But
as if one band isn’t enough, the overachieving Ms. Hope happens to be a
member of several rockin’ ensembles. Her rockabilly band Lara Hope and
the Arktones is prepared to launch an ambitious fundraising campaign on
Indiegogo to help them record their very first full-length album—a
project they’ve been dedicating a lot of hard work to as of late. On top
of that, Lara is gearing up yet another group, the Misfits tribute band
known as the Miss-Tits (!!), to make a boobalicious debut at her very
own Rosendale Zombie Festival.
Yes,
you heard that right. In addition to her musical endeavors, Lara is
also the brains behind the Hudson Valley’s other undead extravaganza,
the Rosendale Zombie Festival, which will also be celebrating its fourth
year on Saturday, September 28! This one will be used as a fundraiser
for the Rosendale Food Pantry. Check out the official Facebook page right here!
And
as if the whole music and zombies thing wasn’t enough, did I mention
that Lara Hope is an artist as well? Recently, she has begun focusing on
up-cycled, functional artwork, which includes turning cigar boxes into
mini coffins, as well as painting picture frames, mirrors and other
items. On Friday, September 13, she had her very first show opening at
the Ark Riot in Kingston, New York. Her work will continue to be on
display for the rest of the month. For more info, check out the official Facebook event page.
There’s
no doubt about it—Lara Hope is a true renaissance woman and a match for
even Captain Cruella herself in the events and arts departments. Be
sure to check out the Rosendale Zombie Festival later this month, and
then we “hope” (heh) to see you on hand to watch Lara and Tigeriss
perform at Village Invasion IV!
[This has been a cross-post from Cruella's Crypt.]