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Short Bios
SOLO:
With a voice full of the wisdom she’s gained through cancer survival, heartbreak, and motherhood, Katy Tessman is an optimistic and approachable songwriter who celebrates life’s stumbles and summits. Soaring to new heights with her eagerly awaited album, “Fly” marks her return to the stage after a twenty-year hiatus. Hailing from Minneapolis, Katy is also an award-winning children's book author, celebrated as a CHANGEMAKER by Minnesota Women's Press.
DUO - Katy Tessman & Sweet Lou:
Blending the heart of Americana and the soul of the blues, Katy Tessman and Sweet Lou are an authentic Mom + Son duo who have a unique ability to inspire listeners with heartfelt songwriting celebrating life’s stumbles and summits. Marking her return to the stage after a twenty-year hiatus, Tessman’s 2023 album, “Fly” has received praise from both fans and critics. Hailing from Minneapolis, Katy is also an award-winning children's book author and named CHANGEMAKER by Minnesota Women's Press.
BAND - Katy Tessman and the Turnbuckles:
Katy Tessman and the Turnbuckles is emerging as a beloved Americana group that’s captivating audiences with Tessman's straight-from-the-heart songwriting, complemented by her son Louis Tessman Stanoch’s commanding lead guitar work, and the rhythm section's vibrant energy.
With a voice full of the wisdom she’s gained through cancer survival, heartbreak, and motherhood, Katy Tessman is an optimistic and approachable songwriter who celebrates life’s stumbles and summits. Soaring to new heights with her eagerly awaited album, “Fly” marks her return to the stage after a twenty-year hiatus. Hailing from Minneapolis, Katy is also an award-winning children's book author, celebrated as a CHANGEMAKER by Minnesota Women's Press.
DUO - Katy Tessman & Sweet Lou:
Blending the heart of Americana and the soul of the blues, Katy Tessman and Sweet Lou are an authentic Mom + Son duo who have a unique ability to inspire listeners with heartfelt songwriting celebrating life’s stumbles and summits. Marking her return to the stage after a twenty-year hiatus, Tessman’s 2023 album, “Fly” has received praise from both fans and critics. Hailing from Minneapolis, Katy is also an award-winning children's book author and named CHANGEMAKER by Minnesota Women's Press.
BAND - Katy Tessman and the Turnbuckles:
Katy Tessman and the Turnbuckles is emerging as a beloved Americana group that’s captivating audiences with Tessman's straight-from-the-heart songwriting, complemented by her son Louis Tessman Stanoch’s commanding lead guitar work, and the rhythm section's vibrant energy.
Long Bio
With a voice full of the wisdom she’s gained through cancer survival, heartbreak, and motherhood, Katy Tessman is an optimistic and approachable songwriter who celebrates life’s stumbles and summits. Her powerful vocals and rhythmic approach to guitar (or mandolin) express a straight-from-the-heart songwriting style that moves passionately over a diverse emotional and musical terrain.
After a two-decade hiatus, Katy returned to the local music scene in 2022 with new music and a new album entitled “Fly.” Since then she’s sold out listening-room concerts, released new music, and published the lyric picture book, “Hero Now Crowned,” which Melodic Noise calls “a passionate tribute [to the everyday hero].” Based in Minneapolis, Katy is also an award-winning children's book author, celebrated as a CHANGEMAKER by Minnesota Women's Press.
Her band, Katy Tessman and the Turnbuckles is made up of her son Louis “Sweet Lou” Tessman Stanoch on electric guitar, 90s bandmate Tom Leier on bass, and high school friend Kelley Lima on drums. Through her compelling voice and meaningful songwriting, Katy has the ability to uplift and inspire. Blending Americana and Folk-Rock, live shows are high-energy, engaging, and captivating.
Before becoming a mom in 2003 (and again in 2006) Katy Tessman released two albums including Joe’s Elevator’s 1997 “Up & Down” and her 2001 solo debut “Fall.” For nearly a decade, Katy performed throughout Minnesota and tours brought her to stages from Michigan to Washington. During her 20-year pause from the stage, Katy raised two sons, fought a victorious battle with breast cancer, and authored an award-winning children’s book entitled “Our Mama is a Beautiful Garden.”
Books and music have always taken center stage in Katy’s life. As a writer, Katy aims to spread hope and joy with her books and songs and she is involved in many outreach events sharing her story, talent, and positivity to those who need it.
After a two-decade hiatus, Katy returned to the local music scene in 2022 with new music and a new album entitled “Fly.” Since then she’s sold out listening-room concerts, released new music, and published the lyric picture book, “Hero Now Crowned,” which Melodic Noise calls “a passionate tribute [to the everyday hero].” Based in Minneapolis, Katy is also an award-winning children's book author, celebrated as a CHANGEMAKER by Minnesota Women's Press.
Her band, Katy Tessman and the Turnbuckles is made up of her son Louis “Sweet Lou” Tessman Stanoch on electric guitar, 90s bandmate Tom Leier on bass, and high school friend Kelley Lima on drums. Through her compelling voice and meaningful songwriting, Katy has the ability to uplift and inspire. Blending Americana and Folk-Rock, live shows are high-energy, engaging, and captivating.
Before becoming a mom in 2003 (and again in 2006) Katy Tessman released two albums including Joe’s Elevator’s 1997 “Up & Down” and her 2001 solo debut “Fall.” For nearly a decade, Katy performed throughout Minnesota and tours brought her to stages from Michigan to Washington. During her 20-year pause from the stage, Katy raised two sons, fought a victorious battle with breast cancer, and authored an award-winning children’s book entitled “Our Mama is a Beautiful Garden.”
Books and music have always taken center stage in Katy’s life. As a writer, Katy aims to spread hope and joy with her books and songs and she is involved in many outreach events sharing her story, talent, and positivity to those who need it.
Quotes
[Tessman's live shows are ] infectious, contagious, and all kinds of fun rolled into one." Tom Smouse, Smouse in the House
Katy Tessman is a great storyteller. Each song is a little vignette, and most are like a shot of warm encouragement from a strong, supportive voice." Ann Treacy, Mostly Minnesota
[Tessman’s album “Fly” is] A quietly inspiring pleasure." Jeremy Searle, RnR Magazine (starred review)
[“Fly” is] a gorgeous and honest release from Katy Tessman." RagMag (Recording Artists Guild Digital Magazine)
"Fly" album blurb, isolatedKaty Tessman soars to new heights with her eagerly awaited second album, “Fly,” marking her return to songwriting and performing after a twenty-year hiatus. The album weaves a tapestry of uplifting melodies and heartfelt ballads, resonating with themes of self-discovery and resilience.
Produced by multi-instrumentalist Michael Koppelman, “Fly” features Tessman’s bandmates Thomas Leier, Kelley Lima, and her son Louis “Sweet Lou” Tessman Stanoch. Breathtaking performances by special guests Nikki Lemire, Jillian Rae, Michael Koppelman, and Justin Jacobson add lush layers of harmonies and strings that elevate Tessman’s radiant voice. Using the wisdom she’s gained through breast cancer survival, heartbreak, and motherhood, Tessman’s songwriting helps her celebrate life’s stumbles and summits. Based in Minneapolis, Katy is also an award-winning children’s book author, celebrated as a CHANGEMAKER by Minnesota Women’s Press. Stories and songs truly heal and Tessman aims to evoke laughter and tears, spread smiles, while fostering a sense of hope and togetherness. "Fly" was released on October 14, 2023. |
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Katy Tessman and the Turnbuckles:
Tom Leier on bass, Louis Tessman Stanoch on guitar, and Kelley Lima on drums
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Katy Tessman and the Turnbuckles:
Tom Leier on bass, Louis Tessman Stanoch on guitar, and Kelley Lima on drums
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Music Heals / Outreach BioFor Katy Tessman, music is her main source of strength as she navigates life’s stumbles and summits. Using the wisdom she’s gained through breast cancer survival, heartbreak, and motherhood, her songwriting helps her celebrate resiliency. Katy is also an award-winning children's book author, celebrated as a CHANGEMAKER by Minnesota Women's Press. “Our Mama is a Beautiful Garden” is her young family’s story battling breast cancer. A decade after her cancer diagnosis, Katy wrote a song that sums up the everyday-hero’s journey and published the accompanying lyric picture book, “Hero Now Crowned.” Stories and songs truly heal and her aim is to evoke laughter and tears, spread smiles, while fostering a sense of hope and togetherness.
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