Artist description A happy Natalie Merchant meets the musical offspring of Sheryl Crow and Van Morrison.

Music Style funky-soul-folk-rock

Musical Influences Van Morrison, Adam Duritz

Similar Artists Natalie Merchant, Sheryl Crow, Jewel, Indigo Girls, Grace Slick

Artist History Joy Wilson has been playing guitar, singing and songwriting for thirteen years and performing professionally for over seven years. At age 27, Joy is a recording artist with four albums under her belt (one solo album, another with a seven piece band, a recording as a trio, and her most recent release, "In the Meantime") each on her own independent label, Yu Go Girl Records. She has performed in a wide range of venues including quiet acoustic coffee houses, lively college bars, live public radio shows, New York City's famous songwriter's joint the Sidewalk Café, a formal theatre setting opening up for Maria Muldaur (Midnight at the Oasis), as a featured artist on a local television program, as a two time showcase finalist in the annual National Songwriter's Expo, as an opening act for Steppenwolf, Foghat, and Blue Oyster Cult at a rowdy outdoor summer festival, and as guest performer for the WNBA at the Rose Garden Coliseum. Joy is received well by all audiences of all ages.

Group Members Joy Wilson- singer/songwriter, guitar Josh Biggs- drums Darryl Icard- bass Jason Barlow- violin, mandolin, electric guitar

Instruments guitar, bass, drums, violin, piano

Albums You Had to Be There, Earthtone, Reber's Lesson, In the Meantime

Press Reviews "She's f#$%-ing brilliant" -Michael Gaiman, L.A. Mission Control "Her music makes us feel at home in a very agreeable sort of John Denver meets Sheryl Crow marriage." -Jason Love, Four Corners Music Critic "Music definitely worthy of more exposure!" -Jeff Fellers, Musician Magazine

Location Portland, OR - USA

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