Colin Hanus’ strong bond with music began at a very young age when he discovered the Rolling Stones and the Beatles. Colin began drum lessons at age 4 and guitar lessons at 7. At 12 years old, he released his own EP, Early Days, in which he wrote all the songs, performed all the instruments, and co-produced. In middle and high school, Colin played over 130 shows around Chicagoland as the lead singer and guitarist for Skydeck Rock Band. Colin moved to Nashville to attend Belmont University, studying commercial guitar with a music technology emphasis. He graduated in 2023. Colin is now a full-time musician. He has toured with artists such as Sevy and Lee Gantt, performing with many others including Kaitlyn Kilian, Gyth Rigdon, and Platinum Moon. Colin also performs solo acoustic shows, performing regularly at Ruby Sunshine. He has a repertoire of over 100 fully memorized songs, performing a mixture of rock, pop, and country music. Seeking new challenges in 2024, Colin reignited his passion to be a producer and began learning the pedal steel guitar. He is in the process of writing material for a new album, aiming to complete it by the end of the year.
