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Jo Serrapere and the LaFawndas

Jo Serrapere (sarah-pear), a songwriter from Detroit, Michigan, started playing guitar at 23 when seeking out lessons from Delta Blues guitarist, Shari Kane. Shortly thereafter, Jo began writing her own songs while completing her college studies in clinical psychology. She now plays at music venues throughout the United States.

Jo's music stands original while always reflecting her love of American roots music. Her eclectic writing and performance fuses elements of various modern and traditional folk music, classic country, old-time and electric blues, garage rock, surf, swing and alt-country.

Jo writes and performs as a solo performer and with her partner, John Devine. She also plays with the groups Jo Serrapere & the Willie Dunns (with John Devine, Jef Reynolds and Stuart Tucker), the a cappella group, Lorelei (with Maggie McCabe, Tracy Kash and Chris McCall), The Jo Serrapere Trio where she plays guitar and a foot drum kit (with John Devine and Laura Ann Bates), with the Earthwork Music Label's all-female country band, Stella! (with Jen Sygit and Laura Ann Bates) and now with her alt-country band, Jo Serrapere & the LaFawndas. Jo is also the founding member of the all-female oldtime string band, Uncle Earl, and she is a current member of the theater troupe, "Lil'
Darlins' Vaudeville."

With the LaFawndas, Jo's writing is heavily inspired by the music of Wanda Jackson. She moves from gogo boots to cowgirl boots with a wry social observation of the present times. Sometimes dark and heart-breaking, but mostly fun and satirical, they change up their instruments and musical styles with ease. From classic country to swing to garage rock, Jo's original material often sounds very familiar, yet with a fresh, smart voice.

The LaFawndas are Drew Howard (pedal steel, guitars, Dobro, banjo), Dave Roof (bass, guitars, trumpet, organ, backing vocals), Laura Ann Bates (piano, organ, bass, backing vocals) and Stuart Tucker (drums and percussion). The new album, "Dollar Store Nation" is completed and scheduled for release later this year.