Joy Zimmerman and Ryan Dugan join forces to bring you an eclectic holiday concert benefiting Harvesters-The Community Food Network. Individual $10. Family $20 (buy 2 tickets).
A folk & acoustic roots singer/songwriter who cultivates joy with a clear, rich voice, Joy Zimmerman believes in the power of music and community. At home on guitar and violin, Joy’s most recent album, The Canvas Before Us, debuted at #8 on the FAI Folk Chart.
"Joy Zimmerman combines consummate instrumental skill with moving lyrics...and she does it with wonderful creativity, beauty, and her clear, ringing, passionate voice." ~Mark Helpsmeet, Northern Spirit Radio
"Joy's music is vivid and alive, tender and poignant, and altogether a gift for the listener." ~Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg, Kansas Poet Laureate Emeritus
Heartland Song Network's Artist of the Month (September 2022) Joy Zimmerman's interview with HSN Board Member Erin McGrane of Victor & Penny. Joy and Erin discuss discovering the ability to write original music in mid-life and coming in to one's own as a woman, activist, and artist.
New collaboration between Kansas City based singer/songwriters, Joy Zimmerman and Danielle Ate the Sandwich
Next collaboration concert opportunity: An evening at Labyrinth Concerts on Saturday, November 5th in North Kansas City will feature the two artists and friends in concert, singing together and accompanying one another with guitar, violin, ukulele, and banjo. If you are interested in attending, please email joyzimmermanmusic@gmail.com and you'll receive an email with information on the event and reservations.
The Canvas Before Us - Newest Album
Joy Zimmerman’s soulful vocals and thought-provoking lyrics light up her new folk & acoustic roots album, The Canvas Before Us. Listeners will hear echoes of their own journeys in Joy’s songs of hope, heartache and resilience. Rich acoustic instrumentation and lyrical songwriting coalesce in all fourteen songs. With splashes of social commentary and humor, Joy’s new album invites the question: What story will the canvas of our lives tell?
"Joy Zimmerman has taken her music to a new level on "The Canvas Before Us," which not only showcases her lovely voice but also an array of new songs speaking eloquently and emotionally to the human condition. Am greatly looking forward to playing these songs on Kansas Public Radio's Trail Mix." ~Bob McWilliams, host, Trail Mix on Kansas Public Radio
What's Up Wednesday #138
“During these challenging times, I thought it'd be great to stay connected each week. Join me for What's Up Wednesday...a song and an invitation!”