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Joan Zen
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"Wow. Our guests said this was the best 'wedding band' they had ever seen, and that is coming from..."
"Joan Zen is a delight to work with and they knocked it out of the park when it came to performing..."
About this vendor
Joan Zen is a high-energy, powerhouse live band based in Missoula, Montana. This successful six-piece funky-soul and reggae band can provide a polished performance for your wedding event. As both a cover band and a successful original band, Joan Zen has released three albums. They have also been voted Best Musician of the Bitterroot Valley 14 times over the past 19 years. Seasoned, tight, and soulful, this experienced group of musicians will bring a professional, dynamic sonic scape to each performance.
Services Offered
Joan Zen is a versatile, dynamic group that packs a punch for a concert-like wedding reception performance. Their repertoire includes many popular covers by legends such as Aretha Franklin, Prince, and Stevie Wonder to pack the dance floor all night long. Additional services offered by Joan Zen include:
- Music during band breaks
- Travel
- Learning two to four specific dance songs
What You'll Love About Joan Zen
Couples rave about this band's musical brilliance. They also love the energy and enthusiasm they bring to every performance. Check out the FAQs for more information about what Joan Zen will bring to your special day.
Experience
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24 years in business
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We speak English
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Reviews of Joan Zen
Review summary
Joan Zen is an energetic, professional wedding band with powerhouse vocals and a versatile repertoire that keeps the dance floor packed. Reviewers praised their communication, flexibility, and willingness to learn special songs for ceremony and first dance. Highly recommended—many called them the best wedding band they'd ever seen.
Great band well worth the money!
More than a Band
Best band ever!
Joan Zen Wedding Performance
Best wedding band ever!!
To the reception - the band learned a few songs not in their repertoire and they were beautifully done. Their performance was electric… we had numerous guests tell us that they’re the best wedding band they’ve ever seen! (Of course we agree!) Joan Zen is different, funky, bluesy, soul-y — you really can’t describe what all they can do! And they put on the best dang encore.
I highly recommend booking Joan Zen!!! I want to have another wedding just so I can book them again haha. THANK YOU JZ!!!!
Summer lake party
Best wedding band EVER!
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