“Her character development as stories unfold reminds me of an accomplished playwright. I can picture who these people are; she helps me conjure up their hair color and and what clothes they’re wearing without ever mentioning those things about them. It’s the landscapes, literally and figuratively, that she tends to. And within the storylines I am able to put myself inside the scene…A funny, sweet, kind, superb songwriter and singer, a gifted guitarist, a balladeer at heart, is Hope Griffin.” – Peggy Ratusz, WNC Women (Sep 22, 2018)
“Alaska-born folk singer-songwriter-guitarist Hope Griffin is clearly in demand. Performing in a variety of configurations — solo, as well as part of a duo, trio and full band — Griffin showcases her soulful voice, straightforward arrangements and solid, accessible songwriting.” – Bill Kopp, Mountain Xpress (Dec 07, 2017)
“Griffin has a rootsy sound that belies her Alaskan roots. She sounds like she’s been trading licks on the front porch with folks from her current Asheville home for decades. The fact that she’s so young makes it all the more astonishing when one hears her sing. This is an artist of extraordinary talent and confidence who commands the listener’s attention. Few artists as young as Griffin with only one EP and one album under their belt show so much promise.” – Steve Matteo, SCENES Magazine (Aug 28, 2017)
“In her capable hands, [the guitar] becomes an expression of longing, love, sorrow, joy and heartache, and when her duo partner, Jamie Leigh, adds in cello parts…the results are transcendent ones.”- Steve Wildsmith, The Daily Times (Mar 08, 2017)
“With complex acoustic chords, haunting melodies and eloquently phrased observations on life, Where the Soil and Stars Meet serves as Griffin’s true entree into a musical career.”- Emily Glaser, Mountain Xpress (Nov 02, 2016)
“I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Hope for a couple years now. Her posture is upright, a strong stance and her casual tone is one that is fluent in confidence, perhaps this is something no one should be surprised about after learning she is a fisherman’s daughter, growing up in the small town Alaska. Her Classical voice dresses well the simple romantic motive of her songwriting, and the long echo filled hallways of this old basement help me realize at the time how the sometimes antagonizing thoughts of love or anguish that get trapped in our heads need a way out of the dark.”- Lucas Cipkowski, Rooted Collection (May 05, 2016)