From the great northern plains of the Dakotas, east to the Twin Cities, straight down the Mississippi, stopping in Memphis, all the way to New Orleans and back again….the true midwestern journey he made. No matter where you go, “people aren’t really that different, are they?” You’ve got farmers, office workers, musicians, politicians and everywhere you go you find incredible souls. You also find love and hate and bad seeds. You find people who couldn’t care less whether you live or die. Then you find a few people who just wanna come along for the ride.

It seems Joel Schaan has met them all…or at least all kinds. His songs speak to each and every one of them. From the girls he never really wanted to know…to the cowboys and the junkies and the unique souls on Bourbon Street, not to mention the real players uptown–everyone has a story to tell.

Through his insightful perspective on it all while injecting a bit of hot rags of guitar hand magic, Joel wants to tell those stories. Let’s hope someone is listening….

Speaking of listening, have a listen to some of his music here and especially out and around town. He can be heard solo, playing with friends and recently playing with the New Primitives.