Far West Fest Review
I mentioned earlier the joy of catching really good new acts at these festivals. Such was definitely the case with the next couple of acts we saw. Jerry Hannan and his troupers were phenomenal. Jerry’s a folk based guy that is an amazing song writer and performer. The stories told through his lyrics are spellbinding and his energetic stage presence is infectious. At times while listening you can help but be reminded of Bob Dylan in the early days of his folk excellence. Other times you are thinking of John Prine. Some tunes from his newest album, “Wild Card”, had the audience in awe. Cut’s like “EGBA”, (Everything’s Gonna be Alright) , and “Sandcastles” are incredible. Another great tune is “Society”, a song featured in the Sean Penn movie, “Into the Wild”. This is definitely one of the best acts we’ve seen in a summer filled with music festivals and I am definitely looking forward to seeing him again. [Read More...]
On the Road with the Dirty Hands Caravan
The same night we were also treated to a performance by Jerry Hannan (www.jerryhannan.com), whose song “Society” was performed with Eddie Vedder for the movie “Into the Wild.”
Saints and Scholars: Empowering Communities Through Education
The Family Festival will be held at Civic Center Plaza and will include live music, delicious food, a world-class Beer Garden and more. Some of the Bay Area's top Irish performers, such as The Hooks, Jerry Hannan and Bog Savages will grace the festival stage with foot stomping music and plenty of cheer. [Read More...]