Joel Zoss
West Palm Beach - Florida - United States
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About the Band
Joel Zoss has enjoyed a worldwide reputation as a songwriter and guitarist since Bonnie Raitt recorded his "Too Long at the Fair" and "I Gave My Love a Candle.” From 2007-2009 he opened shows for B.B. King and Etta James in theaters across the country. Featuring his own million-selling compositions and folk and blues classics by American masters such as Elizabeth Cotten, Leadbelly, and Big Bill Broonzy, Zoss’s unique fingerpicking style and moving vocals have entertained audiences from blues clubs and concert halls to the Philadelphia Folk Festival. He has performed and recorded with many highly regarded artists including David Bromberg, Taj Mahal, James Taylor, Paul Butterfield, and Howlin’ Wolf. Some of his songs, reflecting his years living in North Africa and Spain, are as at home in the “world music” category as they are in “roots.” Joel works as a solo; duo with upright bass; and as a trio with bass and drums.
After cutting his teeth in the 1960’s in Chicago with some of the world’s greatest bluesmen, Zoss began his recording career with Arista in the 1970’s. Check out his latest CD, LILA, produced by legendary guitarist and leader of the landmark group Fanny, June Millington. Joel’s songs have been recorded by artists in genres from blues to bluegrass. In March of 2012, UK diva Katie Melua, who has sold eleven million CD’s in the last decade, released her version of “Too Long at the Fair.” Bonnie Raitt’s version of the song appears in the documentary film Troubadour, released in 2011.
American dream songs called in long-distance from an area code as yet unspecified.
—Rolling Stone
He has an uncanny knack for conjuring up gorgeous images that tap the most complex of human emotions.
—Honolulu Times
A unique personality, with all the magic and mystery and mischievousness of the classic troubadour. The melodies will haunt you. His lyrics are first-rate poetry
—The Village Voice
It was a treat to see Zoss perform old blues numbers and songs from his forthcoming album…the audience was sent back out into the warm night knowing they had witnessed something special.
—Dirty Linen
Discography
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Florida Blues
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Track # | Song Title | Style | Genre |
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1 | Have You Seen My Rider - details | Acoustic Blues | Blues |
2 | Papers of Light | Acoustic Blues | Blues |
3 | Vodka and Red Bull | Acoustic Blues | Blues |
4 | The Riddle Song | Acoustic Blues | Blues |
5 | Street Vet Chant | Acoustic Blues | Blues |
6 | Key to the Highway | Acoustic Blues | Blues |
7 | Two Fish | Acoustic Blues | Blues |
8 | Albert's Song | Acoustic Blues | Blues |
9 | Goodnight, Irene | Acoustic Blues | Blues |
10 | Follow Me I'll Turn Your Money Green | Acoustic Blues | Blues |
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Lila
Label: Catalan
Genres: Folk
Styles: Folk, Contemporary Folk
Songs on the Album
Track # | Song Title | Style | Genre |
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1 | Oh, Jerusalem | Contemporary Folk | Folk |
2 | Pushing the River | Contemporary Folk | Folk |
3 | Mother Wanted You Home | Contemporary Folk | Folk |
4 | Cantina Bodega | Contemporary Folk | Folk |
5 | Till I Met You | Contemporary Folk | Folk |
6 | Pretty Flowers | Contemporary Folk | Folk |
7 | Touchstone | Contemporary Folk | Folk |
8 | In My Dreams | Contemporary Folk | Folk |
9 | The Token | Contemporary Folk | Folk |
10 | Junkers Blues | Contemporary Folk | Folk |
11 | Oh, Babe, It Ain't No Lie | Contemporary Folk | Folk |
12 | 'Tis of Thee | Contemporary Folk | Folk |
13 | Sarah's Song | Contemporary Folk | Folk |