Sean Rankin: Trumpet
Lila Hooton: Euphonium
Lisa Hooton: Trombone
Kellee Green: Piano
Mitch Reid: Guitars
Geoff Green: Drums
Geoff Hooton: Bass, Vocals 
Recorded at @blackdogmusicstudio
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Geoff Hooton

Hopeful Now, lyrically is about self realisation and how someone might always get what they want no matter what the journey or outcome. It’s actually parts of two different songs I wrote on piano, one in 2020 and one earlier this year, they seem to work better together than apart. It was recorded between April and July this year at Black Dog except for the trumpet parts and solo which were recorded at Sean’s home studio in Geelong. 
I’m so lucky to have great mates that are amazing musicians willing to give their musical “all” to a song I’ve written. A massive thank you to my mates Sean, Kellee, Mitch and Geoff for making this song even more than I ever hoped. Big love for Lisa and Lila for the ‘lower brass’ section coolness, it was pretty special recording them playing together on one of my songs.
Cheers again for listening - Geoff

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Geoff Hooton is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Download all of his releases for free at http://geoffhooton.bandcamp.com. His releases include /Once Upon A Time Suzanne (2014), The Ocean (2013 and This Apathy Feels Alright (2010). Geoff's style is a mix of rock, pop and electronica that showcases his ability as a songwriter, producer, and vocalist. Geoff plays all of the instruments on his albums including drum kit, bass, guitars, keyboards and programming and completed all of the production via a laptop and a small portable recording system.
Geoff has also played bass in bands such as The Montgomery Clifts and ARIA award winning Brisbane band George. He currently also works in solo, duo and band formats in the South East Queensland covers circuit and as a high school music teacher.

Hopeful Now

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