Artist description Kristina Erickson, has a gift for writing with hooks you can't get out of your mind and lyrics that speak to everyone. Her new EP, coming out in December, has her newest music. Something for everyone.

Music Style Adult Contemporary, Pop, New Country, Easy Listening

Musical Influences Jewel, Sarah McLaughlin, Dave Matthews, Alanis, Madonna, Dixie Chicks, Pearl Jam

Similar Artists Combine a little bit of Jewel, Sarah and Dave.

Artist History Singer/Songwriter Kristina Erickson has never let anything stand in her way of reaching her goals. This Seattle native’s lyrics are a reflection of life and speak to the heart. Her original music style, similar to Jewel, Dave Matthews and Sarah McLaughlin, has an appeal to wide demographics. Kristina began her songwriting career just a few years ago and has already won top ratings from Billboard Magazine’s Songwriters Contest. From the ‘Cuz I Can Collection, she has already created a strong fan base. Anxious to give her music to the public, Kristina created Little Bean Productions to produce and distribute her original songs. Performing is second nature to this seasoned professional as she has toured around the United States and Europe with various singing groups. Classically trained and performing since age seven, Kristina has always risen to the top. Kristina’s music background is strong. As a young girl, she studied piano for years, not to mention the clarinet, saxophone, and music theory. Over the years, Kristina had performed with a handful of select vocal ensembles, which toured eight countries and both coasts of the United States. In their travels, the groups took home prestigious awards such as First Prize in the Vienna Youth and Music Festival and the Grand Prize in the Kathaumieux Music Festival in Canada. Later, Kristina began to sing in a band which performed jazz and pop tunes in the Bellevue/Seattle area for about a year. Soon, Kristina began to write her own music and partnered with veteran composer/drummer Stephen Thomas Cavit. Ready to move forward and market her music, Kristina created her first EP “‘Cuz I Can” with her company Little Bean Productions. Her first public performance of her original music was in May 2001. Kristina was a finalist for the State of Washington Vocal Talent Competition performing “Lessons”. This last year, Kristina and Stephen have finished their new EP “Touch the Sky” with help from Bad Animals Studio owner/guitarist Tom McGurk. This holiday season, Kristina will be featured on the new Christmas in the Northwest CD which features prominent local artists. The group is now playing live in the local music scene and the new website is coming soon – www.kristinaerickson.com. Kristina has other interests as well. She studied dance for years including jazz and tap dancing and eventually taught young dance students. She also spent years mastering Tae Kwon Do, which she later became a Black Belt and regional champion. What else could she add to the mix? Kristina is also a triathlete. She has completed three triathlons over the last year, one of which was an Olympic Distance in Chicago.

Group Members Stephen Thomas Cavit and Tom McGurk: These top-notch, professional musicians have played in almost every club in Seattle. From the Showbox to the Central. This band is highly experienced and is solid to the core. Stephen and Tom’s creativity and musicianship are truly amazing. Stephen rocks on the drums and Tom’s expert guitar leaves you wanting more. Not only are these two great players, but they are also top-notch writers. Their composition work has been featured regularly on MTV, HBO, BILL NYE THE SCIENCE GUY and on shows such as CHUCK & BUCK and THE GOOD GIRL and numerous other projects. Tom McGurk is one of the co-owners of Bad Animals Studios and is a five time Emmy Award Winner. Bad Animals is well known in the music world for the high-end recording facilities. Past music productions at these studios have won multiple Grammy Awards. In addition, Stephen was awarded one of six fellowships to the 2000 Sundance Composers Lab, a very high honor in the music world. Together they completed their new EP entitled “Touch the Sky”. All experienced performers, the group has played acoustic sets in local venues to bring the music to the people of the Pacific Northwest. The group is just finished their own version of “The Little Drummer Boy” for inclusion on the CHRISTMAS IN THE NORTHWEST CD coming out November, 2003. New material will also be recorded this fall and the group will continue to play in local venues. Having strong television and film contacts, the music is now being marketed to several film and television producers.

Instruments Keyboard

Press Reviews Top Ratings! “Commercially viable songs.” …Judges for Billboard Magazine’s Song 10th Annual Songwriters Contest “Just Beautiful…what a great vocal talent!” …John Watson, Manager of the Washington State Vocal Competition 2001 and former DJ

Location Seattle, Washington - USA

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