Hometown: Columbia
Current members: Willard Morris, violin, mandolin, bass and keyboard; Mattias Rucht, drums; Kevin Burnes, guitar; Parker Roach, bass; Joanne Juskus, keyboard, vocals.
Founded in: 2001
Style: Contemporary folk jazz
Influenced by: Joni Mitchell, Sheila Chandra, the Incredible String Band
Notable: The band has been nominated for eight Wammies (annual awards given by the Washington Area Music Association) including best contemporary folk vocalist and best new artist. Juskus' debut CD came out in 2001, and she is planning another one for 2005.
Quotable: Joanne Juskus on inspiration: "I've always thought that love writes. If I'm feeling love, spiritual or romantic love, the connection between beings inspires me to write."
For more information about the Joanne Juskus Band, visit www.joannejuskusmusic.com.
-- Annie Linskey
Current members: Willard Morris, violin, mandolin, bass and keyboard; Mattias Rucht, drums; Kevin Burnes, guitar; Parker Roach, bass; Joanne Juskus, keyboard, vocals.
Founded in: 2001
Style: Contemporary folk jazz
Influenced by: Joni Mitchell, Sheila Chandra, the Incredible String Band
Notable: The band has been nominated for eight Wammies (annual awards given by the Washington Area Music Association) including best contemporary folk vocalist and best new artist. Juskus' debut CD came out in 2001, and she is planning another one for 2005.
Quotable: Joanne Juskus on inspiration: "I've always thought that love writes. If I'm feeling love, spiritual or romantic love, the connection between beings inspires me to write."
For more information about the Joanne Juskus Band, visit www.joannejuskusmusic.com.
-- Annie Linskey
