Hope Arthur

Chicago, IL

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Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

Hello, my name is Hope Arthur and I am a pianist/accordion player living in Chicago. I can cover a wide variety of music styles: Classical, Ragtime, Early American Jazz, Parisian, Tango, Klezmer, Pop, Contemporary etc. I also speak German and specialize in German folk music. I would be thrilled to come play your Oktoberfest party!

I would be happy to work with you on a custom event!


Reviews

6 reviews

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Angelo L. B.

July 29, 2026
Verified review

Hope is Great

Hope did a great job providing background music for our Italian Club annual picnic. She handled several special requests with no issue. We have received lots of compliments and plan to have her back in the future.

Hired as: Accordion Player


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Birgit H.

October 6, 2025
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Oktoberfest at home

Hope was fantastic, talented, and entertaining!
She engaged the crowd and everyone loved her!!!!
Hope was easy to work with!

Hired as: Accordion Player


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Michelle D.

June 3, 2024
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Great addition to our party!

Hope was fantastic, very talented!

Hired as: Accordion Player, World Music


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Jen R.

October 3, 2023
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Wonderful Performer!

Hope did a wonderful job playing accordion and entertaining our group of seniors!

Hired as: Accordion Player


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Jeff B.

October 1, 2023
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Accordion Extraordinaire

Hope Arthur is a star! Her musical talents are truly a gift. Her attention to details did not go unnoticed. She played traditional polka for our school’s Oktoberfest celebration and made the evening one to never forget. I would hire Hope again in a heart beat and hope to see her and her band, the Dirndolls, play live. Book her for your next party and you and your guests will relish in the happiness of Hope’s polka.

Hired as: Accordion Player

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for pricing

Languages: French, German, Thai

Past booked events

July 2026

26

Sunday

Cultural Event

12:00pm - 2:30pm

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Highland Park, IL

October 2025

04

Saturday

House Party

8:00pm - 9:30pm

•

La Grange Park, IL

September 2025

11

Thursday

Nonprofit Event

12:30pm - 1:30pm

•

Schaumburg, IL

January 2025

17

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:00pm - 1:30pm

•

Chicago, IL

May 2024

31

Friday

Wedding Engagement

7:30pm - 8:00pm

•

Chicago, IL

31

Friday

Surprise

12:00pm - 12:45pm

•

Wilmette, IL

September 2023

29

Friday

Festival

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Chicago, IL

28

Thursday

Retirement Community Event

11:00am - 12:00pm

•

Aurora, IL

October 2021

23

Saturday

Dinner Party

7:00pm - 9:00pm

•

Evanston, IL

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