Lorena Morris sat down with Hannah Beall, representing the Hannah Beall Band, a finalist for the SGA Battle of the Bands, ahead of the final competition. The band consists of Aaron Creel, Luke Hinton, Ethan Dykes and Taelen Carter.
Morris: Why did you decide to participate in the Battle of the Bands?
Beall: I actually started this band up semi-recently, so kind of more in the fall time, and it’s something that I wanted to be able to support my school with and raise money for a good cause, and also just get my band out there a little bit. I started doing music solo, independently around January [or] February, and I really wanted to take it to the next level and be able to do more events with the band. I just wanted to get a little bit of exposure and be involved in my school.
Morris: Can you explain the name of your band?
Beall: My name is Hannah Beall, and I’m a singer-songwriter, so when I met these boys, it was kind of chance that we all met. I feel like they are the most awesome people. They all click so well. They’re so talented too. And they believe in me, which is really awesome. They were all, like, “well, duh, we got to be the Hannah Beall Band.” It just kind of stuck. Like it was a joke, and then it just kind of stuck.
Morris: What inspires you to make music and perform?
Beall: Yeah, well, I’ve always done music my whole life. I learned how to play guitar when I was in middle school, and I’ve sung my whole life. I’ve been writing songs forever, and I just really love music, and I love the emotion behind writing a song and being able to just relate to whoever is playing.
Morris: What does music mean to you?
Beall: For me, it’s, I guess, it’s a hobby, because it’s not just what I do to make a living or anything, but … I’m lucky in that way because I get to do it for fun and I don’t have to rely on it for a salary or anything like that. So I think it means a lot to me that I just get to do it for fun.
Morris: Why do you think you deserve to win?
Beall: I think that I offer something unique. We’re more than just a cover band. It’s more of me and my music and what I represent to people, and just how I can relate to people my age and, like, college girls. And I feel like I’ve always tried to be, like, a girl’s girl, so I feel like I can relate to everyone and on a different level than maybe other bands can.
The final competition will be held Nov. 13 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Druid City Music Hall. Individual tickets are $10 and can be purchased on the SGA’s Facebook and Instagram pages or at the venue. Online ticket orders can be picked up in the SGA office in the Student Center Nov. 6-8 from noon to 5 p.m.
