Kristy Hanson

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Please come join me around the fire under the evening sky at a private Encino hacienda. I know I can't wait to hear some amazing stories - moving, funny, scary! - all relating to earth, wind, or fire. My own story will be told through song and I hope you'll don your disco attire and join me! Drinks included with your ticket - which can be purchased HERE. After you purchase your ticket, you'll receive the address for the event. I hope I'll see you there!

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I was so honored to find out that composer (and all-around great dude) Michael Paraskevas included a piece that I 1. love and 2. sang on in his most recent EP. He's a serious talent and you should go listen to the whole collection, called "short + suite." You can also hear his work on the much-anticipated series "Agatha All Along" this fall.

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The video is OUT! I hope you will enjoy. And I hope you’ll also considering downloading the song from Bandcamp, which will serve as a donation to Immigrant Families Together. Be safe and well!  

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Love letter to LA...coming soon

Hello my friends! I truly hope you are safe and well at home. While most of my days are swallowed up by home-schooling my kiddo now, I’m very pleased to announce that I’ll be releasing a single with an accompanying LA-centric video from Andrew van Baal (who did the Largo movie!) verrrry soon! All proceeds from the song, and from my Bandcamp page in May, will benefit Immigrant Families Together. So WATCH THIS SPACE! 

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May I present...my vocal reel! I’ve been out there singing a bunch after being holed up in my songwriting cave for a while, and I’m hoping to do even more. So I’ve put together some of the work I’ve done, from covers to originals and “HAND,” from The Detour soundtrack. Enjoy! 

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We had such a good time singing #indigogirls songs in my garage last fall, @sussybuckets and I decided to do another singalong, this time as a #fundraiser. We'll be donating all proceeds to @trevorproject. Join us at The Clubhouse on Vermont this Sunday 4/30! Eventbrite tix link temporarily in my bio.

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Last summer I recorded an angsty alt-rock throwback to Lilith Fair with the brilliant Rob Kolar, and it was used in last week’s hilarious episode of one my new fave shows, “The Detour.” Now the full version is available - check it out and enjoy reliving the 90s with  me! 

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This Wednesday, I’ll be serenading my dear friends Craig and Brandon again with a special version of “Piece of Your Heart” in the final episode of Newlyweds: The First Year, Season 3. This time you will see and hear me! It was an honor to be a part of their marriage journey - and to support marriage equality! Tune in to Bravo on Wednesday, 10/9 c. 

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My two adorable friends Craig and Brandon got married last year, and last night they appeared on Bravo’s third season premiere of “Newlyweds: The First Year.” You could kinda sorta hear me singing at one point, but here’s some “behind the scenes” footage of their first dance. It was an honor to be a part of their big day, and I’m thrilled that the world will get to know and love them as I do now! 

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Singing with the amazing Eryn Young tonight (it’s going to be epic, and with a 21-member band I think that word really does apply). Then you better believe I’ll be staying to hear Reggie Watts and Karen (house band for James Corden’s Late Late Show), whom I truly idolize! Psyched for this night of music. 

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Playing House extended clip - Darius Rucker, y’all!

A little behind the scenes Playing House action! Here is an extended clip of Darius Rucker and me singing “Hard Times” to Maggie’s delight/disappointment (and Emma’s definite chagrin.) 

If you missed it the first time, the show is re-airing this weekend (I think starting at midnight) a couple times, so stay up late or fire up those DVRs. USA Network! (And if you’ve got Comcast, you can now watch the first THREE episodes on-demand! This is from episode 2.) 

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Back in June, I got to sing with Darius Rucker (like for REAL not just in my car like in high school all belting out “I only wanna be with yooooooou”). And amazingly it happened on the set of my favorite show, Playing House, with the amazing Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham. Tune in for my appearance tomorrow night at 10:30 ET (premiere starts at 10, I’m in the second episode). Also in my episode, Mad Men’s Rich Sommer (!) and the Property Brothers - all of whom I’ve spent many an hour watching on my TV! 

 If you haven’t seen Season 1, do yourself a favor and go binge-watch in the meantime - http://www.usanetwork.com/playinghouse

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Creating a Home Studio

Home studios have their roots in convenience, but technological advances have made them a necessity for any musician working on a deadline or collaborating with other artists.

It was really cool to be included in this article that also features Anna Bulbrook from Airborne Toxic Event and composers John Lunn, Mike Suby, and Kevin Saunders Hayes. The photo at the end is from the inside of our newly reonvated garage space. Feeling inspired to get to work! 

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Kate and Stacy will be hosting an evening of readings and music as Eleanor Roosevelt and Franklin Roosevelt, respectively. Fire, marshmallows, and wine will be provided. Feel free to bring other drinks, snacks, and blankets. Readings by: Sarah Eggers, Adrienne Walser, and Stacy Elaine Dacheux Music by: East Paris (Kristy Hanson & Mike Chiaburu), and The Point (Sammy Tunis & Michael O'Neill)

It is always an honor to be a part of an event that springs from the amazing minds of Kate and Stacy. Can’t wait! 

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That stage is ready for some muuusic! We're on at 9:30 but come down NOW for a great night of songwriters! #BarLubitsch

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Let sleeping dogs lie (on the studio floor)...

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Me, my #Fender #Champ and #Telecaster getting ready for #BarLubitsch 4/21.