Hana Pestle filled the Lower Hobson Memorial Union (HMU) with her acoustic sound Tuesday, Oct. 20. With a combined sound of Sara Bareilles and K.T. Tunstall, she entertained Bemidji State University (BSU) students with a variety of music.
A favorite among students was her remake of the cover song “Zombie” by the Cranberries.
“Her performance was outstanding! And she performed ‘Zombies’ by the Cranberries very well,” said senior Jacob Moore
The Hobson Union Programming Board (HUPB) saw Pestle play at the programming convention NACA, Northern Plains and selected her to entertain BSU students.
“I think HUPB does a great job on selecting artists to come!" said Moore. "I would like to see her here again."
Pestle enjoyed her short time in Bemidji.
“It’s beautiful here. You are lucky to be on the lake!” Pestle said.
Pestle grew up in Billings, MT and music has always been a part of her life. Growing up, she was influenced by artists like Radiohead. Pestle has been singing since she was a toddler and playing guitar for about 10 years. She has been playing guitar and singing together for about seven years.
Immediately following high school, Pestle went to Los Angeles, CA to start her music career. She had been corresponding with record labels and made several trips to L.A. her senior year of high school.
Pestle says she has three homes: Billings, L.A and the road.
Writing her own lyrics, Pestle’s song “What Makes Things Break Up Like They Do” was written for a high school English class project on the book" Lord of the Flies." She wrote “Just Let Me Be” when she was mad at a boy.
Pestle just released her first album “This Way” in September. She labels her music as acoustic rock or acoustic alternative rock. She enjoys listening to all styles of music except rap and country.
“She seemed a lot of and down to earth, laid back,” said Moore after having the opportunity to talk with Pestle after the performance.
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