KATY TESSMAN
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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

Quotes

You can walk away from Katy’s show feeling empowered and ready to take on the world." ~ ​Girl at the Rock Shows
Katy Tessman and the Turnbuckles started out the night with bold hug for the audience. Music that somehow lifts your self-esteem and makes you feel like you can face anything." ~ ​Mostly Minnesota Music
[Tessman's live shows are] infectious, contagious, and all kinds of fun rolled into one." ~ Tom Smouse, Smouse in the House
...each song she and her amazing band performed came with a sense of heart and passion." ~ ​Girl at the Rock Shows

"Turnbuckles" album news

​Listening to Turnbuckles is akin to reading a book or watching a play.” ~ Jefferson Thomas, Fifteen Minutes of Fame
[Turnbuckles is] a fine new album" ~Bill DeVille, United States of Americana, The Current, MPR
AM950 Radio · Matt McNeil with Katy Tessman (5/22/25)
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"Fly" Album News

[Tessman’s album “Fly” is] A quietly inspiring pleasure. ~ Jeremy Searle, RnR Magazine (starred review)
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AM950 Radio · Katy Tessman with Matt - October 13 2023
KFAI - Fresh Air Community Radio · MSP Sound Presents: Katy Tessman
... descriptive soundscape that comes with a certain kind of warmth that has a way of wrapping itself around you and that creates a feeling of being welcome. ~ RAG MAG
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Minnesota Parent Local Author Spotlight: meet Katy Tessman, author and singer-songwriter
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Voyage Minnesota Daily Inspiration: meet Katy Tessman
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Canvas Rebel - stories and insights: meet Katy Tessman

Performance & Release News

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Katy Tessman on Musician Talk on KYMN-Radio

AnnT · Mostly MN Music - Singer Songwriter Day
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Outreach News

Author News Archive
AM950 Radio · Katy Tessman and Jim Thrubis with Matt - October 13 2022
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AM950 Radio · Katy Tessman with Matt - February 9 2023
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For booking and publicity, contact: SUMMIT
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Contact & EPK
    • About the SINGER-SONGWRITER >
      • HISTORY
    • About the AUTHOR >
      • ABOUT "Hero Now Crowned"
      • ABOUT "Our Mama is a Beautiful Garden" >
        • Acknowledgements
        • Haikus
        • Sponsor the Book
      • Book Signing Events
      • Author News
  • SHOWS
    • Write My Own Story TOUR
    • Performance Archive >
      • Birthday/Survivor Celebration Fundraiser - Oct 18, 2024
      • Treasure Trove Tour
      • FLY ALBUM RELEASE TOUR
      • Special Event - Fundraiser for Angel Foundation Oct 20, 2022
  • MUSIC
    • VIDEOS
  • STORE
  • PRESS
  • MORE
    • THE TURNBUCKLES
    • Mom + Son duo
    • Heartland Souvenirs
    • SUMMIT presents
    • Hero Now Crowned
    • BLOG
    • SURVIVOR
    • READER >
      • Book Buddies
      • Building a Diverse Book Collection
    • MAKER >
      • Makerspace in the Media Center
  • OUTREACH
  • Newsletter Signup