Hope Dunbar is new to New Jersey by way of Nebraska bringing her New American Prairie sound with her along with her latest full length album releases, "Sweetheartland" and "You Let the Light In" both released in 2021. A three time Kerrville Folk Festival Emerging Songwriter finalist and second-place finisher for American Songwriter Magazine's monthly songwriting contest in 2019, Dunbar is known for story songs shining the light on the ordinary in a new way. She is currently planning her Fall European tour to the UK and Germany with fellow folkie, Katie Dahl. Her website is www.hopedunbarmusic.com.