Pollyanna

Pollyanna, a four-piece New Jersey band consisting of power-pop, loud rock, bubble grunge, and punk influences consists of lead singer and guitarist Jill Beckett, drummer Daniel McCool, bassist Brandon Bolton, and guitarist Jack Rose. Their name directly derives from the dictionary definition, “to be unreasonably or illogically optimistic” - perfectly describing front-person Jill Becket’s ‘stuck in 2017’ incredibly optimistic attitude. After meeting in the first grade, Dan and Jill started the band at just 13 years old, eager to create and play music that would reach audiences beyond the confines of Jill’s open garage doors. Brandon made them a trio in early 2019, bringing '90s femme punk influence to the group. At the start of 2021, Jack completed the band’s lineup, adding his elemental stabby guitars and love for shoegaze and metal into the mix. After completing almost 5 tours around the east coast and the midwest, Pollyanna has won over a following in the New Jersey music scene along with cities in the tri-state and beyond. They plan on growing as far as possible and leaving a unique mark in the music industry.

Past Shows


Feb
13
th
2024
Fine Line
Feb
13
th
2024
Fine Line

Plain White T’s

with Pollyanna
Nov
5
th
2023
7th St Entry
Nov
5
th
2023
7th St Entry

Honey Revenge

with Pollyanna and Colorblind
May
13
th
2023
7th St Entry
May
13
th
2023
7th St Entry

Brick + Mortar

with Jhariah and Pollyanna

More Shows

Sep
28
th
Fine Line

Mo Lowda & The Humble

with French Cassettes
Aug
19
th
Surly Brewing Festival Field

Gregory Alan Isakov

with Ocie Elliott
May
21
st
First Avenue

Tennis

with Billie Marten
May
20
th
Palace Theatre

Ministry

with My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult and Die Krupps