Artist description Acoustic rock with a bluesy edge -- Hydraulic Woman crosses all the lines between rock, blues, acoustic, and electric.

Music Style Acoustic rock with a blues edge

Musical Influences Bonnie Raitt, Susan Tedeschi, Sheryl Crow, Indigo Girls

Similar Artists Bonnie Raitt, Susan Tedeschi, Sheryl Crow, Indigo Girls

Artist History Born and raised in Minnesota, Kristen Schuldt majored in sociology and psychology at Hamline University. "My first axe was my mom's ukelele," she recalls with a deep belly laugh. Kristen started singing professionally as a solo coffee house act, making fans and friends as she revealed her heart and humor in a strong, soulful voice. During the last decade, Kristen has fronted a number of rock and blues-based bands in the Minneapolis area. With two solo albums and many appearances on other recordings, she has become a seasoned studio musician with a magnificent ear for harmony

Group Members Kristen Schuldt - vocals, rhythm guitar Scott Olson - bass guitar Mike Nelson - drums Jim Rumpf - electric guitar, harmonica Blaine Prout - lead guitar on "Wait" Rich Buhl - lead guitar on "Go" Joe Brisse - harmonica on "Willow

Press Reviews “Great voice! Great songs! Great disc! Kristen has a definite knack for writing great songs and her interpretation is as real as it gets...definitely an original. Look out Bonnie! Here comes Kristen Schuldt!” Tom Garrett – KYBA Radio, MN “Catchy, well-crafted, memorable tunes…all crafted from a variety of musical influences: blues, rock, soul, and pop. The vocals are clear and gutsy, sung with depth and range. This is a cd you'll return to, over and over.” Lori L. Lake - Author Honorable Mention - Music City Songwriting Contest 2002 2nd Place - Lavender Magazine's Best Musician

Location Saint Paul, Minnesota - USA

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