"It's been a while since JoAnn Riedl has been back to the Stump. And I think the last time she was here was one of the very few times I was not, so it's been an extra long time for me. This dame is just so dang good. JoAnn's band, The Barrettes, are a take-no-prisoners kick-ass punk/rock outfit that practice a scorched earth policy of loud and proud sonic crunchiness.

Listen to them at their myspace site here. www.myspace.com/themilwaukeebarrettes

Then, forget about hearing that audio knuckle sandwich because tonight it's just JoAnn with an acoustic guitar, and maybe her banjo, for a sound quite different but just as passionate. She's good, folks, whether plugged in and clad in dominatrix garb or strapping on an acoustic guitar over a parka.

Come on over, warm up with something hot to drink or a beer, and liven up your Friday night with JoAnn Riedl at Stumpjack tonight". -David, owner of Stumpjack Cafe, Two Rivers, WI. Oct. 2009

"To tell you the truth, I had no idea what to expect when it came to your accoustic set... I was awesomely pleasantly surprised. I, well, the whole shop really, appreciates a real guitarist." -Kate, owner of Paradigm Coffeehouse, Sheboygan WI, Jan. 2007

"This is catchy slow to midpaced rock. The vocals on this recording are what stands out and they even sound as though they were recorded above the rest of the music. JoAnn does have a killer voice that reminds me of the Tilt vocalilst with an added dash of hoarse angst. The lyrics are political and personal. The music is pretty simple at most times but there is also some penny whistle which adds depth and a melancholic tone. The packaging and artwork on the cd are super nice and compliment the music a lot" -Europian, Slug and Lettuce, Richmond VA, Summer 2005

"When it comes to singer / songwriters, few manage to do it with the intensity of Milwaukee's JoAnn Riedl. Her ability to switch from acoustic to electric in an intimate solo setting, along with her raucous, almost punk, approach, has set her apart from her peers with reckless abandon. Don't miss this must-see performance when Riedl turns a coffee-shop performance into an arena-like event." -Brian Barney/David Luhrssen, Milwaukee WI Shepherd Express, December 2004

"She wages love and war on her guitar and explores issues that are as heavy as steel-toed boots, including the environment, sexism and revolution.." -Molly Snyder Edler, www.onmilwaukee.com, November 2004

"If you're feeling a little fed up with the man lately, the politically charged anthems of JoAnn Riedl may be just what you need to stoke the fires of your own personal anarchy. Known for an on-stage intensity that rivals that of any all out punk rock show, Riedl takes acoustic to a new level. Take a serious "turn to the left" and check out her next performance." - Brian Barney, Milwaukee WI Shepherd Express, October 2003

"too punk for coffee shops yet too acoustic for metal heads"