Will Hanza

Will's band, ESCAPER, was named one of "5 Artists You Need to Know About" by Relix Magazine (“On the Verge”)

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Experimental Gypsy Rock guitarist and mandolinist Will Hanza will transport you into a mystical state of mind with his improvisational playing from blues to folk, celtic, bluegrass to raga and spacey funk jams. He has been compared to Nick Drake, David Gilmour, Warren Haynes and Jeff Buckley.

He has performed at venues such as Irving Plaza, Brooklyn Bowl, Hammerstein Ballroom, World Cafe Live and festivals & events such as Catskill Chill, Philadelphia Folk Festival, SXSW, NAMM, etc...

Will has had the honor of performing on stage with the likes of Joe Russo, Marc Brownstein and Aron Magner (The Disco Biscuits), as well as members of Turkuaz, Rubblebucket, Rusted Root, Cabinet and more.

Will has had the honor to share bills with the likes of Jon Fishman, Karl Denson, Suzanne Vega, The Hold Steady, Cabinet and more. He has been a contributor for Guitar World Magazine and has been featured on NPR, PBS, The Village Voice, Time Out NY, JamBase, Live for Live Music and more.

Endorsed by Eastman Guitars

'Vintage lushness' - Relix Magazine'