Hannah’s musical beginnings can be traced back to her elementary school days in North Georgia where she participated in the Georgia Pick and Bow Traditional Music School. At 10 years old, she picked up a banjo and immediately fell in love with the traditional clawhammer style of playing. She also plays guitar, upright bass and ukulele.
Hannah grew up in a family of animated storytellers and often attended regional and local storytelling events with her family. At 12 years old, she was chosen to represent Georgia at the Timpanogos Youth Storytelling Conference.
She has had the opportunity to play in several touring bands while in Pick and Bow and later in college, which have brought her to many stages including Nashville’s infamous Ryman Auditorium.
In addition to her love for Appalachian traditional music and storytelling, she is also passionate about social justice issues. From LGBT+, women and civil rights to the environment, she often includes these themes in her stories and songwriting. Hannah also gathers inspiration from the music of her childhood, which include The Indigo Girls, Rusted Root, The Carolina Chocolate Drops, Rising Appalachia, Nina Simone, Ed Sheeran and The Violent Femmes, just to name a few.
With her angelic singing voice, bright smile, and stellar storytelling skills, Hannah creates a space where all people can come together and enjoy music.
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