ABOUT
I am vocalist with a mezzo-alto voice. Love Chicago-style blues - but cover other genres too like rock, funk, country and motown to keep it interesting for the audience. I have only been singing since 2011 - and am new to music. Released my first blues CD May 2012 to introduce audiences to my vocal style - "Found & Lost". Available on CD Baby, iTunes and Amazon. I work a 40 hr day job at a local high-tech company in Silicon Valley -- music is my "other job", playing 2-4 nights a week / weekends.
Play South San Francisco Bay area clubs with band - Joanne LeBlanc and the Fugitive Blues Band, and my R&B Band - GrooveZoo!
Accomplishments:
2012
- Joanne LeBlanc and the Fugitive Blues Band debut gig - Feb
- Released "Found & Lost" - May
- Harlem Ave Lounge w.JC Smith Band and Delmark Records artist Toronzo Cannon - Chicago, IL - June
- Kicked off Wine & Blues Music Series at the Mountain Winery - October
2013
- Hollywood AIMA - Best Blues Artist Finalist Nominee 2013
- California Music Industry Summit 2013, Oakland, CA - Opening Night Showcase Artist
- Invited to participate in the International Blues Challenge (IBC) 2014 by Golden Gate Blues Society
- Screen name:
- joanne501312
- Member since:
- Nov 09 2012
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 5
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
EQUIPMENT
GigRac, Audix Om2 mics, Yamaha PA and monitors. Have access to rehearsal space near San Jose Airport.