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The Joans

If you want to see the band next door go next door

About Me

We are the Joans. The first band to give Joan Crawford the rock and roll voice she deserves! The mission of The Joans is simple; give legendary Hollywood star, Joan Crawford, the rock and roll voice she deserves! The Joans want to make others aware of the groundbreaking over the top persona that was and is Joan Crawford by embodying her unique spirit through a musical recipe of one part new wave pop, a dash of garage rock, a generous helping of camp, and a pinch of theatrics topped off with original songs. Served hot, it pleases any crowd hungry for something out of the ordinary.
There's so much more to Joan than Mommie Dearest. Funny, yes, truthful, no.
Performing Do The Trog at The Red Line Tap 11/09/07
Please keep your promotional event comments to a manageable size or they will be deleted. Unicorns and teddy bears will more then likely be deleted. It just doesn't go with our decor and it's rude to post big honking ads Hiring The Joans
The following items are to be in the suite prior to The Joans arrival:
1. Cracked ice in buckets - several buckets
2. Lunch and dinner menus.
3. Pen and pencils and pads of paper.
4. Professional-size hair dryer.
5. Steam iron and board.
6. One carton of Alpine cigarettes.
7. One bowl of peppermint Life-Savers. 8. Red and yellow roses.
9. Case of diet Pepsi-Cola, ginger ale, soda and chocolate donuts.
There is to be a maid not weighing more then 125lbs. on hand in the suite when The Joans arrive at their hotel. She is to stand by until one of The Joans dismisses her.
The following liquor is to be in the suite when The Joans arrives:
1. Two fifths of 100-proof Smirnoff vodka. (Note: This is not 80-proof and it is only Smirnoff.)
2. One fifth Old Forester bourbon.
3. One fifth Chivas Regal Scotch.
4. One fifth Beefeater gin.
5. Two bottles Moët & Chandon champagne (Type : Dom Perignon).
6. 6 pack of Red Label beer (canned) for Carol Ann
The Joans will be met in an air-conditioned, chauffeur-driven, newly cleaned Cadillac limousine. Instruct your chauffeurs that they are not to smoke and that they may not at any time drive below 40 miles an hour with The Joans in the car. The chauffer should be handsome, fit and ready for action at any of The Joans biddings.
The Joans will be carrying a minimum of 15 pieces of luggage. Along with the limousine you will meet Miss Crawford's plane with a closed van for the luggage. Have with you a luggage handler who can accompany the van back to the hotel. It will be his task to take an inventory of the luggage as it comes off the plane and into the van, and as it is being brought into The Joans suite... Every precaution should be taken to assure that none of the luggage is misplaced. Fifteen pieces is the estimated minimum. There may be considerably more...
The Joans are stars in every sense of the word, and everyone knows they are stars. As a partner in this project, The Joans will not appreciate your throwing away money on empty gestures. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO MAKE EMPTY GESTURES TO PROVE TO THE JOANS OR ANYONE ELSE THAT THEY ARE STARS OF THE FIRST MAGNITUDE."


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Member Since: 5/3/2007
Band Website: thejoansband.com
Band Members: Davy Joans- vocals Pet peeves- Sales people who are unknowledgeable about the products they sell. Constant gum chewing. Ugly feet in sandals. Consistent sloppiness in appearance. Bland theater. Fave bands- Blondie, solo Deborah Harry, Joan Jett, The Countdown, Mr. David Bowie, Mr. Iggy Pop, The Revillos, The Flirts, Nina Hagen, Lene Lovich, The Dickies, The Runaways, Nancy Sinatra, Ann-Margret, The Holograms, Cristina, Rosemary Clooney Influences: All of the above. John Waters, Joan Crawford, Warhol, Carol Burnett, Jayne Mansfield, Divine, Charles Busch, Lily Tomlin Fave Joan films: Torch Song, Whatever Happned to Baby Jane, Berserk!, Strait Jacket, Night Gallery- Eyes, Rain, Possesed (2nd version), The Women, Mildred PierceCurrently Reading: Peyton Place by Grace Metalious and My Way of Life by Joan Crawford (I always refer to this book) Listening to now- Funplex- The B-52's, stuff by SparksJennifer Joans- vocalsPet Peeves: Public Rudeness in public, hanging towels that are not folded correctly, My Ipod when it crashes!!!!! ! , Blamers.Fave Bands: Lambert Hendricks and Ross, Kristy MacColl, Carmen McRea, Waitresses, Amy Winehouse, The Joans, The Tubes, SplitEnds, Ramones, Wilco, Shirley Bassey.Influences: Joan Crawford, Hunter Thompson, Bob Fosse, Carol Burnett, Spaulding Grey.Currently Listening to at this very minute: Don Dixon’s Romeo and JulliardFavorite Joan Film: Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?, Mildred Pierce.Last Book Read: The Kite RunnerTaylor Joans- guitar Pet Peeves: people who think they know it all - they usually don't Fave Bands/Influences: This is all one catagory for me. I listen to a huge variety of music.... Classical, jazz, rock, country, pop et cetera...Mozart piano sonatas, Beethoven late string quartets, Ravel, George Lewis, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Buzzcocks, Chuck Berry, Yoko Ono, Talking Heads, Dick Dale, The Ventures, Howlin' Wolf, Hank Williams, The Undertones, and some band named "The Beatles" - this is an extremely small list Currently Listening to at this very minute: Erroll Garner "The Greatest Garner" - Atlantic 1227 Favorite Joan Film: "The Women" Last Book Read: "Many Years From Now"Aaron Joans- drums, vocals- Pet Peeves- long cell phone conversations in public, people who are nice to you long enough to get what they want, then shank you when your back is turned, noisy office chatter, people who talk at length about how wonderful their children/grandchildren/pets are. Fave bands: Blondie, Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac (mid-late 70s), Sweet, The Handcuffs, others too numerous to mention. And of course, The Joans! Influences: Some of the above, plus early 70s dance-funk, 70s punk, New Wave (early INXS, Split Enz, etc.) Favorite Joan films: "Rain," "Mildred Pierce," "Harriet Craig" and "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane" Currently reading: Some boring report and Ed Joans as Carol Ann- vocals, keyboards Pet Peeves: My pussy hates to be ignored Fave Bands: B-52's, Blondie, Morrissey, Aimee Mann Influences: alcohol, Pepsi products, gravity, wigs. Currently listening to: One in a Million by The Romantics Fav Joan Film: Strait-Jacket Last Book Read: Tab Hunter ConfidentialGeorge Joans- Bass guitarPet Peeves: people drinking aspartame laced beverages, negative attitudes, liars and thieves....... Fave Bands: Suzi Quatro, Delmonas, Brownsville Station, Luscious Jackson Influences: Growing up in the most awesome time of all... Currently Listening to at this very minute: Girlsville album by Thee Headcoatees Favorite Joan Film: Possessed (1931), Strange Cargo (1940) Last Book Read: Skinny Bitch
Influences: Joan Crawford, Iggy Pop, Blondie, Nina Hagen, The Shangri-Las, The Revillos, The Dickies, The B-52's, Eartha Kitt, The Ramones, many others... Motorhead french kissing Abba.
Sounds Like: Joan Crawford Bookings at [email protected]
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Join us at Pridefest Milwaukee!

Darling, we're so excited to be playing at Pridefest, June 7 in beautiful Milwaukee, WI. Showtime for The Joans is 4pm, so bring your sunscreen!...
Posted by The Joans on Tue, 20 May 2008 01:45:00 PST

Joan-a-Palooza weekend!

Join us for TWO events this weekend! CELEBRATE THE ANNIVERSARY OF JOAN CRAWFORD'S DEATH with a FREE concert at Mary's Attic (upstairs from Hamburger Mary's). Wear your best black and be prepared to ro...
Posted by The Joans on Tue, 06 May 2008 08:50:00 PST

The Joans on TV

We just found out we're to appear on Chic-a-GO-GO, the fun Chicago dance television show for kids of all ages this Sunday. We're so exciited. We LOVE children....
Posted by The Joans on Sat, 16 Feb 2008 08:55:00 PST

Updates

Well darlings, we are finally going to lay down some tracks for a CD or downloading for the masses. Our good friend Jinx Titanic has given some wonderful contacts and Peter Mavrik is helping us p...
Posted by The Joans on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:31:00 PST

The New Year

Well, our gig in Three Oaks, MI at the Acorn Theater was a sheer delight. Our hosts Kim and David were delightful and we are now honorary lesbians. Our resoultion is to go in to the recording stu...
Posted by The Joans on Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:55:00 PST

The Joans in the press

Darling, there is a lovely little write up in the South Bend Tribune about our appearance at The Acorn Theater in Three Oaks, MI tonight for New Years Eve. Carol Ann will be sending that lovely report...
Posted by The Joans on Mon, 31 Dec 2007 07:44:00 PST

Check out this video: Chicos Angels Trailer

Check out this video: Chicos Angels Trailer Add to My Profile | More VideosWe love Chicas Angels!...
Posted by The Joans on Wed, 28 Nov 2007 07:55:00 PST

Two more shows this year

We have two more shows for 2007 and we will premiering new material. Locally we're at The Jackhammer Chicago for Flesh Hungry Dog Show on Dec. 29 at about 10 and we're travelling to Three Oaks, M...
Posted by The Joans on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:43:00 PST

Do The Trog!

We posted a video that Peter Mavrik, our friend and fan took of us. The sound quality is not the greatest but we captured a charming older fellow who had his eye on Carol Ann. Do The Trog is one my fa...
Posted by The Joans on Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:38:00 PST

The Joans TEES are HERE!

Not sure what to wear to your next Hollywood premiere or board meeting? Try the new official t-shirt of The Joans! Made of breathable 100% cotton these tees look great on anyone- Even Christina! Wheth...
Posted by The Joans on Thu, 11 Oct 2007 09:38:00 PST