Hope and the Hobo at Greytown Upclose and Personal

Jo Sheffield and Phil Hope share their life experiences, with vocals, guitars and mandolins performing original material.

A duo made up of many halves: Jo Sheffield has been a resident in Aotearoa New Zealand for over 20 years. Her vocal style, likened to Sandy Denny, might take a listener back to Northumberland her special place in the UK. Jo launched her ‘Gypsy Mind’ CD in 2022. One track especially, Aotearoa’ speaks of her love of her new...ish homeland. She has also played throughout the lower North Island with The Eagals, an all female Eagles tribute band.

The second half of H &H may already be known to some is Phil Hope. Phil has been involved with many acoustic music combos, including of late Matt Hay, the Makers and Rag Poets. Although some of his original work dates from some 30 years ago such as "The A and P Show" (a song about happy farming days coming to a town near you) right up until now with the Duo addressing up to date issues with a song called ‘Vagrancy’ which is obviously about homelessness….’ picking his way down through, the rubbish bins of life…’ but be warned it’s not all serious!

Finally the other essential ingredient is the audience. Jo and Phil really appreciate the warm response they receive for their live music performances at House Concerts, Folk clubs, and Wellington venues such as Thunderbird on Featherston St. No matter where, listeners will hear their own life stories in the songs.

BYO welcome, snacks/tea/coffee included. $20 cash on the door or through Eventfinda. Bookings essential please by txt to 02102361951. Look forward to seeing you all.