“Joyann Parker knows her way around a song. She climbs inside it, dwells in it, lives with every note and phrase, delivering performances that seize our emotions and capture the ragged despair and heightened joy of life. ”
— Henry L. Carrigan, Jr., Living Blues Magazine
“Throughout Parker’s totally commanding powerhouse pipes prevail. Better yet, she comes across with honesty and conviction, never seeming to try too hard. She’s a flat-out dynamo.”
— Jim Hynes, Glide Magazine
“Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter Joyann Parker is sheer joy. Not in a sweet and sentimental way, but with a saucy and sexy growl. And with an intelligent and intriguing style, as well...a lot of heart and a lot of character to go along with the humor and occasional moments of introspection.”
— Tom Henry, Toledo Blade
“Multi-faceted and versatile, Joyann Parker is a song-slayer, her feet firmly planted on the floor, her vocals emanating from a deep and centered place. With a voice and range like hers, she could sing just about anything but you can hear on Out of the Dark that she’s deeply committed to each track...A master class in soulful singing and songwriting...Even after repeated listens, the hair on my arms stood on end. Highly recommended.”
— Martine Ehrenclou/Rock & Blues Muse
“Joyann Parker is a brassy, bluesy belter who wears her heart on her sleeve, tempting devils and angels alike to join the party.”
— Downbeat Magazine
“Triumphant…this self-released project is world-class. A deeply passionate, profoundly eclectic collection, 'Out of the Dark' is a giant step forward for Parker, ranging from Latin-tinged blues and New Orleans-flavored R&B to barroom boogie and pure '70s pop. With her dynamically emotional and goosebump-inducing voice, Parker is consistently convincing…songs also have the potential to heal others who might relate to her narratives.”
— Jon Bream, Star-Tribune
“ ...powerful pipes and lyric sets conveying a wide range of sentiments. Her soulful vocal instincts establish themselves instantly...Rock-solid instrumental back up throughout.”
— Duane Verh/Roots Music Report
“Throughout, Parker’s impressive vocals effortlessly navigate a broad range with gutty, breathy vocals one moment followed by clear, soaring roars the next. While she can navigate wordy passages without missing a beat, she can also linger over a lyric toying with the words to extract the necessary emotion. And, there is emotion aplenty...stylistically diverse and highly enjoyable.”
— Mark Smith/Jazz & Blues Report-Music Revue