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The Hannah Ford Band
Rock / Alternative / Blues

"" PeAcE LoVe & DrUmS ""

Chicago, ILLINOIS
United States

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Member Since4/11/2007
Band Websitehannahforddrums.com
Band MembersHannah Ford - Vocals/Drums Bobby "B" Taylor - Bass Dan Koby - Guitar
Influences"QUOTE" Chicago Drum Show 2007 Once in a while a new name comes along in the world of drummers. Usually it doesn't mean that much. Then you keep hearing the name. And perhaps one day you have the opportunity to see that drummer in concert or at a clinic and then you get what all the fuss is about. Let me introduce you to Hannah Ford. Before this show I had never even heard of Hannah. I saw the promo pic on Rob's site and I had that felling, you know - that something was up. A young drummer - a girl no less - performing a clinic at a vintage show? Yeah, something was up. Hannah, who celebrated her prom the night before - gave an absolutely flawless performance in front a what I would call a very open-minded but tough audience. With shades of Cindy Blackman coming through loud and clear she never faltered once - she was all business, and apparently, business is dam good. Little Miss, Little Miss, Little Miss Confidence! I couldn't help but feel a little proud of her. I think we'll all keep hearing her name. Ronn Dunnett Dunnett Classic drums ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ undefined Hannah Ford EPK 2008

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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 20 2008 7:00A
95.1 FM WIIL Rock Tom & Lisa Morning Show CANCELLED Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Aug 21 2008 9:00P
The Fuel Room @ Austin’s w/ Jimmie Van Zant Libertyville, Illinois
Sep 5 2008 8:30P
Whisky A Go Go Hollywood, California
Oct 4 2008 12:00P
Long Grove Apple Festival Long Grove, Illinois
Oct 18 2008 9:00P
Penny Road Pub Barrington, Illinois
Jan 24 2009 9:00P
TG’s Kenosha, Wisconsin

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   About The Hannah Ford Band

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.. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Most modern “grlz” may not even realize that one of the 20th Century’s earliest and most successful women’s rights advocates was “Rosie the Riveter”— a marketing icon that was used to promote the strength of the female work force during World War II. But, from the image of Rosie and factory worker’s famous “We Can Do It!” slogan that adorns her drums to the power, intensity and excitement of her drumming, it’s clear that eighteen-year old Hannah Ford not only remembers the original “Girl Power” message, she’s determined to take it to a whole new level. Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, Hannah’s first experience with drumming was in the third grade when her elementary school teacher, Diane Downs, began adding music to the classroom curriculum. Hannah immediately fell in love with the drums and they became her passion. In addition to English, math, science and social studies, Hannah learned drum set, hand percussion and keyboard percussion as a member of the precocious, extra-curricular drumming group that became known throughout the world as the Fabulous Leopard Percussionists of Louisville. Santa Claus reportedly delivered Hannah’s first drum set around the time she was 8 and, as a Leopard, the youngster was able to study and perform with major drum artists such as Louis Bellson (jazz legend), Ruben Alvarez (Eddie Palmieri, Anita Baker, The Commodores), Jerry Steinholtz (Diana Ross, Lee Ritenour, The Carpenters) and Ndugu Chancler (Santana, Michael Jackson, Herbie Hancock) as they came through Louisville on tour. After moving to Chicago with her family when she was 12, Hannah continued to play and learn about the drums. Her positive attitude, hard work and determination paid off. Hannah won the 2006 Louis Bellson Drum Competition (first girl ever to enter and first ever to win), was named an outstanding musician at the 2006 New Trier Jazz Festival and received high score in the 10th annual “Chicago Heat Strokes” drum contest. In 2007 Hannah once again was recognized as an “Outstanding Jazz Musician” at the Jazz in the Meadows Jazz Festival held in Chicago. Also in 2007, Hannah was awarded a scholarship to attend the Summer Percussion Festival at the Berklee School of Music in Boston MA. Closing out 2007 Hannah won Chicago Suburban Nitelife Magazine's Best of the Burbs "Best Drummer/Musician" category, the youngest person ever to do so. The teen recently graduated from Lake Zurich High School and is studying with internationally-renowned drum artist, Assistant Professor of Jazz and Head of Jazz Studies at Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, Grammy-winner and former drummer of the Pat Metheny band, Paul Wertico. Over the past few years she’s performed at clubs, parties and events in the Chicago area with the critically-acclaimed local fan-favorite, “Universal Slim and the Blues Kangaroos” while her current performance projects include “The Hannah Ford Band” and her one-woman “Peace, Love & Drums” multi-media show. Hannah also appeared along with world-class drummers Peter Erskine, Stanton Moore and Johnny Rabb as a featured guest artist at the 2007 Chicago Vintage and Custom drum show. Most recently, Hannah received a scholarship to attend The Chicago College of Performing Arts, Music Conservatory. This new chapter in Hannah's life will begin in the Fall of 2008. Hannah admits to liking a wide variety of music— jazz, rock, pop, country, R&B, Latin and metal, to name just a few— and her favorite drummers range from legends such as Buddy Rich, Louis Bellson and John Bonham (Led Zeppelin) to contemporary players like Neil Peart (Rush), Steve Smith (Journey, Vital Information) and Vinnie Colaiuta (studio king) as well as relative newcomers Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), John Blackwell (Prince) and Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall). While it used to be that telling someone they hit like a girl was a put-down, Hannah is part of a new generation of strong, young, confident women drummers who have turned the insult into a compliment. After all, with solid female players like Karen Carpenter (The Carpenters), Gina Schock (The Go-Go’s), Sheila E (solo artist), Cindy Blackman (Lenny Kravitz) and others as role models, what’s more empowering for a girl than playing kick-ass drums in a rock ‘n’ roll band? Indeed, no one would ever make the mistake of describing Hannah as a lightweight after seeing her assault her drum set. As for the future, although she’s not sure exactly what she wants to be when she grows up, Hannah says she intends to go to college, study music and become a professional drummer. “A husband, a house in the suburbs, 2.5 kids and a dog; that was my grandmother’s dream, not mine,” the exuberant teen, says. “Like they say, we’ve come a long way because today we have so many options. And, whatever comes along, I know ‘We Can Do It’!” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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mike





Aug 19 2008 5:26 PM

Het Hannah ! thanks for accepting my request ! you are great ! keep drumming !! :) Michel
Jort_the_drummer





Aug 18 2008 8:22 PM

Hello,

will you come in Belgium soon?
SUMMER 2008





Aug 18 2008 4:36 AM

Hey hannah just sending sum luv keep rocking cuz u rock me world LOL.
Scott Gillis





Aug 17 2008 5:59 PM

Hey Hannah
Thanks for the add and keep rockin'!!!
Jason





Aug 15 2008 7:30 PM

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RAVEN





Aug 15 2008 12:32 AM

Hello Hannah and friends, couldent hear you play at Stage 83 that day but im sure you sounded great, I was digging the bass tone... compliments from one bass player to another. Anyway we are booking more gigs than ever and are looking at a whole lot of drummers, its rough, alot of them arent that good. Please tell me if you know anybody in the area, we are looking for anybody any age, ugly sexy thin or fat, we will take them as long as they can kick ass on drums. Much love from Raven, hope to hear from you.

-Skye of RAVEN
Beatnik Turtle





Aug 13 2008 12:31 PM

We at BEATNIK TURTLE would like to thank you for allowing us to be your friends

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Tom Susala





Aug 13 2008 12:25 PM

HI!!

Thank you for the add!!

Tom
Grand Discovery (NEW SONGS UP!)





Aug 12 2008 7:45 AM

Hi

We have a new album out! Check out the new songs and tell me what you think,

Tuomas
MJ





Aug 10 2008 6:32 AM

Stopping by to see How's it going keep Rockin Hannah Ford you have been a great inspiration for me.
MJ
SUMMER 2008





Aug 8 2008 2:56 AM

Hey Hannah u r amazing hope u come aroun NY to perform with ur band.
GIRL ON TOP CLOTHING&trade





Aug 6 2008 7:08 PM

Thanks for being our friend!
Caitlin


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Aug 6 2008 5:34 PM

Hey Hannah, Great to see you're playing so much and spreading the word about female drummers. Keep kickin' ass!!

Love and Respect, Cait
R.I.P JOSH CARTA





Jul 29 2008 2:23 AM

Hey Hannah Was Really Good to meet you Sat nite Your Awesome!! Btw Thanks for the Sticks!

Mikie
Liv





Jul 25 2008 2:26 PM

OH SICK ! I'll COME TO THAT SHOW! its soo near me
soulkiss bassist at PRP 9/6





Jul 23 2008 6:14 PM

Red Thanks for the add!

Hannah, Dan & B.
You were rippin' it up at the fest in Lisle! All the best to you!

Rick
Maxi Posada





Jul 23 2008 5:58 AM

HI ! THANKS FOR THE ADD !!!!!!!!!!!
MAX
Liv





Jul 23 2008 2:02 AM

hey girl! how ya been?
Check it out if you happen to be in L.A!
it will be swingin'
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Jul 19 2008 1:52 PM

Thanks for adding us to your list of friends! We shall remain forever in your debt...Or at least until we make it even.
Up On The Roof Recording





Jul 16 2008 1:05 AM

COME TRACK AND MIX ON OUR NEW PRO TOOLS SYSTEM!!!
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The Nutty Drummer





Jul 15 2008 7:03 PM

Great to hear you all are doing so well. Hollywood Ca. That is great.
Mark Counts
The Nutty Drummer
www. thenuttydrummer. com
G. Calvin Weston





Jul 15 2008 11:41 AM

sounds great miss drummer lady...kool..thanks...
Brian Watts Drums





Jul 15 2008 2:23 AM

Keep up that great drumming Hannah.
Hope to be able to catch a show soon!
Ricky





Jul 13 2008 4:25 PM