Hana Malhas - piano, vocals, guitar, violin, lyrics, arrangement
Michigan People that have played/are playing with me:
Jamie Register: bass, vocals
Luke Elder: Drums
Rick Stilgenbaur: Electric/Slide guitar
Susie Giang: arrangement, guitar, bass
Hana grew up in Jordan, a place with breathtaking desert mountains and rich sounds of an old language. Currently based in the US, she is inspired by the contrast of imagery and experiences between her Middle Eastern and Midwestern homes. Hana (pronounced: hena, like the dye) writes words that instinctively find their purpose in the sounds of a piano or guitar, connecting with listeners through songs that cut across cultures and borders. With original lyrics and an appealing vocal clarity, she delivers music that makes you feel like you’ve shared conversations reflecting on life’s most interesting moments.
Hana has performed in both Jordan and Michigan over the past year, engaging audiences with sincerity and humor. Her performances have showcased songs off of her debut EP entitled 'Olive Tree' (May 2008), among other unrecorded material. Prior to working on her solo material, Hana toured with Lazy Sunday , a four piece folk-rock band, as a pianist, vocalist and violinist for three years, at shows ranging from college coffee houses to main stages at festivals. She was also integrally involved in the band's full-length album release, Words and Sounds (2006). Her favorite musical activity is collaborating with other artists, in living rooms or on stages. She's currently recording an upcoming full length album, due to be released in January 2010.
Drink to me only with thine eyes, And I will pledge with mine; Or leave a kiss but in the cup And I'll not look for wine. The Forest: To Celia, Stanza I Ben Jonson {1573-1637}
Hana, best wishes , thanks for add request, i do hope you are well and it was a pleasure to meet you , look forward to working together again , we will play in your home country, peace to you, see you soon Paul
are you done with number four yet? I thought instead of the phone, I'd write you a little snippet. What a funny word, "snippet"...i wonder if I spelled that right. You know what the grossest word EVER in the english language is??? MOIST. Say it. outloud.
hana! thank you so veryyyyyyy much for the blind pig show. we are terribly excited to play and i just know that this show is going to be amazing, can't wait! talk soon! :)
Hana, I just got the invite to the show (not on myspace much anymore) I wish I could be there but I'll be out in Royal Oak knee deep in school. I'm headed to the inauguration this weekend and next week but when I return I'd love to just hang out and listen to some tunes. Let me know. -S
You recording with the Jimmer? I think it's a GREAT fit for you!!! He's the best. Now that Obama has won, I have more time on my hands and would love to make some music. I know you are busy.. but let me know. Thanks Hana, -S
bravo. i wouldn't mind if you did a couple shows west of the river. minneapolis would be much more closer than amman. however, we all sound like sara palin here--so that is a major strike against making the effort. why even bother trying to call and book a show when the person on the other line sounds like that! lol. take care, peace.
hey, thanks a lot! i really like your songs as well...was happy to know we have people like you around making music. :) unfortunately missed all your gigs last week...hope to catch you in the future, take care!
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