Shanna in a Dress – Quirky Folk-Pop from a Clever Millennial's Journey thru Modern Dating, with our Guest Hannah Violet

“Shanna in a Dress combines witty, heartfelt songwriting with great musicianship guaranteed to deliver a memorable experience for anyone lucky enough to hear her. From the incredibly moving “Daddy’s Little Girl” to the super funny "Mmm That’s Hot” she hits home on every level taking her listeners on a delightful roller coaster ride of laughter, tears and everything in between.” — Steve Seskin, Grammy-nominated songwriter

Shanna in a Dress brings her fearless mix of wit and heartfelt storytelling to Godfrey Daniels on Friday, October 24 at 8PM. With clever wordplay, candid humor, and a voice that moves easily between laughter and tears, Shanna delivers a performance as unpredictable as it is memorable. From festival wins at Rocky Mountain Folks Fest and Kerrville New Folk to tours across the U.S. and Europe, she blends sharp songwriting with playful spontaneity.

Opening the night as our guest is Hannah Violet, a multi-talented singer-songwriter and musician, on guitar, fiddle, and vocals. She offers a genuine connection through her warm, uplifting, and fun, crowd-pleasing sound embodied in her country/folk/pop/rock covers and originals.

Experience an evening of music and connection in our intimate Live Music Listening Room—your backstage pass to a night of laughter, honesty, and unforgettable songs.

SHANNA IN A DRESS
shannainadress.com

Shanna in a Dress is your quirky best friend who refuses to wear pants. She says what everyone has felt but no one else will say and you'll get an uncensored journey of clever humor and heartbreak, extreme candor, and a hefty side of entertainment at her shows. This witty wordsmith is known for taking you on an emotional roller coaster, sometimes within the same song. Think John Prine mixed with Ingrid Michaelson with a twist of Phoebe Buffay from Friends all wrapped up in a sweet voice accented by guitar, piano, and ukulele. She's as real as it gets, as anyone who follows her on FB or Instagram knows. 

Shanna started her career at the University of Virginia, fell in love with Boulder, Colorado, and now keeps her fun music flowing out of Nashville unless she's touring the US or Europe. You can't get the same Shanna in a Dress show twice with her spontaneous banter and playful stage presence. She manages to teeter the line masterfully of taking on complex subject matters with smart, bold, and yet accessible lyrics. Her charisma and boldly honest songs are full of interesting language and wordplay and delight audiences of all ages. 

Most recently, Shanna in a Dress was pronounced the winner of the Rocky Mountain Folks Fest Songwriting Contest and will be performing with a full band at the 2023 Rocky Mountain Folks Fest. In 2020 alone, Shanna was a winner in the Kerrville New Folk competition, winner of the Great River Folk Fest Song Competition, a finalist at Songwriter Serenade, and a Grassy Hill Emerging Artist at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival. 

During the summer of 2021, Shanna bicycled from Seattle to Boston while music-touring on her epic "Tour de Dress," playing over 60 shows from coast to coast and partnering up with the global non-profit Pangaea World Foundation. 

In May 2022, her debut record "Robot" was released after a wildly successful crowdfunded campaign years earlier. She was the winner She has most recently been seen gracing the stages of Kerrville Folk Festival, Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, Black Bear Americana Fest, Great River Folk Fest, and the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville. Tom Prasada-Rao called her "Kerrville's fastest rising star" and she's certainly delightfully unique and is one to watch in the future. 

our guest, HANNAH VIOLET
hannahviolet.com

Hannah Violet is a multi-talented singer-songwriter and musician, on guitar, fiddle, and vocals She offers a genuine connection through her warm, uplifting, and fun, crowd-pleasing sound embodied in her country/folk/pop/rock covers and originals. Hannah performs both solo and with her band, The Hannah Violet Trio, comprised of the multi-talented, flavorful, and fun Dave ‘Mitch’ Miller, on mandolin/fiddle, and perfectly paired hot pickin and cool presence of lead guitar and singer, Phil Pilorz. Hannah has performed throughout Nashville, TN, Pennsylvania, and surrounding states for 20 years, establishing a positive reputation for herself with her passion, diverse style, professionalism, and talent. In addition to her performances, Hannah is a Hospice Music Therapist with her own business, Sweet Sound Music Therapy, and a full-time realtor with Realty One Group Exclusive in Kutztown.