Katy Tessman and The Turnbuckles at Lake Harriet Bandshell

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. Following her triumphant return to the stage with her album "Fly," she continues to soar with her latest album, "Turnbuckles". Hailing from Minneapolis, Katy is also an award-winning children's book author and was recognized as a CHANGEMAKER by Minnesota Women’s Press.

Katy Tessman and The Turnbuckles have established themselves as a beloved Americana group, captivating audiences with Tessman’s heartfelt songwriting, her son Louis 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).​