Good tunes were brewing in the Student Center Ballroom March 26 where Activities Council of Bradley University hosted an open mic night with student performers, featuring Acoustic Indie Rock artist Hana Pestle.
Nearly 60 people joined in on the Coffee House fun while seven students took to the stage to share a mix of original songs and pop culture hits such as “Thinking Out Loud.”
After each singer covered one or two songs, artists would pass the mic to the next performer saying, “I don’t know who’s up next, but I heard they’re awesome.”
When Hana Pestle took the stage, she said she was impressed with the young student artists.
“I get to perform at colleges a lot, and this is definitely one of the most talented schools I’ve ever been to,” Pestle said.
Pestle’s setlist included songs from her old CD “This Way,” songs that she is currently working on for her next album, covers and a mash-up.
The mash-up incorporated hit songs, “Just Hold on We’re Going Home”, “Sky Full of Stars” and “Say My Name.” Additionally, “Hallelujah”, “First Day of My Life” and “Creep” were performed.
Pestle’s original songs channeled Alanis Morissette in her style while drawing inspiration from her personal life experiencing, including her first heartbreak in high school.
Pestle grew up in Montana and is currently “living her dream.”
For more information, follow Pestle on Twitter @hanatruly.
