KRISTINA OLSEN (USA) ALBERT PARK FRIDAY 10th FEBRUARY 2012

10 February, 2012 (19:30) | Gigs, Albert Park

 

KRISTINA OLSEN

http://www.kristinaolsen.net/   

Kristina Olsen

FRIDAY 10TH FEBRUARY 2012 AT ALBERT PARK YACHT CLUB PORT LOUNGE 7:30pm

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SHOW  $25 ($20 Con

Kristina Olsen is one of the most entertaining and compelling performers on the international music circuit. A fine instrumentalist (acoustic guitar, steel-body slide guitar, saxophone, concertina and piano) as well as a powerful songwriter with a big bluesy voice, Kristina has audiences around the world coming back for more.Her mix of strong songs in the troubadour tradition, some jazz-inspired sounds and powerful bottleneck blues (as well as her hilarious storytelling) makes for a diverse and satisfying musical experience, on stage and on disc. Born in San Francisco and raised in Haight-Asbury during the 1960’s, Kristina’s approach to music and life was formed by that environment of vital cultural expression, social activism and diverse musical influences. She now calls Venice Beach, Los Angeles home but rarely sees it from touring ten months a year

Fairport Convention has recorded her song ‘Dangerous’.  Kristina performed on Michelle Shocked’s album ‘Short Sharp Shocked‘ and also won the Kerrville Songwriting award with her song for battered women ‘I’m Keeping This Life of Mine‘. Kristina isn’t easily pigeonholed. What can’t be denied though is her enthusiasm for her craft. “I love writing songs, but my favourite songs don’t seem to come from me, they seem to come through me, like maybe I am the channel for that song - It is an absolutely euphoric feeling when it happens,” (Interview with ‘The Performing Songwriter’.) “I couldn’t say what I was feeling so I had to write songs to keep from exploding, there was no choice in the matter, I had to write.” 


“A joy to watch and hear.” Maddy Prior (Steeleye Span)

“Kristina once seen and heard is not easily forgotten. Her skills in writing and performance along with the charm of her musical personality have always ensured this - miss them and miss out.”. Simon Nicol, Fairport Convention“A magnificent singer who talks about rude things!!” Les Barker     

“A magnificent singer who talks about rude things!!” Kristina not only reduces grown men to quivering wrecks with her songs, she also knits socks between sets.. That’s talent for you”. Caz Graham

Kristina Olsen - The Creme de la creme. Kristina is the business, if you don’t know her work or haven’t seen her shows; we strongly suggest you make it your mission this year to seek her out. Say hello, you won’t regret it. Chris While and Julie Matthews 

“This is no kind of formula entertainment. After hearing it I’m in love with the lady.” Acoustic Musician Magazine