Lara Hope & the Ark-Tones Release 'Love You to Life' on August 11th

Watch the video for "I'm The One" HERE

Winner of the 2017 Ameripolitan Music Award for Best Female Rockabilly Artist, Lara Hope and the Ark-Tones are New York’s premier roots rock n’ roll, rockabilly, rhythm & blues outfit. The Ark-Tones are releasing their 2nd full length album, entitled Love You to Life, out August 11th, and they will hit the road in support on August 16th, spreading the gospel of American music wherever they go. Describing their sound, Hope explained to Rockabilly Online “I would say we are a new take on an old sound. It’s been described as ‘pan-americana’ which means we use many areas of early rock and roots music as a creative launchpad. Where it goes from there is anyone’s guess, because while we appreciate old music, we don’t want to write songs that have already been written.” The album will be available initially on CD and digital, with vinyl coming from Germany's Crazy Love Records in late summer. Pre-orders begin August 11th through Bandcamp, Itunes and Amazon.

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Standout tunes include “Fast, Cheap or Well Done”, which Lara describes thusly: “This is an old saying that has always resonated with me…the opening line of the song, ‘Nothing in life is free, except advice from relatives…’ is something my mother has said to me for years.” “Calling My Name” details the ups and downs of life in the music business: “This song is near and dear to my heart - I often think of these lyrics when on the road, and try to take my own advice,” explained Hope. Track 6, “Dr. Bartender” was inspired by a friend of the band, who is both a bartender and certified PhD. “This song addresses how many people treat bartenders like therapists, as well as the fact that in today’s economy, you can earn a PhD and still have to take shifts behind the bar to make ends meet.”

Lara is joined by husband Matt “The Knife” Goldpaugh on upright bass and backing vocals, Dave Tetreault on drums and Billy Riker on lead guitar. Guest Hayden Cummings of the Kings of Nuthin’ contributed tenor and bari saxophone over an array of tunes. Love You to Life was recorded at NADA Recording by John Naclerio and produced by the band, with an assist from Jimmy Eppard.

Born from a hybrid of Lara’s former rockabilly band The Champtones, and upright bassist Matt’s international psychobilly act, The Arkhams, The Ark-Tones hit the ground running in 2012 and haven’t slowed down since. Lara and Matt also perform as a duo (The Gold Hope Duo), and can even be found as the country/western entertainers at the one of longest running family resorts in New York, the Rocking Horse Ranch, performing under the name Lara and the Hope'Alongs.
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Lara Hope and the Ark-Tones on Tour
6/9 - Kingston, NY - Keegan Ales Brewery
6/11 - New Paltz, NY - Bounty of The Hudson Wine & Food Festival
6/17 - Spring City, PA - 1st Annual Spring City Car Show
6/22- Lake George, NY - Ohana: Luau at The Lake - Pre-party
6/23 - Glens Falls, NY - Full Moon Bar & Grill
6/24 - Glens Falls, NY - Sandy’s Clam Bar
6/28 - Philadelphia, PA - Whiskey Tango
6/29 - Roanoke, VA - Front Row
7/1 - Winston-Salem, NC - Heavy Rebel Weekender
7/8 - Hobart, NY - Private Party
7/9 - Norwich, NY - Sloop Brewing Co. (DUO)
7/14 - Marlborough, MA - Viva East Rockabilly Weekender
7/15 - Rosendale, NY - Rosendale Street Festival
7/19 - Philadelphia, PA - Percy Street BBQ (DUO)
7/21 - Albany, NY - The Linda WAMC’s Performing Arts Center
7/22 - Woodstock, NY - Woodstock Harley Davidson
7/29 - Lancaster, PA - Retro Fest
7/30 - Glenside, PA - Rockabilly At The V
8/3 - Kingston, NY - Keegan Ales (DUO)
8/5 - Peekskill, NY - 2017 Hudson Valley Expo
8/11-12 - Middletown Springs, VT - Pickin’ In The Pasture Music Festival (DUO)
8/17 - Harrisburg, PA - JB Lovedrafts MIcropub
8/18 - Richmond, VA - Wonderland
8/19 - Kannapolis, NC - Rockabilly Resurrection at The VFW Post 8989
8/20 - Mills River, NC - Sierra Nevada Brewery Amphitheater
8/23 - Paling, NY - Daryl’s House Club - opening for Dick Dale!
9/1 - Cookeville, TN - Muddy Roots Music Festival
9/8 - North Hillsdale, NY - Oldtone Roots Music Festival (DUO)
9/9 - Lagrangeville, NY - Hoptember Fest (DUO)
9/16 - Rosendale, NY - Rosendale Cafe
10/14 - Crooked Smile Fall Fest (DUO)
11/25 - Harrisburg, PA - JB Lovedrafts MIcropub