P.O. Box 92398
Rochester, NY 14692
www.goldenlink.org
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 15, 2022
Golden Link presents Lynne Hanson, Canada’s “Queen of Americana”
Rochester, NY – Too tough for folk and too blues-influenced for country, Ottawa-based musician Lynne Hanson has her own brand of porch music that can turn on a dime from a sunshine, blue sky ballad to a full-on thunderstorm of gritty Americana swamp from one song to the next. Her hard-living music has garnered her the nickname “Canada’s Queen of Americana.” Joining her for this concert is Blair Michael Hogan on guitar. They will be performing on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 7:30 pm at Greece Baptist Church, 1230 Long Pond Road, Rochester NY 14626. See below for Golden Link’s COVID safety protocols.
And while Lynne’s deep, bluesy croon has drawn comparisons to Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch, it’s the poetry of her lyrics that really sets this prolific songwriter apart. Hanson is known for her high-energy, roots guitar driven live performances, whether playing solo or with her band the Good Intentions. She has an uncanny way of connecting with her audience with an authenticity that is as entertaining as it is disarming.
Lynne has released nine albums along with two books of poetry over her 16-year solo career. She has toured extensively across North America, Europe, and the UK, and appeared at leading international festivals. She has also toured as support for Grammy-nominated artists like Gretchen Peters, Steve Forbert, and Albert Lee. Lynne previously performed for a Golden Link concert in June 2019 as one half of the duo “The Lynnes” with Lynn Miles. They won the 2018 Canadian Folk Music Awards for English Songwriter and Ensemble of the Year.
“Hanson is a fine singer whose voice is strong, soaked in experience, well capable of rocking out with the best … on the quieter numbers there is always a sense of depth and hard-earned wisdom.” – Americana UK
Online ticket sales end at midnight on June 2.
General Admission: $25 ($27 at the door)
Golden Link Members: $20 ($22 at the door)
Students: $10
Children under 12: $5
* Current Concert Regulations Due to COVID:
• Tickets can be purchased at the gate. We still encourage purchasing in advance through the website to expedite your entry into the concert. And purchasing in advance will save you money!
• Masks are recommended, but not required while in the building.
See below for a calendar listing of this and other upcoming concerts.
Phone or email interviews with the performer(s) can be arranged.
Photos of the performers are available at:
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Founded in 1971, the Golden Link Folk Singing Society is dedicated to presenting, promoting, and preserving folk music in the Rochester area. Golden Link is a volunteer-operated and member-supported 501(c)3 not-for-profit arts, cultural, and educational organization.
CALENDAR LISTINGS
Lynne Hanson
Saturday, June 3, 2023; 7:30 pm
Greece Baptist Church, 1230 Long Pond Road, Rochester NY 14626
Too tough for folk and too blues-influenced for country, Ottawa-based musician Lynne Hanson’s brand of porch music can turn on a dime from a sunshine, blue sky ballad to a full-on thunderstorm of gritty Americana swamp from one song to the next. Her hard living music has garnered her the nickname “Canada’s Queen of Americana.” And while her deep, bluesy croon has drawn comparisons to Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch, it’s the poetry of her lyrics that really sets her apart. Joining her in concert is Blair Michael Hogan on guitar.
Tickets: General Admission: $25 ($27 at the door), Golden Link Members: $20 ($22 at the door), Students: $10, Children under 12: $5.
For more information, visit www.goldenlink.org.
2023 Turtle Hill Folk Festival
September 8 & 9, 2023
Rotary Sunshine Campus, 809 Five Points Road, Rush, NY 14543
Join us for two days of music, featuring concerts, workshops, singing, jamming, food, friends, and fun. Featured performers include: Carla Ulbrich, Magpie, Andrew VanNorstrand & Zoe Guigueno, and Joe Crookston.
Tickets: Will go on sale from July 1 to September 7. Weekend Golden Link Member/NonMember: $70/$82, Evening Concert $32/$37, Daytime $15/$18.
For more information, visit www.goldenlink.org.