THE ACORN Glory Hope Mountain (2008 UK 12-track CD album - The Acorn is the remarkable musical project of Rolf Klausener and his musical compatriots. Anchored by vivid songwriting and eclectic instrumentation, The Acorn produce a unique brand ofexperimental, popular folk music that effortlessly marries modern and traditional forms. The Acorn's debut UK album, 'Glory Hope Mountain', is a sprawling, biographical album based on the life of Rolf's mother, Gloria Esperanza Montoya, who fled an abusive childhood in Honduras, journeying to Canada to forge a new life. Armed with heart-drums, gut-strings, ukuleles, marimbas and Klausener's superlative songwriting, The Acorn have created a moving musical document of an incredible life.)