Joanna Connor

Joanna Connor
Connor in 2018
Connor in 2018
Background information
Born (1962-08-31) August 31, 1962 (age 62)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
OriginChicago, Illinois, U.S.
GenresBlues, blues rock[1]
Occupation(s)Singer, guitarist, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1980s–present
LabelsBlind Pig, Ruf, M.C.,
Keeping the Blues Alive
Websitejoannaconnor.com

Joanna Connor (born August 31, 1962)[1] is an American Chicago-based blues singer, songwriter and guitarist.[3]

Early life

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Connor was born in Brooklyn of New York City, and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts.[1] After moving to Chicago in 1984, she was drawn to the Chicago blues scene, eventually sharing the stage with James Cotton, Junior Wells, Buddy Guy and A.C. Reed.[4]

Music career

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By 1987, Connor had started her own band, and recorded her first album for Blind Pig Records in 1989.[1][5]

In 2002, Connor left Blind Pig Records, and signed a recording contract with M.C. Records (a small independent record label).[1][6]

In 2021, Connor released the No. 1 blues album 4801 South Indiana Avenue,[7][8] via Joe Bonamassa's Keeping the Blues Alive Records.[9]

While on tour in 2022, Connor performed live at Kingston Mines, a blues club.[10][11]

In 2023, Connor was nominated for a Blues Music Award in the instrumentalist category, for guitar.

Discography

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Albums

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  • Believe It! (Blind Pig Records) (1989)
  • Fight (Blind Pig Records) (1992)
  • Living On The Road (1993)
  • Rock & Roll Gypsy (Ruf Records) (1995)
  • Big Girl Blues (Blind Pig Records) (1996)
  • Slidetime (Blind Pig Records) (1998)
  • Nothing But The Blues (live in Germany) (2001)
  • The Joanna Connor Band (M.C. Records) (2002)
  • Mercury Blues (M.C. Records)[12] (2003)
  • Unplugged at Carterco with Lance Lewis (Bluesblaster Records) (2008)
  • Live 24 (live at Kingston Mines) (2010)
  • Six String Stories (M.C. Records) (2016)
  • Rise (M.C. Records) (2019)
  • 4801 South Indiana Avenue (KTBA Records)[13] (2021)
  • Best of Me (Gulf Coast Records) (2023)[14]

Singles

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  • "Slippin' Away" (Da Music/Deutsche Austrophon) (1995)
  • "I Feel So Good" (KTBA Records) (2021)[15]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Skelly, Richard. "Joanna Connor: Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2014-09-02.]
  2. ^ "Joanna Connor / Discusses working with Joe Bonamassa on new album | MetalTalk". 15 January 2021.
  3. ^ Fanelli, Damian (May 19, 2017). "Watch Joanna Connor Shred on Slide Guitar". Guitar World. Retrieved 2018-11-24.]
  4. ^ "Joanna Connor Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
  5. ^ "Joanna Connor: Bio". Joanna Connor. 2016. Archived from the original on 2018-11-25. Retrieved 2018-11-24.]
  6. ^ "Shop: Joanna Connor". M.C. Records. Retrieved 2018-11-24.]
  7. ^ "Blues Albums". Billboard. 2 January 2013.
  8. ^ "4801 South Indiana Avenue - Joanna Connor | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  9. ^ "How Joanna Connor built a guitar rig that keeps her blues sound raw and real". Guitar World. 12 March 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  10. ^ "About Kingston Mines". Kingston Mines. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  11. ^ "Joanna Connor Chicago Tickets, Kingston Mines". Songkick. March 12, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  12. ^ "Joanna Connor Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2014-09-02.
  13. ^ Diggins, Mark (January 30, 2021). "Album Review: Joanna Connor - 4801 South Indiana Avenue". The Rockpit. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  14. ^ "Joanna Connor Albums and Discography". AllMusic.
  15. ^ "Joanna Connor Albums and Discography - Singles". AllMusic.
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