Joe Rohan to showcase in New Orleans again

NEW ORLEANS, LS. (Joe Rohan Website) - Singer/songwriter Joe Rohan has been chosen for the second straight year to showcase at the Cutting Edge Music Conference in New Orleans, which showcases the finest independent Roots rock artists on a national level. The conference takes place August 26-29 at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans, with Rohan's showcase at a venue called 3 Ring Circus on Friday, August 27.

Rohan was also recently featured in two prominent Nashville showcases, the Alt-Country Hoedown and Billy Block's Western Beat. It's all been a continuation to a stellar 2004 that began with winning Best Roots/Folk artist in the Cleveland Free Times Music Awards.

Currently writing and recording material for a sophomore release in 2005, Joe Rohan draws from his funk, rock and jazz drumming roots, combining infectious grooves, soulful melodies, twangy guitars and heartfelt storytelling. With a smooth yet at times gritty blues voice, Rohan shows his versatility by balancing fiery rock songs with tender ballads.

Since the release of his debut CD Walk Along in 2003, Joe Rohan has developed a large audience and following that starts in northeast Ohio and reaches as far south as the Gulf Coast and as far west as California. He has opened for artists like James Taylor and Dave Matthews, performed as a featured artist and entertained live, radio and television audiences from throughout the United States. His songs have been featured on MTV's Real World vs. Road Rules.
"Joe Rohan somehow successfully walks the intersection of blues, rock and country without losing his musical identity along the way. Buoyed by his powerful voice, Rohan drips confidence in his material, delivering a range of styles that cuts through blues-washed country, heartland rock and harmony-driven folk, while always keeping his focus on the integrity of each song."- Cleveland Magazine