My name is Joel Bidderman. I'm from Arizona, and I most identify myself with the White Mountain area because most of my early defining moments happened to me there. I'm a mountain boy, which in order to "get" me or my music, first you'll have to know that. My favorite place is nature. Another thing that must be understood is that my life is all about what I was created for. That is: a relationship with God. I believe God really speaks to me, and while I'm not always at all good at hearing, I believe that God likes me. I really like Jazz and Blues music, but most of what I write ends up sounding like folk. That's cool, but I try as much as I can to put my influences into it. Sometimes it works...sometimes it doesn't, but I have fun at it.
I've been writing, performing and recording music for a little over 10 years now. I have about 5 CD projects (the first one is hard to come by) and I'm still making more. I also lead worship for churches, youth groups, colleges, random gatherings, and of course I play for coffee houses. I prefer intimate settings where I can share the story behind the songs, and the journey that led me to write them.
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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