Los Angeles-based Kristy Hanson is an unforgettable performer and songwriter, with a sound “that would send most modern pop divas out looking for voice lessons” (Recoil Magazine). Kristy has just released her third independent album, Already Gone . Produced by Kristy and her longtime partner/bassist Mike Chiaburu and recorded in Los Angeles by engineer Ryan Freeland (Aimee Mann, Joe Henry), the album features the formidable talents of drummer Jay Bellerose and keyboardist Patrick Warren , who have performed with the likes of Aimee Mann, Fiona Apple, and Ani DiFranco, among many others. The well-crafted album ranges from quirky grooves to heartbreaking ballads, all held together by crystal-clear vocals. Recently transplanted from Michigan, Kristy has performed at LA venues such as The Knitting Factory, Tangier, and The Derby. Across the country, she’s performed at Chicago's Uncommon Ground, the Blind Pig in Ann Arbor, and performed in the 2005 Indiegrrl Tour of college towns across the Midwest. She performed at showcases at both the Midwest Music Summit in Indianapolis and the Rockrgrl Conference in Seattle. She has been featured on several radio shows, including best-selling author Mitch Albom's nationally syndicated show out of Detroit.