Andy Hanson Music

Andy Hanson is a singer/songwriter from Eau Claire, WI, who blends the elements of folk, Americana, and country into what he calls, “real songs for a reeling world.” After spend more then a decade of writing, Hanson determined that the best songs are the real songs. The real ones found in the middle which celebrate both life’s highs and lows, the heavy and light, and the fragile and the bombastic, are where one can find Hanson’s songs.

His 2024 self produced and recorded album, Roots, is a poignant exploration of authentic songwriting, inviting listeners to confront the complexities and truths of their own experiences, even when those truths are confusing or painful. To establish a recognizable foundation, Andy wanted Roots to reflect the imagery of tree roots. Whatever is poured onto roots, whether poison or water, influences how the tree grows, thrives, or withers. He views this as a simple yet powerful metaphor that resonates with the human experience. Roots illustrates how both heavy and light experiences shape our lives.

Through it all, music proved to be the most satisfying part of life. Andy writes music that celebrates life’s positive experiences along with the melancholic. Striving to be present in all aspects of life is the fuel that drives his music. Life is difficult. Music can help.