LYNNE HANSON

with Old Mercia - Winner of two Canadian Folk Music Awards, Lynne Hanson is an Ottawa-based, Americana songwriter known for her high energy roots guitar driven live performances with an authenticity that's as entertaining as it is disarming.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.Lynne will be touring with her long-term sidekick, guitarist Blair Michael Hogan, whose playing lends itself perfectly to Lynne’s songs. Together these two provide an unforgettable live experience, one that should not be missed.