ARTIST BIO

The self-titled debut “Joan Bessie” (2018) featured top talent, including Juno Award winning Producer Ben Kaplan (Mother Mother, Corb Lund, Biffy Clyro), Drummer Ali Siadat (Mother Mother) and Bassist Darren Parris (Carley Ray Jepsen, Daniel Powter, Frazey Ford). Joan Bessie’s lead single “G.G.” was co-written with Composer/Producer Mary Ancheta, and spent 10 weeks on the CBC Music Top 20 chart, hitting #3 in Spring of 2019.

" … sounds like if Feist and Elle King had a baby”

Livy Rodriguez-Behar, Dreamboat Music

2 new singles are both announced as Semi-Finalists in the International Songwriting Competition 2022 “Devil in the Back” (Americana) and “All the Way Home” (Adult Contemporary).

“Devil in the Back (Unplugged)” Produced by Cobra Ramone, features percussion and vocals from Pat Steward (The Odds, Bryan Adams, Matthew Good), and is a 3-minute journey that will transfix your psyche and cradle your vagus nerve.

“I wrote the lyrics when I had no answers that could explain what was happening in the world,” says Bessie “This song was born in a difficult time and we wanted listeners to be taken to a place that feels both provocative and comforting.”

The single was listed in the Top 10 most active Indie, Cancon and Overall downloads on DMDS in the week of its release.

"Joan Bessie has a powerful and unique voice… a must listen.”

Chad Martin, Operations Manager VIRGIN Radio Alberta

Joan Bessie’s Sophomore album “Girls I’ve Lost” (2023) generated instant praise for its songwriting, artistry and production.

“I love the vibe and production on the whole dang thing… will be giving this album repeat spins!”

JJ LaBorde, CBC Music Host and Producer

"I Ride Alone" lands in the top 100 Canadian Indie Country Chart in 2023.

“Very cinematic, it’s perfect for sync.”

Chris Beach, Art Director (Shogun, The BFG, Peter Pan and Wendy, The Adam Project)

"Loose Pages" is licensed to indie feature film "A Brother's Bond" (2023).

“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

In 2024 Joan Bessie heads into the studio with legendary Producer Ryan Dahle (Limblifter, Mounties) and returns with two singles that cover all your needs. “Dark Voices” (2025), landed at #29 on The Canadian Indie Country thanks to its folk forward delivery. The Latest single "In Your Mind" is an uplifting romp that nods to classic Motown and was featured in the award-winning Joan Bessie Cabaret at the Victoria Fringe Festival.