Artist description I sing/play piano, and Matt plays guitars and bass. He also runs The Explorer Studio, where we do our recording now. After finishing our 3rd CD, I Still Believe, we are ready to begin work on our debut album of original music.

Music Style Alternative

Musical Influences Tori Amos, Sarah McLachlan, Susan Werner, David Wilcox, Collective Soul, Metallica, Tool

Similar Artists Tori Amos, Sarah McLachlan

Artist History I have been performing my original work since the age of 14. Poetry readings, talent shows, and open mics were among my favorite pastimes. I knew, when I first started performing, that this is what I wanted to do with my life. I sing, write, and play music, because that is who I am. If you really want to know me, read my poetry and listen to my songs. It is all there. My love affair with the piano began around the time I was tall enough to reach the keys. I took piano lessons for a few years in elementary school. I did not care for lessons much, but I continued to play on my own. During junior high school, I started making up a cappella songs. That soon evolved into simple piano pieces with words. So I took a few more piano lessons and voice lessons in high school. When I met Matt and Dylan, we started a band. I saved up, and my parents helped me buy my portable electric piano, Sunny Rain. It was love at first sight. She was the display model, and they were out of stock. I had to have her that very moment, so I bought the display model, and we lived happily ever after. Being diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome in January 2001 slowed me down a little, but it will not stop me. As a result, the release of my demo CD, So Pretty, was set back. It came out a month later than planned, but it did come. Over the Summer of 2001, my health stabilized, and I was able to tackle my next recording project: Just Another Christmas. Matt and I gained valuable recording experience from it, which we used when recording our promotional CD of cover songs, I Still Believe. It is our best recording yet. With three CDs behind us, and an accumulation of fans, Matt and I look to the future with determination. Our faith is in the music we make and the people we make it for.

Group Members Joanne Elizabeth- vocals, electric piano Matt Engel- acoustic, electric, and bass guitars

Instruments vocals, electric piano, guitars: electric, acoustic & bass

Albums So Pretty, Just Another Christmas EP, I Still Believe

Additional Info Poetry Books: I AM; Casual Conversation

Location Olympia, WA - USA

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