Originally from Kentucky, singer/songwriter Joan Osborne, whose music is steeped in blues, soul, country and folk, moved to New York City in the late 1980’s. She signed with Mercury Records and released her first album “Soul Show-Live at Delta 88” in 1991. Her second album “Relish” contained the hits One of Us, Right Hand Man, and St. Teresa.
Joan has appeared on Austin City Limits, toured as a vocalist with the Dixie Chicks, Phil Lesh and Friends, issued a soul album “Breakfast in Bed”, appeared on albums by Spearhead, The Holmes Brothers and Cheap Trick. She recently released her latest album “Little Wild One” . Joan is joined for this benefit concert by New York based Jack Petruzzelli. Known to many in the area as one of the Fab Faux, Jack has toured and recorded with David Grey, Rufus Wainwright, Joan Osborne and Ian Hunter.
