Brand New Hat

Brand New Hat is a popular Northern Ohio quartet consisting of Dan McMillan (lead guitar, vocals), Dave Kennard (banjo, harmonica, vocals) John Hansen (bass, harmonica, vocals) and Roland Kausen (mandolin, vocals). The band has been entertaining folks for over twenty years with their upbeat sound. Their music is a blend, drawing from the roots of bluegrass, traditional, folk and contemporary stylings. Brand New Hat brings a fresh style, hot playing, tight vocals, and a unique interpretation to familiar songs; as well as featuring numerous original compositions.