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Sunshine Hahn - Bio

"Given the often dank & colorless world that comprises your average 'club scene' (you know, the dark-painted corner bar with sticky chairs & tables, and that ripe smell of bleach-meets-piss world in which most musical artists earn their entertainment degrees)...It certainly is nice to find that occasional ray of light, that bright beacon of talent...and warm presence that reminds you why you are where you are." -Jim Johnson, program manager of KGOU radio in Norman, Oklahoma

Watching talent bloom under such conditions is the reward we seek and Sunshine Hahn's warm rays are the stuff stars are made of. Sunshine Hahn is a young and talented singer/songwriter who has chosen the Blues as her muse. Her commitment to the form and respect for the traditions and heritage of this music is evident from start to finish of each performance. While on stage, Hahn evokes the power of Nina Simone, the dignity of Bessie Smith, the grace of Bonnie Raitt, the true grit of Memphis Minnie, and the humble charm of Jesse Mae Hemphill. One senses her deep conviction to keep the integrity of these pioneers' art form intact, and she does so, more often than not, alone with just a guitar and a microphone.

Don't expect gimmicks. What you witness in Sunshine Hahn is pure commitment to craft and a love for the music. She won't have it any other way. This, in part, explains why some of her biggest fans are her fellow musicians. It is no mistake that Sunshine Hahn has chosen this way of life because it allows her to bring forth fully her heart and soul, and she is eager to share... Take her up on it and let the Sunshine in!

"Sunshine brings honesty and beauty to her style of blues...a rarity these days, especially in young talent."

- Olga Wilhemine, founder of the Jesse Mae Hemphill Foundation

“Sunshines commitment and serious approach to performing and entertaining is just what successful musicians are made of.”

-C.K. Clothier, Sec. of the Oklahoma Songwriters & Composers Association

"Sincerity is the quality I value most in the music I listen too. Technical ability is great and even better when it is balanced with taste and some soul...Sunshine Hahn is a performer who has honed her technical chops plays with alot of soul and above all always come off as sincere. She means it."

-Jason Ricci, Delta Groove recording artist

"Sunshine Hahn is a talented and soulful performer who brings with her a knowledge of traditional blues and her individual style and grace into every performance. A must see for every blues enthusiast."

-The Clay McClinton Band, Nashville, Tennessee