Internationally acclaimed vocalist Zoe K is debuting her show The Zoe K WholeExperience: DRINK SLAY F**K at the 2023 Sydney Fringe Festival. Zoe K wHole Experience: DRINK SLAY F**K is the raunchy and unhinged coming-of-age story of a self-identified show pony described by Rhythms Magazine as “a voice that belies her youth, the dynamics i n her vocals are incredible” and ‘beyond the help of the Lord’ by more than one Uber driver. Think EAT PRAY LOVE, but instead of Julia Roberts eating Gelato in Tuscany it’s Zoe downing Plan B with a shot of Jameson in a dimly lit jazz-dive bar in New Orleans.
Originally hailing from rural NSW, Zoe’s spent much of the last decade honing her vocal craft and salacious improv stylings in the Jazz mecca of New Orleans, where she was a mainstay on Frenchman Street and collaborated with the likes of Kermit Ruffins and performed at Festivals such as New Orleans French Quarter Festival.
Born of the off-the-cuff (and on-the-nose) improvisation for which the ex-New Orleans local’s live shows have become known,laugh, cry and cheer as The wHole Zoe K Experience: DRINK PLAY F**K takes your breath (and scruples) away with the best, funniest and filthiest of what Jazz comedy has to offer.
The Monday Jam - Vanguard - Special Guest Zoe K
Delighted to be the Special Guest at The Vanguard’s Monday Jam with The O’Jeez Band
ZOE K PERFORMS AT CRONULLA JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL
Corona Update
Its been day 13 of social isolation here in New Orleans. The streets are empty, the bars are boarded up and the southern charm still lives on in the community that has come together to help each other in these testing times. As you may have heard, the musicians here in New Orleans have been affected with having all of their future shows cancelled due to the mandatory lockdown. April is one of the busier times here for all service industry workers and musicians, with festivals such as French Quarter Festival and Jazz Fest. It is the time where we all make bank and put it aside to last the summer months here as it is a lot slower and the foot traffic we get is minimal and dire, so money doesn’t flow as much. For my supporters back in Australia, musicians here earn money in tips, its very rare we get a guarentee and if we do, its not that much. So we really rely on tips, and if there isn’t anyone here to tip then we go hungry. I am not sure how long it will take New Orleans to bounce back after this, Louisiana has had the highest cases reported and they say its from all the visitors over Mardi Gras. It is surreal to see the difference a month can make, last month we were all dancing in the street, hugging, singing, having strangers become friends and being immersed in the frivolity of what makes New Orleans one of the magical cities. This month, you drive down Frenchmen Street and all the hot spots are boarded up because of the uncertainty of when they can open again. I think what makes it a hard pill to swallow is that what makes New Orleans so magic is the people, the energy, the music, the grit and love. A city that is kept alive with the pockets of people coming to listen to music, drink the drinks, eat the food and live a good story, I miss walking in the quarter hearing the Southern way of saying hello “how you doing my baby” , while you can hear the Calliope playing from the Steam Boat Natchez on the Mississippi, walking down Royal Street hearing Doreen on the Clarinet, Stopping in at a bar to see one of your favourite bartenders and sharing stories from the weekend.
As a musician here in this city, I miss performing so much. It is my saviour. I love who I get to play with, I love the people who come to see me, I miss the bartenders who appreciate what we do (and vice versa), and most of all I just miss the contact of the people who make this city what it is, unique and special.
So to save my sanity I am going to be doing a live Facebook concert to also help generate some extra money in these times. Please head to my Facebook page Zoe K Music to see the details.
I love you all, stay inside, stay healthy and be good.
x Zoe K
DECEMBER SHOWS and more...
Hey everyone! Well look who has been a busy body, I didn’t realise how many shows I had for November that when I wasn’t gracing the stage, I was at home being a hermit and resting my voice. As a vocalist, your vocal health is important which meant as I was resting my voice it delayed my recording. But the good news is, it won’t stop my grind. I have booked another session at The Marigny Studios for this month to record some tracks with a musician that I admire, I am excited to see the outcome of 2019, which has been hard work, commitment and of course, fun. Anyways would love to see you at one of my shows this month!
A little note from the songstress herself...
Hey there, Zoe here…So as you know I am an independent self financed artist here in the good old US of A. I am so happy with what I have achieved in the two years that I have been here, one of my highlights was performing at the 2019 French Quarter Festival (pictured below, five minutes after coming off stage). So this time of the year among booking gigs, recording, writing, managing and more, it is festival application time. If you were among the amazing crowd that I performed for at this years French Quarter Festival or maybe you might had seen me out somewhere else singing, feel free to head on over to the French Quarter Festival Facebook page and let em know! I have always had the most oppurtunities from hard work and the community of supporters I have in my corner, I appreciate you all and so many thanks! In the mean time I am currently saying NO to Poboys as I get ready to begin filming my video clip to my upcoming single, I cant wait for you all to hear it.
Photo by Cedric Ellsworth, courtesy of The French Quarter Festival.
Zoe K Debut Performance At House Of Blues, New Orleans.
Zoe K is delighted to bring her music to the Foundation Room at The House Of Blues, this Thursday 24th October.
BACK IN THE STUDIO WITH SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS SOON...
You heard right! Zoe K is back in the studio ready to release her latest single which was recorded with Keenan McCrae who has worked with acts such as Big Sam’s Funky Nation and Tank and The Bangas, known for her tongue in cheek stage presence Zoe K’s latest single will be within the realm of her unapolalogetic nature, class and a little bit of wit. The musicianship on this track also features some of New Orleans greatest mainstays, release expected at the end of 2019. More announcements due soon, so don’t be a stranger and head back to my Zoe K’s instagram to keep updated.
28 Likes, 0 Comments - Zoe K (@zoek00) on Instagram: "Lil snippet from today's session with the best team @mister_b_504 @killa_onthekit @mattg339..."