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Bio

Andy Hanson is a singer/songwriter from Eau Claire, WI, who blends the elements of folk, Americana, and country into what he calls, “real songs for a reeling world.” After spend more then a decade of writing, Hanson determined that the best songs are the real songs. The real ones found in the middle which celebrate both life’s highs and lows, the heavy and light, and the fragile and the bombastic, are where one can find Hanson’s songs.

His 2024 self produced and recorded album, Roots, is a poignant exploration of authentic songwriting, inviting listeners to confront the complexities and truths of their own experiences, even when those truths are confusing or painful. To establish a recognizable foundation, Andy wanted Roots to reflect the imagery of tree roots. Whatever is poured onto roots, whether poison or water, influences how the tree grows, thrives, or withers. He views this as a simple yet powerful metaphor that resonates with the human experience. Roots illustrates how both heavy and light experiences shape our lives.

Press

“Hanson sings of finding a way to bend rather than break and of giving his all, infusing the song with a hope and resilience. Vulnerability meets determination in a confluence of feeling that he carefully pulls together in song.” – Andrew Frolish, Americana UK

“…you don’t need all the surplus sonic trimmings if the song is built on solid ground, and Andy Hanson is nothing if not a crafter of the most elegant yet robust songs. – Dave Franklin, Dancing About Architecture

“Tng his own personal experiences as a starting point his songs delve into the complexities of the human condition, for what is an emotionally powerful and entertaining set. –Rock-n-Reel (RnR) Magazine, UK March/ April 2025 Edition

“. . . this bard of songs puts an emphasis on his lyric writing and storytelling, resulting in compositions that retain an honest and truthful foundation.” –Aldora Britain Records Issue 214

“His debut album, ‘Roots,’ is a poignant exploration of authentic songwriting, inviting listeners to confront the complexities and truths of their own experiences, even when those truths are confusing or painful. -Making a Scene Magazine “Andy Hanson is making a scene”, February 2025

“we’re big admirers of the tune Breath of Life . . .” -Vents Magazine Interview with Andy Hanson