Cristina Vane

More than a mere practitioner of her craft, Cristina Vane has a breadth and depthof serious musical skill compiled from countless miles across all kinds ofgeography. On her third studio album Hear My Call, the pairing of a lifetimepursuit and growing treasure trove of songs makes for a record that demands tobe heard.Based in Nashville, Tennessee, her sound reflects and amalgam of experiences;born at the foothills of the alps in Italy and raised between Italy, England andFrance, Cristinas half Americanhalf Guatemalan heritage is as unique as hersound. She unapologetically blends her rock roots with her passion for pre warblues, old time banjo, country and bluegrass. Since her time busking on theVenice Beach Boardwalk and working at McCabes guitar shop, this deft multiinstrumentalist has sharpened her fingerstyle/ slide guitar and clawhammerbanjo skills and merged itwith crystalline vocals, captivating songwriting, and anentrancing stage presence to make for a truly exciting act.Cristina has anextensive touring history and has provided direct support for: Molly Tuttle, BobWeir, Jerry Douglas, Wynonna Judd, Sam Bush, Nikki Lane, Town Mountain,Duane Betts Rev. Peytons Big Damn Band, Arlo McKinley, and Willi Carlisle. Shehas been mentioned in Rolling Stone Country and NPR,and was featured in theBank of America ad for Ken BurnsCountry Music documentary. Shewas aninvited guest for Billy Strings String the Halls 3, has appeared on Travis Books(Infamous Stringdusters) Happy Hour and at Portland Blues Festival, Under theBig Sky, Four Corners Folk Festival, and Roosterwalk