Duane Hanson is a premier acoustic musician and vocalist based out of Wauconda, IL. Known both for his dynamic solo acoustic sets and as a core member of the high-energy party band Better With Bacon, Duane has spent years anchoring the local live music scene. From packed summer nights at lakeside patios, to cozy intimate wine lounge sets, his expansive repertoire spans jam band, indie folk, rock and alternative country. Duane’s signature style blends rich acoustic arrangements with an engaging, audience-first stage presence that keeps crowds lingering, drinking, singing and dancing all night long.
Jam Band - Widespread Panic, Grateful Dead, Phish, Billy Strings, Goose, String Cheese, DMB
Indie Folk - Tyler Childers, CAAMP, Bob Dylan, John Prine, Nathaniel Ratecliff, Noah Kahan
Rock - Tom Petty, The Band, Allman Brothers, Neil Young, Pearl Jam, Led Zeppelin
Island Vibe - Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, Jack Johnson, Zach Brown
Alternative Country - Willie Nelson, Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson, Zach Bryan