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Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Website: kolemusic.com
Sounds Like: Colbie Caillat, KT Tunstall, Bonnie Raitt
Genre: Folk
Kole epitomizes the current role of an artist in today’s independent music scene. Born in Utah and raised by musicians afforded her the opportunity to perform and travel at a young age. She attributes her appreciation of music, which spans from folk to hip hop, to her musical upbringing. Kole’s sound has been described as a cross between Katie Tunstall and Bonnie Raitt, but her honest and soul truth lyrics have touched fans across the globe.
In the rare moments when Kole is not touring, she spends her time working as a consultant, booking agent, and social media strategist and has collaborated with major labels such as Warner Music Group and Atlantic Records. During this time, she worked on national releases for critically acclaimed artists such as Linkin Park and Shinedown. But her true passion is teaching up and coming artists how to get out on the road and take control over their careers.
This September, Kole will once again be touring across the U.S. where she is teaming up with fellow Utah musician Melody Pulsipher. She is here to spread as her fan’s call “emotionally charged music dripping with passion.” Calling herself a gypsy of sound, Kole is back in the setting which she truly loves and belongs, on the road with no end in sight.
Kole has toured all across the US, the UK, Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands, Israel and beyond at clubs, house concerts and anywhere music lovers are present.
In 2011, Kole self published an initial first draft of "Someone Save Me, my story, my struggle" a self-written biography outlining her battle for survival, available only to die-hard fans on her 50 city tour. Currently, the book is in full development with an early 2014 release.
“Clearly Utah made a good choice in you”
Montell Williams show
"With a story unmatched, this young superstar is sharing her life and love of music across the globe. Her voice is soothing and with just her lyrics and a guitar, she makes enjoying her sound a treat"
DaStageMag - DaStageMag.com
"Like many people facing hardships in life Nicole has overcome and is quickly becoming a fast rising star in the music scene. She is a very creative and talented performer"
Matts Local List
"As a performer with incredible range and a story teller with wit and wisdom that exceeds her short time here on earth so far, she will make you smile, think and sing along with her and everyone else in the room..Listen along and judge for yourself, but we think Kole is a name you will be hearing a lot about for a long time to come…."
Chris Heuer - Social Media Club House
"Utah native Nicole “Kole” Hansen made an impact on audiences, introducing a song to promote Haiti relief efforts, while Florida-based Joshua Stedham and New York songstress Kaydi Johnson brought unique talent to Park City’s Main Street."
Park City Live Music - Park City Voyeur
"What a vital message, Thank you for your willingness to share your story"
Former First Lady Jacalyn Leavitt - Utah
“Nicole was received so well in our town of Raynham Ma, that she was booked for a surrounding town for the following day by a member of the Attorney Generals office. With one days notice she again gave an inspiring performance. She again captivated her audience...."”
Lou Pacheco, Raynham MA - Raynham PD
"Kole is truly an amazing artist! She draws from all her experiences (which are many) and pens her words into music which can send chills"-
Toni Siqeca, Pristina Kosovo - Tv21
"Nothing is absolute in this world but Kole's talent and beauty truthfully is. Kole will go places not too many will go" -
Schin Kerr, Chicago Illinois - Kosovo
