July 2006

Kristy Hanson

With a fresh blend of original, jazz-tinged acoustic music and a powerful voice, 2004 University of Michigan grad Kristy Hanson is an unforgettable performer and songwriter. She has charmed audiences all over the country with her performances full of warmth and honesty, making loyal fans wherever she goes.

Kristy has performed across the country at such well-known listening rooms as L.A.'s Knitting Factory and Chicago's Uncommon Ground, and has been featured on several radio shows, including Mitch Albom's nationally syndicated show out of Detroit.

Her two independently released albums--released while she was still attending the U of M--have been enjoyed by fans all over the world and have won raves from Midwest and on-line magazines:
"One listen to this disc would send most modern pop divas out looking for voice lessons," raves Sarah Byrne about Kristy's recent EP, "She's Been Waiting."

Recently, Kristy was second runner-up  in Michigan's "World Series of Rock," performed at Grand Rapids' Blues on the Mall festival, and was featured at a showcase at the Midwest Music Summit in Indianapolis. A proudly independent female artist, she helped book, promoted and performed in the 2005 Indiegrrl Tour across the Midwest. 

Currently in Los Angeles, Kristy is booking shows and helping host showcases for songwriters through the Songsalive! organization and will soon be featured on Warrior Girl Records' compilation, "Females on Fire."

Look out for her new album--she goes into the studio this August.

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