Joanne Rand: Piano, Guitar, Vocals;
Brad Cox/ Jack Springet: Drums;
Ken Braziel: Bass;
Robert Franklin: Electric Guitar
Influences
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“Joanne’s songs span the human condition…Joanne has a gift for capturing ancient, universal principles that she offers up to our troubled world, offering long term optimism.” –Sonoma County, CA Women’s Voices 2006
? “One big affirmation” –Eureka Times Standard, 2006
? “Angels walk among us” –Patti Cathcart (Tuck and Patti), 2006
? “…Be prepared to laugh cry and dance.” –Northcoast Journal, Bob Doran 2006
? “Thank you for being so good.” –Janis Ian
? “Great stories – deep feelings” –George Winston
? “Acoustic Ritual...her voice opens the doors of creation” --Author Terry Tempest Williams
? “Nothing short of brilliant” by the Santa Rosa Press Democrat
? “Psychedelic-Folk-Revival” --Producer Stephen Hart (Head engineer at Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA)
? “BEST ACOUSTIC BAND OF 1995” --Bohemian's Sonoma County Reader's Poll
? “Raises your hair, elegance and fierceness in the same deep breath.” --Gary Snyder (Pullitzer-Prize-winning Author)
? “Her singing inspires praise usually reserved for healers and saints.” --Santa Cruz Good Times, 2002
? “Rand Radiates rejuvenation” --Dirty Linen Magazine
? “Nothing short of fabulous.” --Women’s Voices, Sebastopol, CA
? “Her stage presence is electrifying” --Matrix Magazine
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J O A N N E R A N D
B I O G R A P H Y
Dubbed "Psychedelic-Folk-Revival", Rand writes "songs that span the human condition." Originally from the Deep South, she has been touring Nationally for over 20 years. She is currently finishing her tenth independently produced CD of original music, and finishing a BFA in Music Composition. One of her current fascinations is revamping Appalachian traditionals in her own inimitable style.
Rand’s connection to the natural world and to the “collective unconscious” has always inspired her muse. A graduate of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, she cut her performance teeth in Alaska, then as a wilderness homesteader in Northern California, touring repeatedly from Canada to the Mexican border. Just try to peg Rand’s music, it’s impossible: radical, classical, earth-based, politico-spiritual, folk-rock ”song poetry” of the ages, written for the masses, but really appealing to the individual. In 1990, while collaborating with celebrated guitarist Steve Kimock, Rand emerged from the wilderness, formed a band (voted Best Band in Sonoma County, CA in 1995), and went on to anchor in Seattle’s home-town music scene. In Seattle, Rand collaborated with her songwriter-brother, Jordan, who died of AIDS in 1995. Rand’s career has included performances with Bonnie Raitt, John Hartford, John Trudell, Janis Ian, and members of the former Grateful Dead, where she has garnered "Praise usually reserved for healers and saints." (-Santa Cruz Good Times). Having performed in Manhattan, Los Angeles, Atlanta, San Francisco, Toronto, Hawaii, Anchorage, Santa Fe, Ecuador, and beyond, Rand now lives in Arcata, CA, with her husband and young daughter. Her last four CDs are co-produced with Stephen Hart, president of the Recording Academy. They are now collaborating on Rand's current (tenth) CD, due out this spring.
Thank you so much Joanne for honoring us with your precious friendship....
We hope your day is blessed with Love and that the adventures of your Life feel like a ride
on the mystery train of Pure Joy.....Thanks again.....
Thanks for stopping by, Joanne; things are substantially better here with Lisa recovering very rapidly. Another 5 weeks of radiation treatment at St. Joe's, and she should be home free. Yeah!!! ;-) Hope all is good with you, and thanks for the thoughts again! One day we'll actually manage to make physical contact... hehe! My love to you and the family, Francis
Hey Joanne -- Nice to hear from you! Our kiddo is 5.. what a trip. Trying to find the time to do it all.. Hoping you're doing well, and making lots of great music. Warmly, -Richard M
Hi Joanne, I am thrilled to find your music on myspace... I first heard you at a solar-powered show almost 17 years ago... A friend made me a tape of some of your songs to bring home with me to Canada. You have remained one of my favourite musicians! Thanks for sharing and I will seek out your CD's... Love and Respect, Sylvia
Thanks Joanne!!! Are you applying to fair? I see you'll be with band down here...I think Alice plays that same night at Tsunami Books...and I may have to work that night. But I'll do my darn-dest to check out your soul soothing tune makers.
oh how sweet to find a note from you! Will be on the west coast in Oct-Nov, would love to hook up for a show. northern cal in early oct. miss hearing your beautiful voice and mind-elevating, folkin'rockin' songs. big hug! How old is Georgia now? love to the whole fam damily!
am honored to be a top amiga! U too hon. Im comin home need the left coast like i need water. Well ppppppplease keep in touch, i know our lives are very far apart but im still connected. I miss arcata. Keep the hood clean. send tia some love for mi i cant send enough and hug the kids for mi i miss my home. blessed be.
Thanks for checking, Joanne; things have been weird and kind of heavy-duty on a personal level, but this is not the space to discuss that. It's just nice to stop by & listen to some wonderful tunes! Lots of love, Francis
Thanks Joanne; life is an interesting thing indeed! It's nice to have a friend I actually know. I have always loved what you do, and admired your dedication. Take good care, Francis
