Singer songwriter Ari Hest is set to perform at The Pour House in Raleigh Thursday April 14 in support of his latest studio effort - Sunset over Hope Street on Downtown/Mercer Street Records. The prolific folk-rocker has made a name for himself as a true soldier in the world of DIY music. Since his days at NYU and beyond, Hess has almost constantly been recording and releasing music, either on his own or under the guidance of producers and record companies. Sunset Over Hope Street illuminates Hess's masterful control of his story telling ability along with his gift as a composer utilizing an array of instruments