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About Me

Joan Zen has been hailed as "a chanteuse of the first order with a voice full of character and conviction and playfulness and soul" (Joe Nickell, The Missoulian, 2005). In an earnest mission to awaken happiness in others, writing soulful grooves with inspiring lyrics, Joan Zen combines funky-soul, reggae, hip-hop and jazz to create a genre fueled by powerful vocals and electrically charged live shows. "This, people, is a REAL singer with a powerful instrument...that can go from a whisper to a growl faster than you can say 'Pass the vegan burrito'" (Bob Wire, The Missoula Independent, 2007). Never preachy or heavy, Joan Zen attempts to offer positive messages through the vehicle of bluesy soul. Lis-ZEN and enjoy! Be happy!

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Member Since: 30/01/2007
Band Website: http://www.joanzen.com
Band Members: New release entitled Youniverse features Mr. Huey Lewis on harmonica along with 9 other funky tunes to satisfy the soul!The current band line-up includes:Joan Zen on vocals and guitar, Jason Hicks on saxophone, E.W.I., and drums, Don Maus on bass, and Brandon Zimmer on drums and percussion.All music written, recorded, and produced by Jason Hicks and Joan Zen - Copyright 2004/2007
Influences: Contributed by all the band members: The Creator of the "Youniverse", Siddhartha Gautama, Robert O. Young's Ph Miracle, Michael Brecker, Michael Franti, Essential plant oils, John Lennon, Vipassana meditation, Bob Marley, organic veggies, Earth, Wind and Fire, supergreens, global sustainablity for all "Youniversal citi-ZEN's", LOVE, evolution of spirit and soul, tolerance, wisdom, truth, hemp, bio-diesel, Tool, Mahatma Gandhi, PEACE NOW!
Sounds Like: my TRUTH
Record Label: Unsigned

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ZEN friends, just thought I'd say hi and let you know I am blessed by your response today at the new tunes...We are going to be recording tomorrow night's show in Missoula, MT and replacing any live c...
Posted by on Thu, 01 Feb 2007 19:27:00 GMT