals.
Listen to audio samples:
Gold Watch and Chain (Hope Hoffman, fiddle and vocals; Jim Tolles, guitar and vocals)
Sail Away Ladies (Hope Hoffman, fiddle and vocals; Jim Tolles, guitar and vocals)
Super-insulated House and 8th of February (Hope Hoffman, composition and fiddle; Jim Tolles, guitar)
Sunny Side (Jim Tolles, instrumentals; Hope Hoffman and Jim Tolles, vocals)
In concert:
~ * ~ Wednesday, December 3 at Blue, 7:30-9 p.m. concert with session afterwards. 650A Congress St., Portland, Maine, (207) 774-4111. ~ * ~
For booking, contact:
Hope Hoffman (207) 332-3459 or e-mail.
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