The vocal prowess, moody minor piano chords, and introspective lyrics of singer/songwriter Hope Gaines are the focus of this ensemble. Hope's songwriting is complimented tastefully by the smooth bass lines of Dan Deck and jazzy brushed drumming of Drew Mader. Hope & Therapy's sound blurs the lines between blues, progressive, soul, jazz, folk, and indie taking cues from modern greats such as Radiohead, Catpower, and Coldplay all the while winking and nodding to timeless classics like the Beatles, Roberta Flack, and Ray Charles. Let them take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Forget what you know. This is "The New Blues".

"The members of Alton’s Hope & Therapy are no strangers to the local music community...Moody and introspective, the trio combines atmospheric jazz and classical touches with sighing piano melodies and rainy-day lyrics...Hope Gaines is an expressive vocalist whose emotion is sincere, not overstated. Definitely a new local band to watch." -Annie Zaleski, Riverfront Times Local Music Editor