Robert Hope

Bassist / Vocalist

I bring dedication, passion, and a sense of joy to my playing. I am more than willing to embrace the role of bassist and all that implies. My goal is to make the foundation of my band solid enough to allow the melodies and solos to work their magic.

Key Highlight

• As a member of Bee Charmers, recognized in 1996 by Musician Magazine as a finalist for their annual Top 10 Best Unsigned Bands contest.

Professional Experience

• Ironhorse Exchange
  2001-2004
  Bass, Lead and Backing Vocals
  Covers band featuring 70s, 80s, and 90s era music, including pop rock, hard rock, arena rock, blues, pop, and more
  Audio Demo (Fire and Ice, Pat Benatar)
  Video Demo (Boomers, Long Beach, CA)
  More Audio Demos
• Bee Charmers
  1995 – 1997
  Bass
  Original band in the mold of Natalie Merchant, Indigo Girls, and Sarah McLachlan
  Audio Demo (Free, Bee Charmers)
  More Audio Demos
• AKA / The Rage / Bad Habit
  1992-1995
  Bass, Lead and Backing Vocals
  Covers band featuring 70s, 80s, and 90s era music, including pop rock, hard rock, arena rock, blues, and more
  Video Demo (Marco Polo, Keene, NH)
• Sue Hutchins and the Common Kind
  1987 – 1988
  Bass, Lead and Backing Vocals
  Covers band featuring 60s, 70s, and 80s era music, including pop, Top 40, country, standards, and more
  Video Demo (Marlborough High School, Marlborough, NH)

Examples Of Composition

• I’ve written many songs over my career, and published poetry and song lyrics. I had in hand in composing the music of at least one popular Bee Charmers song. Lately I have taken to composing electronically. Below are several examples of my work.

• Model T, an instrumental inspired by a lunch time meeting
• With You In Mind, a rock-oriented instrumental with live bass and guitar parts
• Kisses In Meadows, a more pop-oriented instrumental with live bass and guitar parts