Hannah B. Vocals, songwriter and lyrics.
Zura. Guitar, backing vocals.
Tom Mills. Bass.
Levis. Drums.
Claudio.Keys
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Influences
An early interest in poetry has led to well contructed and poignant lyrics with a sense of humour. Growing up listening to 60s and 70s soul records and classic jazz icons such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee, and more mainstream influences such as The Animals, Buddy Holly, Carole King, Gladys Knight, has led Hannah to a diverse concoction of influences in her writing.
Meet Hannah Bristow, a singer / songwriter.
Think soul induced melodies, acoustic jazz, and honest lyrics contrasted by a folksy live section and you get the gist of it. Hannah is an experienced stage performer who has expressed herself through music from a young age.
Originally born in London, Hannah grew up in the musically fertile Avon region, which spawned the likes of Massive Attack, Portishead and Smith & Mighty. She describes herself as having a completely free artistic upbringing.
"My parents were hippies and encouraged me to do music at a very early age", she explains. "My mum was a dancer (who taught Kate Bush) and my dad, a violin maker. I grew up listening to the likes of James Taylor, Joni Mitchell and Billie Holiday"
Initially starting off writing poetry, Hannah began playing the piano aged 12. She hasnt looked back ever since. Her debut album, Vine, written and recorded with her previous Bristol based group, Eludea, was released in 2001 on Cup of Tea Records.
Following the release of this album, Hannah has supported the likes of Keane and Martina Topley Bird.
Now based in London, Hannah is taking her musical direction into much more innovative territories. She is combining her Bristol Sound influence with classic soul jazz and a folksy edge. She is currently in the studio working on her second album with her new six piece band.
Hannah writes about love and lifes journeys, capturing the emotion of ones personal progression and growth. And it is these stories combined with her strikingly poignant vocal abilities and her extraordinary upbringing that make her the unique and accomplished artist she is today.
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Hi babe.. Hope ure well. Can u put me plus 1 for tues.. How much is it to get in? ALSO can u messge me ure number? I have a new phone and lost all my numbers.. See u tues xx
Hey! Hope you are doing well......if you are not playing yourself tonight......i'm playing the Half Moon Putney.....would love to say hello?!
Al Perkins is with me, and a great band called Shurman.
Anyway, take care and hope to see you.
Kevin
Happy New Year Hannah! And many thanks for your message. I love your songs and Toy Boy sounds great - I would love to hear you sing the songs live!!! :-)
Hey babe, Happy New Year! I Love 'TOYBOY' ;-) I have put 'Stranger' on Myspace with your picture as the album cover. Is that cool with you? Hope everything is going well for you x
Happy New year. All is well here. I am glad to hear from you. We miss you and hope that you come to visit soon. I will check out you new songs. Keep in touch and be well.
glitter-graphics.com Hello Hannah, I wish you a very Merry Christmas and all the best for the coming New Year 2008! Keep up the great work! :-) Love & hugs, Vensel XXX
My darling beautiful hard working friend! I was just listening to hard soul and I got goose bumps, you are amazing, keep the faith and you will have what you deserve. Love you xx
babes you keep calling me -I am in LA remember? I Cant take your calls!! I will back on Monday so try calling me then. Hope your gig went well my love! xxx
Hello Hannah and many thanks for the friends add. You were brilliant at the gig last Saturday – great work! I’ve posted photos from the show on my picture section– enjoy! Thanks also for the invites, but unfortunately, was unable to come due to work. All the best to you. Keep up the great work and I hope to come and see you at future gigs. Cheers! Vensel xxx
