Singer Songwriter / Acoustic Guitar

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Yakima, WA

$50 - $500

Travels up to 100 miles

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Smells Like Teen Spirit (Nirvana cover)

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Some Say I Got Devil (Melanie Safka cover)

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Something To Talk About (Bonnie Raitt cover)

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Piece of My Heart (Janis Joplin cover)

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Overview

Jo-Anne Carlson is a professional singer/songwriter, with a wide range of cover music from the 50s to the present in her repertoire. Her original songs are popular and thought-provoking, and she loves to be the light of the party. She has composed songs for clients, and performed backing vocals for a variety of albums. Jo-Anne brings an electric experience to every show, whether playing guitar or keyboards, and the crowd always asks for more!


Reviews

7 reviews

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Amber G.

June 16, 2024
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Created the soundtrack of our wedding

We love Joanne! Her performance was a beautiful compliment and backdrop to our ceremony and reception. Everyone commented on how beautiful the whole day was and she was a significant part of that.

Hired as: Guitarist, Singing Guitarist

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Singer Songwriter / Acoustic Guitar

Thank you! It was my pleasure. :)


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Sam

February 20, 2023
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5 Star Singer/Guitarist

Professional, punctual, and super talented. Everyone loved how she set the atmosphere and made the 90's theme complete with a great choice of music.

Hired as: Singing Guitarist

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Singer Songwriter / Acoustic Guitar

Sam - it was my pleasure, thank you!!!

Jo-Anne


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Jen S.

July 24, 2022
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Amazing Person and Musician!

We couldn’t have asked for a better artist for our celebration. It was my husbands 50th so she played covers from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s with her own talented spin. All of our guests loved her! Can’t wait to have her back again! It felt like having a dear friend here. 😊

Hired as: Singing Guitarist

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Singer Songwriter / Acoustic Guitar

Jen - it was such a pleasure being a part of your celebration! Thanks for having me! :)


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Charolett D.

June 10, 2022
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Groovy 60th Birthday Party Bash!

Oh my goodness...I had a 60th Birthday party in my backyard. The theme, "Make Tacos, Not War", we dressed in the 50's and Jo played 60's and 70's music. She was absolutely wonderful and worked with us when we needed to make announcements. She was one of the Highlights of my Birthday Bash!

Hired as: Singing Guitarist

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Singer Songwriter / Acoustic Guitar

Charolett - it was a pleasure playing at your party. Thanks so much for having me and I'm so happy I could help make your day special! :)


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Jeff S.

January 1, 2022
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Awesome experience!

Jo-Anne did a great job at our event. Will be hiring her again in the future.

Hired as: Singing Guitarist

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Booking information

Price range: $50 - $500

Languages: English, Spanish

Gig length: 15 - 180 minutes

What to expect

This performer is fully equipped for an event. If equipment is needed for a gig, it will be provided by the performer, including sound.

About

Jo-Anne has been writing songs for years. The guitar is the perfect foil for the power, sensuality and feeling behind the vocals. Her song lyrics range from sentimental to serious; the sound from rock to blues and beyond. The cover songs are a unique blend of the unexpected. There is something for everyone – she never disappoints.

Additional booking notes

I can bring my own equipment.

Upcoming booked events

June 2026

26

Friday

Cultural Event

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Paradise Inn, WA

Past booked events

August 2025

15

Friday

Restaurant/Bar Event

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Yakima, WA

01

Friday

Restaurant/Bar Event

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Yakima, WA

May 2024

31

Friday

Wedding Reception

4:30pm - 7:30pm

Zillah, WA

February 2023

19

Sunday

Birthday Party

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Yakima, WA

July 2022

23

Saturday

Birthday Party

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Selah, WA

June 2022

04

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Prosser, WA

December 2021

31

Friday

Surprise

3:00pm - 3:15pm

Yakima, WA

June 2021

27

Sunday

Winery

1:30pm - 3:30pm

May 2021

29

Saturday

Wedding

2:30pm - 4:30pm

June 2019

28

Friday

Weekly/Recurring Performance

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Atlanta, GA

April 2019

06

Saturday

Personal Occasion

8:00pm - 8:15pm

Sandy Springs, GA

November 2018

27

Tuesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:00pm - 12:45pm

Marietta, GA

09

Friday

Paint Live 2018

7:30pm - 8:00pm

June 2018

20

Wednesday

Emory University Hospital Winship - Midtown

12:00pm - 2:00pm

18

Monday

Emory University Hospital Winship - St. Joseph

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Set list

Original songs - up to 15, if needed
My cover set list is quite long, but the cover songs include artists such as:
3 Doors Down
Aerosmith
Alanis Morissette
Allman Brothers
The Beatles
Bill Withers
Billy Joel
Bob Seger
Bon Jovi
Bonnie Raitt
Cindy Lauper
CCR
Coldplay
David Bowie
David Gray
Dave Matthews Band
Diana Krall
Dolly Parton
Duran Duran
Eagles
Elton John
Eric Clapton
Five for Fighting
Fleetwood Mac
Isley Brothers
Janis Joplin
Johnny Cash
Joni Mitchell
K.T. Tunstall
King Harvest
Led Zepplin
Lenny Kravitz
Maroon 5
Matchbox 20
Melanie Safka
Melissa Etheridge
Metallica
Nazareth
Neil Diamond
Nickelback
Nina Simone
Nirvana
No Doubt
Otis Redding
Peter Gabriel
The Police
Prince
R.E.M.
Rascal Flatts
Roberta Flack
Rod Stewart
Rolling Stones
Roy Orbison
The Animals
The Cranberries
The Mamas & Papas
Third Eye Blind
Tina Turner
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Tonic
Tracy Chapman
Train
Trisha Yearwood
U2
Van Morrison
ZZ Top

Influences and inspiration

The influences range from psychedelic rock and country to modern day rock, metal, folk.

Setup requirements

A place to sit or stand. I bring everything else.

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