Merry New Year to all the 56ers out there!

Our new year’s resolution is to play fewer shows and to make more money.  So from now on, all our show’s cover charges will be $1,000.  Hey just kidding!  Only a $100.  Got you again.  $50.  Does the fun ever stop? 

We will be starting off the 2010 this Saturday at Bar Louie in Peoria.  Great food and super awesome drinks, they have alcohol in them.  We will then take the two week drive over to Oliver’s in Peoria Heights for a show on Friday January 22^nd.  I hope we make it.  We close down the month at Lock Stock and Barrel in Decatur IL on Saturday January 30^th.  So there you have it, three times to get down with the 56 Hope Road this month.  Mark it on your calendars, book a room and a jet.  See you in sunny beautiful central Illinois. 

Peace Out

56 Hope Road  

Hey all you crazy ass 56ers out there!

Let me give a shout out to you.  HEY OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH OY OY OY!!!!!!!  I hope I didn’t hurt your ears with that one.  Let us be the first to wish you a super awesome Thanksgiving.  We are so thankful for your enjoyment of our music we had to come back out of hiding again this month and put our necks out on the line to show you our gratitude.  Sure we have bounties on our heads, stalkarazzi watching our every move and yea maybe we do know too much.  That can’t hold us back from throwing down on our favorite hangs one last time before 2010. 

First we kick off November with a curve ball to throw the bad guy’s off our scent by christening Cam’s Place in Peoria IL next Friday Nov. 13th.  You might not even notice the special microfilm switch hands with double agent Roy code name The Mad Ripper from the secret society of Brainchild as he shreds faces on the guitar with us. 

Next Saturday Nov. 14th we cross state lines into the seedy underbelly of St. Louis MO to unleash a secret weapon of mass percussion.  Masked by the international couple of mystery Scott and Shawn of the diabolical MADahoochi syndicate.  International peace keeping inspectors from Minnesota Roster McCabe will open this explosive fusion of highly volatile material.

Thursday Nov 19th Sedgwick’s in Chicago IL will let you into the mystery, wrapped in a riddle and shrouded by the enigma of 56 Hope Road.  This speakeasy will house the last show of the trio assassins in ChiTown in 2009.

We cap off this month of intrigue and counter terrorism with a double secret probationary gig of monumental proportion at The Winery in Decatur IL.   One of the deepest moles to ever come out of undercover covert operations Casey “The Chameleon” Fitzpatrick joins the justice league of 56 Hope Road Nov. 28th the Saturday after thanksgiving.

Friday Nov. 13th

CAM’S PLACE

10 PM

2510 W Farmington

Peoria IL 61604

Saturday Nov. 14th

GRAMOPHONE

9 PM

4243 Manchester

St. Louis MO 63110

Thursday Nov. 19th

SEDGWICK’S

10 PM

1935 N Sedgwick

Chicago IL 60614

Saturday Nov. 28th

THE WINERY

10 PM

1093 W Main

Decatur IL 62522

As always download our music from Itunes.com and play it backwards, this message with self-destruct in 5 seconds.

Peace Out

56 HOPE ROAD

P.S. if you want to check out something really funny, you have to watch this Halloween gig video from Family Groove Company.  Warning you will LOL and you may even DIYP (download in you pants). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-zyu_q0YXA

Hey 56ers

56 Hope Road is taking a hiatus from their hiatus and they have agreed to play one weekend of three shows this month.  The Homecoming Celebration Super Get Down Weekend Extravaganza!  It begins Oct. 15^th Thursday at The Café in Macomb, IL kicking off Western Illinois University Leathernecks homecoming.  Next, it is a homecoming for the 56 Hope Road, returning to Chicago IL to play the Cubby Bear Friday Oct.  16^th and we are bringing some special friends with us.  Guitar virtuoso Scott Rockwood and the enchanting keyboard wizard Shawn Hartung will join 56 Hope Road for the weekend.  Scott and Shawn hail from Madahoochi, voted St. Louis’s #1 jam band and longtime friends and favorites of 56 Hope Road.  As if that wasn’t enough fellow Chicagoans Land of Atlantis and Peoria IL rock gods Brainchild also join the bill.  Then Saturday Oct. 17th 56 Hope Road takes their super group back to their alma mater Millikin University in Decatur IL for homecoming at Lock, Stock and Barrel.  Opening up the night Sundown vocal group with arrangements of John Stafford. 

Join The Homecoming Celebration Super Get Down Weekend Extravaganza.  Three unforgettable shows and the only three opportunities to party down with the 56 Hope Road before they continue there hiatus.

Thursday Oct. 15^th

WIU Homecoming

The Café

10 PM

$3

8 West Side Square

Macomb, IL 61455

Friday Oct. 16^th

56 Hope Road Homecoming

Cubby Bear

9 PM

$10

w. Land of Atlantis & Brainchild

1059 W Addison

Chicago IL 60613

Saturday Oct. 17^th

Millikin U Homecoming

Lock, Stock and Barrel

7:45 PM

$4

w. Sundown

129 S. Oakland

Decatur IL 62522

Download 56 Hope Road music today at www.itunes.com

Coming soon the new 56 Hope Road website and merch superstore.

Peace Out

10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW

You thought it would never happen.  You thought it couldn’t happen.  Never in a million years you said, would the original-founding members of 56 Hope Road all get together to perform again.  I am here to tell you that you were wrong.  One night only Friday August 14^th in Chicago IL at the Double Door, in the neighborhood that spawned the band, Wicker Park, for a celebration of 10 years rocking the nation, 56 Hope Road reunites Steve Goveia, Dave Hamilton, Chad Sanders, Greg Fundis, Anne Katzfey, Matt Katzfey, Steve Mann, Brian Wilkie, Mat Cashmen, Matt Carter, Tim Reid Jr., Casey Fitzpatrick along with many other special guest for a spectacular evening of music that spans the 56’s entire catalogue. Buy your tickets today at TicketMaster or stop by the Double Door if you are in Chicago, they are going fast.

                                    56 HOPE ROAD ANNOUNCES HIATUS

            Since it's inception in 1999, 56 Hope Road has performed over 1,100 live shows nationwide, sold over 12,000 albums and released four full length recordings on their independent label Albino Deer Records working along side GRAMMY-nominated producer Rick Barnes (Liquid Soul, Smashing Pumpkins), Steve Albini (Nirvana) and Mark Rubel (Hum, Poster Children). Their songs have been featured regularly on Sirius Radio Channel 17 Jam_ON, as well as WXRT Chicago, UniTED Airlines Radio, NPR, WBEZ and many other public, college and specialty radio stations across the country. 56 Hope Road continues to gain national attention due to relentless touring and high-energy live performances garnering numerous awards from Relix Magazine, JamBase.com and landing VIP stage appearances and support slots with Stevie Wonder, Phish, Dave Matthews Band, Jack Johnson, Allman Brothers, Black Crowes, Bob Weir, The Verve Pipe, Rusted Root, Cowboy Mouth, Bob Schneider, Tom Cochrane and Red Ryder.

            September 2009 56 Hope Road will take a hiatus.  So get your 56 Hope Road fix the next two months live while you can.  If you are interested in purchasing our awesome 03 Ford F-350 Heavy Duty 15 Passenger Fully Loaded Tour Machine, give an email to fiftysixhoperoad@hotmail.com

UPCOMING JULY SHOWS

July 10^th Friday

Byron's Street Dance PRE-PARTY

Pomeroy IA

10 PM

21+

Suggested Donation

July 11^th Saturday

Byron’s Street Dance

Pomeroy IA

8 PM

ALL AGES

$10

July 12^th Sunday

Munster Music Festival

Munster Centennial Park

9701 Calumet Ave.

5:30 PM

ALL AGES

July 17^th Friday

Marly’s Pub

An Evening With 56 Hope Road

9 SW Old State Capitol Plaza

Springfield, IL 62701

10:30 PM

$5

21+

July 18^th Saturday

Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival

Corner of Sheffield and Webster

Chicago IL 60614

2 PM

ALL AGES

$10 Donation

July 19^th Sunday

Dave Matthews VIP Club

Alpine Valley

Before and after the show

East Troy, WI 53120

All Ages w/ VIP Wristband

July 24^th Friday

Oliver’s

1231 E Samuel Ave

Peoria Heights IL 61616

9 PM

ALL AGES
FREE SHOW

July 31^st Friday

Lock, Stock & Barrel

129 S Oakland Ave

Decatur IL 62522

9:30 PM

21+

$4

Get the entire catalogue of 56 Hope Road music at www.itunes.com

Peace Out

The chAD

56 Hope Road

May Newsletter

www.56hoperd.com

Hey 56ers!! Well, another month has passed so its time for your next dose of what 56 HOPE ROAD is dishin' out!  We're still jammin' across the Midwest so here's your week by week playbook for May 2009!

But before we do that, you absolutely must know that 56 HOPE ROAD is proud to announce some exciting news for all to mark on their calendars!!

56 Hope Road is proud to announce.

SUMMERCAMP MUSIC & CAMPING FESTIVAL!!!!! Chillicothe, IL  - May 22 - 24

56 Hope Road will make appearances at the festival on Thursday's Pre-Party on May 21^st and on Saturday, May 23^rd as well so don't miss your chance to get down with 56 at one of the most anticipated music fests of the year!!!

www.summercampfestival.com

next month..a special performance at the Alpine Valley VIP Club for the PHISH reunion tour on Sunday June 21st. 56 Hope Road is scheduled to appear in a limited access pre-party and after-party in the Live Nation VIP Club Sunday June 21st located at the top of the hill within the Alpine Valley venue.

Sunday June 21 Alpine Valley VIP Club Stage East Troy, WI - Ages 21+

Week 1

Thurs. May 7^th - Marly's Pub, Springfield, IL

            Show time: 10pm

                Ages: 21+

                Ticket:$5

                Supporting Artists: TBA

Fri. May 8^th - The Cafe, Macomb, IL

            Show time: 9:30pm

               Ages: 21+

                Ticket:$3

                Supporting Artists: TBA

Sat. May 9^th - 180 Main, Dubuque, IA

            Show time: 9:30pm

                Ages: 21+

                Ticket:$5

Week 2

Thurs. May 14^th - Sedgwick's, Chicago, IL

*****Greg Fundis & Dave Hamilton Duo Performance*****

            Show time: 10pm

                Ages: 21+

                Ticket: FREE

Fri. May 15^th - Lock, Stock, & Barrel, Decatur, IL

            (Feat. Marcus Rezak of The HUE)

                Show time: 9:30pm

                Ages: 21+

                Ticket:$4

Sat. May 16^th - MoKan Music Festival, Urich, MO

            (Feat. Marcus Rezak of The HUE)

            Show time: TBA (Bands to perform all day long)

               Ages: All Ages

                Ticket:$30

                Website: www.myspace.com/mokanmusicfestival

Week 3

Thurs. May 21^st - SUMMERCAMP PRE-PARTY!!!!, Chillicothe, IL

            Stage: Campfire Stage Late Night set near the red barn

                Gates open at 1pm

Fri. May 22^nd - SUMMERCAMP, Chillicothe, IL

Sat. May 23^rd - SUMMERCAMP, Chillicothe, IL

Sun. May 24^th - SUMMERCAMP, Chillicothe, IL

Week 4

Fri. May 29^th - Oliver's, Peoria, IL

            Show time: 9pm

                Ages: All Ages

                Ticket:$5

Sat. May 30^th - Timothy O'Tooles, Gurnee, IL

            Show time: 9pm

                Ages: All Ages

                Ticket: FREE

***For More info on any of the shows.please visit our website or go to jambase.com and search for 56 Hope Road.

That's the scoop for now, so be kind to one another and come see a show in your area! All us guys from 56 Hope Road hope you all had a great start to the year!

.Don't forget about 56 Hope Road's latest release, "Law of Attraction," available from our website directly www.56hoperd.com, www.cdbaby.com, and www.itunes.com

Until next month.!

Peace & Love,

56 Hope Road

56 Hope Road

March Newsletter

www.56hoperd.com
Hey 56ers!! Well, another month has passed so its time for your next dose of what 56 HOPE ROAD is dishin' out!  We're still jammin' across the Midwest so here's your week by week playbook for March 2009!
 
But before we do that, you absolutely must know that 56 HOPE ROAD is proud to announce some exciting news for all to mark on their calendars!!

56 Hope Road is giving a special performance at the Alpine Valley VIP Club for the PHISH reunion tour on Sunday June 21st. 56 Hope Road is scheduled to appear in a limited access pre-party and after-party in the LiveNation VIP Club Sunday June 21st located at the top of the hill within the Alpine Valley venue.

Sunday June 21 Alpine Valley VIP Club Stage East Troy, WI - Ages 21+

A limited number of VIP wristbands will be available. For more info on how to obtain your Phish VIP wristband and access to the 56 Hope Road show contact us via myspace.
 
Week 1
-no shows-

Week 2
Thurs. March 12^th - The Venice Cafe, St. Louis, MO
                Show time: 9pm
                Ages: 21+
                Ticket:$5
                Incentive: Home remedy lecture: Hangover cures!

Fri. March 13^th - House of Brews, Oak Forest, IL
                Show time: 9pm
                Supporting Artists: Magoo from Hello Dave and members of Land  
                of  Atlantis
                Ages: 12+
                Ticket:FREE
                Incentive: Meet the guys in 56 Hope Road and buy us a beer!

Sat. March 14^th - Alchemy Cafe, Madison, WI
                Show time: 10pm
                Ages: 21+
                Ticket:FREE
                Incentive: Live music performance in 3D by 56 Hope Road. 
                (no glasses needed)

Week 3
Thurs. March 19^th - Marly's, Springfield, IL
                Show time: 10pm
                Supporting Act: Lubriphonic
                Ages: 21+
                Ticket:$5
                Incentive: Aura Cleansing

Fri. March 20^th - The Cornerstone, Decatur, IL
                Show time: 10pm
                Ages: 21+
                Ticket: $4
                Incentive: Free Tibet.

Week 4
Sun. March 22^nd - Stanley's Pub, Cincinnati, OH
                Show time: 9pm
                Ages: 21+
                Ticket:FREE
                Incentive: Meet and greet with Stanley.

Tues. March 24^th - Emerald Lounge, Asheville, NC
                Show time: 9pm
                Ages: 21+
                Ticket: $5
                Incentive: Open jam session with other musicians.

Wed. - Thurs. March 25^th & 26^th - Hilton Head Resort, Hilton Head Island, SC
                Show time: 8pm
                Ages: 21+
                Incentive: Listen to 56 Hope Road by the ocean.

Sun. March 29^th - The Pour House, Charleston, SC
                Show time: 4:30pm
                Ages: tba
                Ticket:tba
                Incentive: Free Stickers.
That's the scoop for now, so be kind to one another and come see a show in your area! All us guys from 56 Hope Road hope you all had a great start to the year!

Don't forget about 56 Hope Road's latest release, "Law of Attraction," available from our website directly www.56hoperd.com, www.cdbaby.com, and www.itunes.com

Until next month.!

Peace & Love,

56 Hope Road