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

5 reviews

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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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Mark N.

October 24, 2021
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Best accordion ever!

Great music and voice - would book again in a heartbeat!

Hired as: Accordion Player, World Music

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Hope Arthur

Thank you so much Mark! You hosted a beautiful event and it was a blast for me as well.

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: French, German, Thai

Upcoming booked events

July 2026

26

Sunday

Cultural Event

12:00pm - 2:30pm

Highland Park, IL

Past booked events

October 2025

04

Saturday

House Party

8:00pm - 9:30pm

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September 2025

11

Thursday

Nonprofit Event

12:30pm - 1:30pm

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January 2025

17

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:00pm - 1:30pm

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May 2024

31

Friday

Wedding Engagement

7:30pm - 8:00pm

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31

Friday

Surprise

12:00pm - 12:45pm

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September 2023

29

Friday

Festival

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Chicago, IL

28

Thursday

Retirement Community Event

11:00am - 12:00pm

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October 2021

23

Saturday

Dinner Party

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Evanston, IL

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