Praise for Into the Quiet
“While folk-pop might be the best description here – there’s plenty of grit on this recording too. Hanson puts together a nice blend…Her voice is great and her songwriting is spot-on. If you’re a fan of the folk-pop genre, Hanson won’t disappoint.” Jeff Bouma, WYCE
“A nice leap forward for Kristy, whose second CD builds on her first with stronger production, stronger songs” Bruce Greenberg, The Promise Live
“Into the Quiet features Kristy’s sweet yet powerhouse voice and sharp songwriting on twelve incredible pop/folk-y tracks. It’s an addictive album.”Blissfully Domestic
“I’m sure if Kristy sang the ingredients of a paint tin, you would still feel inspired with her willingness to share her seductive country/folk to the point of luxury verse.”Mojophenia
“A songstress with a lot of heart.” Music Goat
” ‘Wrong Way’ features her most urgent but at the same time effortless vocal performance on the album, driving along with the overdriven guitar in the background that sets the upbeat tempo. It’s a great introduction to her music and what she is capable of.” Kobestarr.com
“The ex-Grand Rapidian, U-M vocal performance major and now Los Angeles-based Hanson keeps honing her considerable singer-songwriter talents, with breezy-but-captivating, pop- and rock-flavored songs that spotlight her emotion-packed, powerful vocals.” Grand Rapids Press
Praise for Already Gone
“My goodness, Kristy Hanson is a soul-searching, soul-touching, wonderfully expressive songwriter… Today’s music needs more talent on par with Kristy Hanson and her endlessly engaging ‘Already Gone’.”MusicTap.net
Kristy in the media
Selected Press
Show Review / The Promise Live
Feature / Womenfolk
Tour Feature/ Woodstock Almanac
Album Review/ Grand Rapids Press
Notable Festival/Conference Appearances
2008 NACA West Showcase
2007 Los Angeles Jeff Buckley Tribute
2007 LA Women’s Music Festival
2005 Rockrgrl Conference, Seattle
2005 Midwest Music Summit
Radio Features
XM Satellite Radio’s “Radar Report”
KCSN’s “Tied to the Tracks”
WCBN, Ann Arbor
Mitch Albom Show (syndicated)
WYCE, Grand Rapids
Radio Play
KSSU – Sacramento, CA
KSFS – San Francisco, CA
KPAC – Stockton, CA
WTTS – Indianapolis, IN
WTMD – Baltimore, MD
WYCE – Grand Rapids, MI
KDHX – St. Louis, MO
WRPI – Albany, NY
WRHU – Nassau-Suffolk, NY
WRUW – Cleveland, OH
WERG – Erie, PA
WRKC – Scranton, PA
KTCU – Forth Worth, TX
KPFT – Houston, TX
KSYM – San Antonio, TX
WOMM-LP – Burlington, VT