Joan Bessie

Event Description

Joan Bessie is set to deliver a powerful, intimate performance of her chart-toping hits on Hermann’s legendary grand piano. Audiences will enjoy her critically acclaimed original material along with select covers that showcase her influences in folk, blues and rock.

Joan Bessie’s debut single, “G.G.”, hit #3 on the CBC Music Top 20 and hung on to the chart for 11 straight weeks. Her sophomore album, “Girls I’ve Lost”, instantly generated praise for its songwriting and artistry; here’s what listeners are saying:

"…her voice sounds like if Feist and Elle King had a baby” Livy Rodriguez-Behar, Dreamboat Music

“One of my favourite artists to host in 9 years of podcasting. Her live performance got me right in the feels. “One Knife” should be bookends in a movie.” Todd Hancock, Toddcast Podcast, (former CFOX Radio Broadcaster).

"Joan Bessie’s music is hard-hitting and beautifully crafted. Joan’s voice is beautiful and her singing is brilliant." Patrick Russell, CBC Music Supervisor (Former)

“ I got chills the moment I heard “Let it Out.”… This song is the healing anthem everyone needs right now. ” Morgane Michael, Author/Educator/Podcaster