“Simplicity is the final achievement.”
Rare and original, their songs are catchy and integrated with humor; their lyrics speak of true-life experiences with a thread of the earliest cultural fabric we call Americana. The Hokum Bros. offer up an eclectic mix of original tunes, sight gags, physical comedy and a pinch of nostalgia that insures audiences will be wearing their happy faces long after their performance is over. Recent appearances include: The Flynn Center, Tanglewood, Vergennes Opera House, Festival of Fools.
ho·kum
[ˈhōkəm]
NOUN
1. Out-and-out nonsense; bunkum. Elements of low comedy for the laughs they may bring in order to arouse interest, excitement, or amusement.
2. A stock technique for eliciting a desired response from an audience