Biography

Joan As Police Woman is the stage name of Joan Wasser, an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for her soulful, genre-blending music that moves effortlessly between indie rock, soul, and jazz influences. Born in 1970 in Biddeford, Maine, Joan began her career in the Boston music scene as a violinist, developing a reputation for her emotional depth and instrumental versatility. She played with several bands, including the experimental rock group Dambuilders, before eventually embarking on a solo career that would define her as a unique voice in contemporary music.