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Katy Tessman Builds on Creative Momentum with New England Tour Debut, June 2026

Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter and author Katy Tessman will take her storytelling and songcraft on the road this summer with a six-date debut New England tour, spanning Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont. The run adds to her growing national footprint, marking her 27th state performed (and counting).

Since her 2023 album Fly and 2025 EP Turnbuckles, Tessman’s Mama-Americana style — celebrating life’s stumbles and summits — has earned praise from RnR Magazine as “a quietly inspiring pleasure” and from Americana UK for her “striking, pure country voice.” In addition to her music career, she is an award-winning children’s book author and a Minnesota Women’s Press Changemaker.

Known for her heartfelt songwriting and ability to create meaningful connections with audiences, Tessman’s work bridges music and narrative in a way that feels both intimate and expansive. Her performances invite listeners into stories rooted in real life, blending warmth, reflection, and a deep sense of place.

The New England tour marks a continued chapter of growth for Tessman as both a touring artist and multidisciplinary creator. Audiences can expect an engaging live experience centered on her original songs, delivered with the sincerity and presence that have become hallmarks of her work.

Several stops on the tour will feature family-friendly performances in community-centered spaces, including libraries and festivals, offering accessible, welcoming environments for audiences of all ages.

Tour Dates & Details:
  • June 13 at 8:00 PM — Bucky’s, Berkshire County (Lee, Massachusetts)
  • June 14 from 11:00 AM–5:00 PM — Chester Folk Festival (Chester, Connecticut)
  • June 16 at 11:00 AM — Rochambeau Library (Providence, Rhode Island) — Family-friendly performance
  • June 18 at 8:00 PM — The Stone Church (Newmarket, New Hampshire)
  • June 23 at 10:00 AM — Calais Free Library (Calais, Maine) — Family-friendly performance
  • June 24 at 10:00 AM — St. Johnsbury Athenaeum (St. Johnsbury, Vermont) — Family-friendly performance
  • June 28 at 6:00 PM — White Squirrel (St. Paul, Minnesota) — Full band homecoming show​
​This tour follows a period of creative momentum for Tessman, who continues to balance her work as a songwriter, author, and curator of live music experiences. Each performance offers a chance to experience her evolving body of work in an intimate, live setting.
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        • Haikus
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    • New England Tour - June 2026
    • Performance Archive >
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