JOAN BENZ, originally from Minnesota, shares her music at  nursing
homes, retirement communities and many conferences throughout
the area.  She also entertains professionally at bookstores, coffee
houses and lounges  singing original music as well as many popular
favorites.

Since 1997, Joan has released 4 CDs of mostly original songs about
life, love, God, nature, personal  experiences and social issues.  Her
latest CD, entitled “Standing By You” is dedicated to victims of
violence and abuse and to the advocates who help such victims
become survivors.  The CD includes all original songs about
domestic violence, victims of crime, child abuse, aging and other
social issues.  Joan wrote some of the songs while she stayed in a  
domestic violence shelter shortly after leaving her abusive husband
in 1997.
                  “Standing By You”
                               Released in 2002

All original songs about social issues, such as
domestic violence, child abuse, aging, and victims of
crime.

This CD is dedicated to all victims of violence and
abuse and to the men and women who act as
advocates to help victims become survivors.
Singer/Songwriter
  ONE MORE SECOND CHANCE”
                Released in 2001

Original songs  as well as favorites such as “Wind
Beneath My Wings”, Blowin in the Wind” and  
“Leavin on A Jet Plane"
             “GOD WITH ME”
                 Released  in 1999

Original gospel songs and favorites such
as “Amazing Grace”, How Great Thou
Art, and “One Day At A Time”
“CHANGING  FEELINGS”
                 Released in 1998

     All original songs by Joan.
All CDs released by Joan can be purchased at Borders
Bookstore located on Brentwood Avenue, St. Louis, MO.
Or you can contact Joan directly at:                
jbenz6@hotmail.com