I can’t believe it happened again – my band won second place in the Shakori Hills Grassroots Band Contest. In the video below, check out “A Grace You Don’t Deserve,” one of the songs we played during our performance. by
I can’t believe it happened again – my band won second place in the Shakori Hills Grassroots Band Contest. In the video below, check out “A Grace You Don’t Deserve,” one of the songs we played during our performance. by
Gary and I are recording an aquatic-themed EP, and we need your help picking a title. Some of our ideas so far: The Aquatic EP Under the Sea Sea Creatures Goldfish and Guppies Which do you like best? Or do you have a better idea? (If we use your idea, we’ll list your name in […]
For the past three weeks, Gary and I have been working on recording our first EP with our producer Phil Pacetti. Now, we finally have photographic proof! Here are some pics from last Sunday, when we worked on the electric guitar part and percussion. Gary adding some electric guitar ornaments to “Save a Dolphin” Phil […]
Last month, Gary and I played at a couple open mic nights at The Big Easy in Raleigh. The first time, Sinbad was there, so that was awesome. The second time was a little different. First, no Sinbad. Second, no boom mic. For those who don’t know, a boom mic stand has an arm rather […]
This Saturday, August 23, guitarist Gary Adams and I will start recording tracks for our first EP. We’ve picked three classic Pippa Hoover songs united by a common theme: sea creatures! Can you guess the songs? (answers at the bottom of the post!) We’re excited to begin the recording process, and plan to update you […]
If you’re new to my music, this is the Monthly Music Video for you. It’s a video of live clips that features five of my songs (performed with three different guitarists!) You’ll hear light, folksy melodies, edgy minor tunes, rock-style cello solos, and, of course, plenty of animal songs. (They’re my specialty!) Basically, it’s a […]
Pippa Hoover Duo (that’s me and guitarist Gary Adams) have been selected to play at musicSPARK, a part SPARKcon, a Raleigh-based creativity, art and design festival. This grassroots festival runs from September 11-14, and features local artist, performers, and creators from all different disciplines. SPARKcon describes itself as a “creative potluck,” and it looks might […]
… Then Gave a Stellar Performance of His Own Last Thursday, while my guitarist Gary and I were practicing, we realized we had no live footage of us playing together. We decided to head over to the open mic night at The Big Easy in downtown Raleigh and have my boyfriend take a few videos. […]
Sometimes, a particular place can be a treasure trove of musical inspiration. Whenever you spend time there, or even just think about it, you come up with a great new idea for a song. For me, one of those places is my parents’ mini farm in the outskirts of Hillsborough, NC. It’s a beautiful property: […]
This week, I’ve been songwriting like a beast: I wrote four new songs. Normally, I write between six and ten songs per year, so for me, four’s a ton. I’m afraid one of the new songs is way too silly and embarrassing to perform in public, but the rest are solid. I’ll start playing them […]