With a voice shaped by the wisdom gained through cancer survival, heartbreak, and motherhood, Katy Tessman is an optimistic and approachable songwriter who celebrates life’s stumbles and summits. Her band, Katy Tessman and The Turnbuckles, has established itself as a beloved Americana group, captivating audiences with Tessman’s heartfelt songwriting, her son Louis “Sweet Lou” Tessman Stanoch’s commanding lead guitar work, and a rhythm section that brings vibrant energy to the stage—delivering an experience that is “infectious, contagious, and all kinds of fun rolled into one” (Smouse in the House). Since her 2023 album "Fly" and 2025 EP "Turnbuckles," her Mama-Americana style has earned praise from RnR Magazine as “a quietly inspiring pleasure” and from Americana UK for her “striking, pure country voice.” She is also an award-winning children’s author and a Minnesota Women’s Press Changemaker.
