Described as “shades of Dylan and John Prine …very Americana with a faint Irish lilt”, Hannan’s songs (like those of Springsteen, Steve Earle and Cat Stevens) speak of our everyday lives and the magic that we sometimes miss. He’s a storyteller, known for his thought provoking lyrics and exuberant performances. He has been called a Marin County treasure, often funny, sardonic in a good-natured way, highlighting issues like ecology, friendship, and love.
Raised on jigs and ballads in San Francisco’s Irish community, Jerry Hannan grew up listening to the music of his Irish-born parents (The Dubliners, The Clancy Brothers), as well as Cat Stevens. As a youngster he took accordion lessons, switching to guitar in high school and playing in rock ‘n roll bands.
Hannan’s most recent recording, “The Light Gets Brighter,” features his latest gems including several songs on the upcoming soundtrack to the documentary film “Mad Hannans.”
The film “Mad Hannans” – a documentary that tells the story of brothers Sean and Jerry – premiered at the Mill Valley Film Festival in early October 2017 to sold out audiences. The film received the Best Documentary Award at its European debut at the Manchester Film Festival in 2018.
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