Formed in 2016, Kristen Cardiasmenos headlines her 3-5 piece Psychedelic Rock group The Kristen Cardiasmenos Project.  Kristen is a Bluesy, Funky, and Psychedelic Guitarist who studied with Bay Area Masters Garth Webber (Miles Davis) & Stevie Gurr (Dr. John). Kristen's guitar playing is deeply influenced by Jimi Hendrix, who remains a big influence on her sound.  The Kristen Cardiasmenos Project's music is also inspired by Santana, Pink Floyd, P-Funk, Herbie Hancock, The Doors, Cut Chemist, Del The Funky Homosapien, Lauryn Hill and many other influences. Currently, The Kristen Cardiasmenos Project has just released their new EP "Dope Affair"(2025).  All their releases including "The Awakening" (2017) and "Under Quarantine" (2021) feature all original music written & composed by Kristen.  The undenyably fresh music they bring to a Venue, surprises and excites any crowd who watches.

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