Award winning singer/songwriter, Kristin Connell, sings with ease, clarity and a voice so untainted and pure it draws the listener back for more. Connell’s debut album Second Chances shows her range of influences, from contemporary folk to Americana; teaming with local producer Jonathan Kingham they created an album that captures exactly that. From the folky feel of Hello California to the Americana sound of Did My Time, this album appeals to many different audiences, while not straying too far. “Second Chances is a polished folk album beautifully played and sung. It’s very much like albums by Bruce Hornsby, modern and radio friendly but deeply rooted in American Traditions”…… ~ The Victory Review.

An established performer in the Puget Sound area, Connell’s sincere personality shows on stage winning the hearts of those who hear her. Hello California took home 1st Place in the 2006 Gig Harbor Folk Festival Songwriting Contest for performance and songwriting and she has opened for artists like Grand Ole Opry Member Hal Ketchum and singer/songwriter Cliff Eberhardt and has also had festival stage shares with artists like John Gorka, Kelly Joe Phelps, Jill Sobule and Eliza Gilkyson. Being comfortable and real, audiences not only enjoy hearing great music but also leave feeling like they have spent the evening with a close friend.

Whether playing the college circuit, theatres, festivals, wineries or coffeehouse settings, Connell performs pure folk goodness delivered with a sincerity that could make a convict believe.