Episode #232 - Matthew and The Hope

Summary: In this week’s episode we chat members of Matthew and The Hope before they head to Idaho to play the Tree Fort Festival. Matthew and The Hope are an alt-country trio that currently comprises Matthew Bashaw, Mathieu Jean Robinette and Todd Belcher. The project formed in 2012 when Bashaw started performing around town as a solo-performer with occasional backing musicians and guest spots. Over the years the lineup has changed, incorporating different musicians who bring their own unique talents to enhance the sound. In 2014 the group released their debut full-length album, Burn It To The Ground, followed by a four month southwest tour. This year the band will be a part of the Tree Fort Festival in Boide, Idaho. They’ll be playing Tom Grainey’s on Friday, March 25 at 11:15 p.m. SLUG writer Lizz Corrigan sat down with Bashaw, Robinette and Belcher about their current happenings and playing Tree Fort.