JoAnn Riedl - ProfilesArchive

About Me

JoAnn Riedl is a d.i.y. singer-songwriter hailing from Milwaukee WI. Playing out since her first open mic in 1998. She performs solo acoustic and at times with a backing band. JoAnn also plays guitar, ukelele, and sings with The Barrettes, a four piece girl band.JoAnn combines folk, punk and rock into her at times gentle yet percussive guitar style. She is a self taught guitarist who lures you in with her saultry voice and her rhythmic tendencies.JoAnn Riedl has played several shows in the United States and has performed several times in Canada and Ireland. In her spare time you can find Riedl hitting the open mics in whatever city she may be passing through.JoAnn Riedl has shared stages with diverse musicians such as Alix Olson, Shara Worden (front woman for My Brightest Diamond,) Alina Simone, Brianna Lane, Greg MacPherson, Eric Peterson/Mischief Brew, Nervous but Excited, Robert Blake, Ghost Mice, Steph Taylor, Cathy Cathodic, Blair and many more.JoAnn released a new album "When the Tide Comes," spring 2009. There are 9 songs on this album. It's a one track one take recording, recorded at Howl Street Studio in Milwaukee, WI. It's an intimate recording of JoAnn and her guitar, an her banjo on the last track.Let's trade shows!

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Member Since: 05/03/2006
Band Website: www.joannriedl.com
Band Members: JoAnn Riedl....vocals and guitars, Scott Haliquist....drums
Influences: PJ Harvey, Nick Cave, The Kills, Sons and Daughters, Ani Difranco, Led Zeppelin, the Lawrence Arms, Tilt, Red Hot Chili Peppers, bicycles, Smashing Pumpkins, Patti Smith, anything vegan, Joan Jett, Garbage, the moon, Tesla, Arcade Fire, The Weakerthans, Hot Water Music, any band that has a great stage presence, mmm presents, Against Me, Robert Blake, The Toadies, Soul Asylum, Shara Worden of My Brightest Diamond, travelling, Greg MacPherson, the Yeah Yeah Yeah's, L7, Bikini Kill, Canada what a great country, Melt Banana, 7 Year Bitch, Depech Mode, The Cure, Lunachicks, Counting Crows, Nina Simone, Four Non Blondes, anything i can dance to, Billy Idol....
Sounds Like: hummingbirds
Record Label: Dirt Bike Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Press, Stumpjack Cafe, Two Rivers, WI

"It's been a while since JoAnn Riedl has been back to the Stump. And I think the last time she was here was one of the very few times I was not, so it's been an extra long time for me. This dame is ju...
Posted by on Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:11:00 GMT

Press, Paradigm Coffeehouse

"To tell you the truth, I had no idea what to expect when it came to your accoustic set... I was awesomely pleasantly surprised. I, well, the whole shop really, appreciates a real guitarist." -Kate, o...
Posted by on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 07:55:00 GMT

Press, Slug and Lettuce Magazine

"This is catchy slow to midpaced rock. The vocals on this recording are what stands out and they even sound as though they were recorded above the rest of the music. JoAnn does have a killer voice tha...
Posted by on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 07:54:00 GMT

Press, Shepherd Express

"When it comes to singer / songwriters, few manage to do it with the intensity of Milwaukee's JoAnn Riedl. Her ability to switch from acoustic to electric in an intimate solo setting, along with her r...
Posted by on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 07:53:00 GMT

Press, www.onmilwaukee.com

"She wages love and war on her guitar and explores issues that are as heavy as steel-toed boots, including the environment, sexism and revolution.." -Molly Snyder Edler, www.onmilwaukee.com, November ...
Posted by on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 07:52:00 GMT

Press, Shepherd Express

"If you're feeling a little fed up with the man lately, the politically charged anthems of JoAnn Riedl may be just what you need to stoke the fires of your own personal anarchy. Known for an on-stage ...
Posted by on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 07:51:00 GMT