Hanner's "Birds & Girls"

When Hanner played our CMJ opening party this year - I was taken aback by her showmanship (showwomanship?).

Part storyteller, part folkie, and a dash of charm takes her a long way.

Hanner needed something in-between a campfire and a spotlight to illuminate her performance.

Her gentle southern-twang and her little guitar propelled her from song to song during the short set.
The audience was silent and attentive, even the baby in the stroller who was front and center was polite to the silence.

I can't help but imagine her performing whenever I hear her songs.
She's just absolutely darling.