Artist description The Hope Fiends are a psychedelic rock band based out of Toronto, Canada. After playing together for several years in Ottawa and Moncton, Louis and Jay moved up to T.O. with hopes of making a splash in the local music scene. With influences ranging from Pink Floyd and the Beatles, all the way to Shakti and Nat King Cole, their sounds spiral in and out of the past and future. They strive to achieve four ideals: the MYSTICISM of Pink Floyd, the TOGETHERNESS of Phish, the HUMILITY of John McLaughlin, and the INFLUENCE of the Beatles. The Hope Fiends consist of four regular members at the moment: Louis Marc Vautour on bass, guitars, keyboards, and vocals; Jason Perreira on guitars, drums and percussion, keyboards, and vocals; Michael Craig on lead vocals and trombone; and (sub.guru) on drums and percussion.The Hope Fiends actually started as a solo project of Louis' but progressed into more of a group effort for their second release. Additional musicians that have recorded with The Hope Fiends include Nick Zubeck on lead guitars and vocals, Brian MacMillan on vocals and guitar, Marc Primeau on drums and percussion, and Cosima Grunsky providing her sweet voice.

Music Style Psychedelic Rock

Musical Influences Pink Floyd, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, CSN, Phish

Similar Artists The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Crosby-Stills-Nash, The Beach Boys

Albums Mentally Confused And Prone To Wandering, Confessions Of A Hope Fiend

Location Toronto, Ontario - Canada

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