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"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 raucous, almost punk, approach, has set her apart from her peers with reckless abandon. Don't miss this must-see performance when Riedl turns a coffee-shop performance into an arena-like event." - Brian Barney/David Lurhssen, Milwaukee WI Shepherd Express, December 2004
"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 Elder, www.onmilwaukee.com Novemer 2004
"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 intensity that rivals that of any all out punk rock show, Riedl takes acoustic to a new level. Take a serious "turn to the left" and check out her next performance." - Brian Barney/David Lurhssen, Milwaukee WI Shepherd Express, October 2003
"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 that reminds me of the Tilt vocalilst with an added dash of hoarse angst. The lyrics are political and personal. The music is pretty simple at most times but there is also some penny whistle which adds depth and a melancholic tone. The packaging and artwork on the cd are super nice and compliment the music a lot" - Europian, Slug and Lettuce, Richmond VA, Summer 2005
"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, owner of Paradigm Coffeehouse, Sheboygan, WI. 2007
Discography
JoAnn Riedl "Refuse to be a Robot," 2001
JoAnn Riedl "Restless," EP, 2003
JoAnn Riedl and Kicked Out Scout, "distracting you distracting me," 2004
JoAnn Riedl "live at the Paradigm," June 7, 2007
JoAnn Riedl "Seasons of Wreckage," spring 2008
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Bio
JoAnn Riedl is a d.i.y. singer-songwriter hailing from Milwaukee, WI. JoAnn combines folk, punk and rock into her at times gentle yet percussive guitar style. She definitely knows her way around a guitar and will lure you in with her saultry voice and her rhythmic tendencies.
JoAnn has been been playing out since her first open mic in 1998. She is currently performing solo but has had backing bands, Kicked Out Scout and The Relief. JoAnn also sings, plays guitar and ukelele for The Barrettes, a four piece girl band in Milwaukee.
Influenced by diverse musicians such as PJ Harvey, Ani Difranco, Led Zeppelin, Against Me, The Lawrence Arms, The Kills, Nick Cave, Patti Smith, Joan Jett, The Smiths, Four Non Blondes, Neil Young, and anyone who has a great stage presence...
JoAnn Riedl has played many shows in the United States and has performed several times in Canada and Ireland. In her spare time you can find JoAnn Riedl hitting the open mics and festivals 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, Cathy Cathodic, Blair, and many more...
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