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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 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 and every performance.

Services Offered

Joan Zen is a versatile group that can provide a variety of styles and ensembles to best suit your event needs. They can serenade you with a classical guitar up the aisle and provide jazz piano music for your cocktail hour. Then, they'll unleash their prime performance for your wedding reception. Their repertoire includes many popular covers by such legends as Aretha Franklin, Prince, and Stevie Wonder to ensure that your dancefloor is full all night. Additional services offered by Joan Zen include:

  • Light MC services
  • Music during band breaks
  • Travel
  • Learning two to four specific dance songs
  • Instrumentals
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price for a wedding reception during peak season?

$4,000 - $7,000

What is the average price for a wedding reception during off-peak season?

$3,000 - $6,000

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

What is the price of your popular wedding package?

$5,000

Which of the following are included in the package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

4 - 6

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Acoustic
Blues
Classical
Dance
Folk
Funk
Jazz
Motown
Pop
R&B / Soul
Reggae

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Vocals
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System
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Reviews of Joan Zen

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Claire Sent on 11/14/2023
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Phenomenal band - hire Joan Zen!

Wow. Our guests said this was the best 'wedding band' they had ever seen, and that is coming from some rather snobby big city visitors! Joan Zen did an amazing job. We had their whole 6 piece band at our wedding in Seeley Lake and they nailed every single song - no requests from us but their choices were spot on for how to keep 100 wedding guests of all ages from all over the country dancing all night. Highly recommend this talented group. Deb's voice is incredible. Jason's sax solos were beloved. They even had a party lightshow setup to make it feel extra dancy. Joan Zen is phenomenal. Book them now!
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Mathew A. Sent on 07/11/2024
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Joan Zen was amazing!

Joan Zen was an amazing part of our wedding. We changed our wedding date just so we could have them play. They were an integral part of the entire evening. They learned our first dance song perfectly and it was a highlight of our wedding. From the ceremony, to the cocktail hour to the reception they were fantastic. Great music, and so much fun. Our family and friends were blown away!
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Leah L. Sent on 07/11/2024
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Magical Day!

We changed our wedding date so we could have Joan Zen Band there. She added so much to our special day. The band learned a song for our first dance and nailed the sax solo. We heard from all our guests about how much they added to the experience and even had guests invite them to play in Alaska. We would 100% recommend them.
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