My name is Joel Bidderman. I've been writing, performing and recording music for a little over 10 years now. I perform original music for youth groups, colleges, art & music festivals, random gatherings, coffee houses, as well as lead worship in churches. I prefer intimate settings where I can share the stories behind the songs, and the journey that led me to write them. My progressive folk style is influenced by a blues, jazz and gospel music upbringing, and my production is characterized earthy acoustic instruments.
I also enjoy sound engineering and producing audio projects (my own and for others.
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"Joel
is one of those special people who is able to be many
things well. He is a passionate and thoughtful
songwriter whose music's story finds a way of telling your
story. He is an energetic and connected performer,
able to hold the attention of the most diverse of crowds on
any given night. He is a poet, reader, thinker, and
learner, and strives to grow in his abilities in each while
encouraging you to do the same. He is a compassionate
servant of Christ, and seeker of truth in all aspects of
life, art, and culture." - Chad Cronin, Youth Minister