Sandy Hoffman Music

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Members: Sandy Hoffman

Sounds Like: Leo Kottke, John Fahey, Jorma Kaukonen

Label: Encomiums!

Manager: VJ Sandoval

Bio: “Sandy fell in love with playing guitar at age 7, and began his professional music career in 1974 as guitarist for the first touring cast of the off-Broadway hit musical, “Godspell.” He has since played in and directed hundreds of live performances of favorite musicals including the folk/bluegras... See Full Bio

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Posted a new song: "A Sense of Place " http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/116374519 #music

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"Sereno is a truly sweet and engaging record . . . ! What strikes me most about [it] is the fact that the songs you write are just that- songs- with accessible song structure and clear, definable, hummable melodies. I've always held that the melodies that resonate with the masses are . . . rooted in the voice and not invented on a fretboard- and I can tell that you intuitively understand this as well... Your CD is a fine collection of stories told from the heart and played with an overall pleasing spiritual vibe- and that probably accounts for the unanimously positive response you're getting from players and non-players alike..."

— Jim Earp, Acoustic Music Resource

“Largely a solo guitar album, with just a smattering of percussion and synth strings, Sereno is warm and inviting, especially when Hoffman plays his Kevin Ryan "Nightingale" acoustic...It evokes many memories of sunny days, rolling hills, and clashing ocean waves, through Hoffman's use of dynamics and the alternating of strumming, slapping and picking styles throughout. Hoffman's fingerstyle playing is exceptionally articulate, yet retains a smooth flow when needed...full of pleasures that may not bowl you over at first blush, but given the time to sink in will, hopefully, inspire the feelings of peace, joy and contentment that caused Hoffman to write and record these songs in the first place. " ”

— Shawn McLaughlin, CHRISTIAN MUSICIAN MAGAZINE

"Sereno is perfect for a lazy summer afternoon, whether sipping an iced tea or just lounging in a hammock. It will appeal to those who enjoy guitarist Leo Kottke and the fingerpicking style of Doc Watson."

— Emily Drabanski, New Mexico Magazine

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2011
Oct 1

The Blue Vine
Salisbury, NC, US | 9:30pm
The Blue Vine
Salisbury, NC, US
Sat Oct 01, 2011 9:30pm
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Come enjoy Sandy Hoffman's performance of Sereno live, plus some other favorites sure to make you smile! A native of Salisbury, Sandy now lives in Santa Fe, NM with his wife, Julia. www.thebluevine.com "provides a quality music venue for Downtown Salisbury and have fast become one of the finest listening rooms around!!! Friday and Saturday nights feature live, music from 9PM - Midnight with an emphasis on original Jazz, Blues & Americana Music. We feature solo and groups performers from around the state and the Country!"
2011
Sep 15

Fuller Lodge
Los Alamos, NM, US | 7:00pm
Fuller Lodge
Los Alamos, NM, US
Thu Sep 15, 2011 7:00pm
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Sandy Hoffman fell in love with the guitar at age seven. His latest CD, an instrumental acoustic guitar recording entitled “Sereno,” reflects that lifelong love. His desire is to play skillfully, expressing the depth and range of human experience and relationship, both horizontal and vertical, through instrumental music. Sereno is now available on iTunes, CD Baby, Amazon.com and from www.sandyhoffman.com. “Sandy’s musical style may well be described as easy going, uplifting, inspirational, and in ways meditative. That won't stop you from tapping your toes in time with his intuitive rhythms. His impeccable precision and skill in guitar finger style playing is readily apparent; and the composition of his songs clearly demonstrates careful, thoughtful hand crafted artistry. Sandy's latest CD, Sereno, is an instrumental collection of songs inspired by his worldwide travels, but rooted in thoughts of his home in Santa Fe.” Mike Engledinger, Mike’s Music Exchange/Santa Fe Performance Exchange, Santa Fe NM
2011
Sep 9

Bullring
Santa Fe, NM, US | 5:00pm
Bullring
Santa Fe, NM, US
Fri Sep 09, 2011 5:00pm
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Premium Steakhouse downtown Santa Fe- Fine Guitar Music 6-9, Fridays - Sandy Hoffman!
2011
Aug 26

Bullring
Santa Fe, NM, US | 4:00pm
Bullring
Santa Fe, NM, US
Fri Aug 26, 2011 4:00pm
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2011
Aug 20

Solid Grounds Coffee Ho…
Albuquerque, NM, US | 7:00pm
Solid Grounds Coffee House
Albuquerque, NM, US
Sat Aug 20, 2011 7:00pm
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Sandy Hoffman performs Sereno and other folk favorites!