Katy Tessman Singer-Songwriter, Children's Book Author, Breast Cancer Survivor
Saturday, November 04
Minneapolis-based, Katy Tessman is an optimistic and approachable singer-songwriter with a voice full of the wisdom she's gained through breast cancer survival, heartbreak, and motherhood. 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. Her powerful vocals and rhythmic approach to guitar (or mandolin) express a straight-from-the-heart songwriting style that moves passionately over diverse emotional and musical terrain. Blending Americana and Folk-Rock, Katy's live performances are high engery, engaging, and captivating. Her childrens book Our Mama is a Beautiful Garden has earned her Minnesota Women's Press Changemaker Seal along with Mom's Choice Award Honoring Excellence Seal of Approval. Her new Cds and books, "Our Mama is a Beautiful Garden" and "Hero Now Crowned," will be available for purchase.