Zan & The Winter Folk: Electronic Press Kit (EPK)
“Though the name rings of chilly nights, Zan & the Winter Folk’s sound is cozy, with layers of rich, upright bass, melodic banjo and soulful vocals.”
Long Bio:
Zan & The Winter Folk is an Americana band from Troy, NY. Led by Zan Strumfeld, The Winter Folk create anthems for the revivalists, lullabies for the lonely, and ballads for the hopeful. Vacillating between an acoustic quartet — two guitars, banjo and upright bass — and a rocking quintet with drums, The Winter Folk blend an upbeat, rootsy spirit with a melodic longing and vulnerability in their storytelling. Since forming in 2017, they have played at festivals, music halls and living rooms. With a captivating sound and comedic banter, The Winter Folk reveal a unique and intimate performance wherever they play. The band has two EPs, “How To Be Alone” (2019) and "Your Girl No More" (2018) and will release their first full-length album in spring 2024.
Short Bio:
Zan & The Winter Folk is an Americana band from Troy, NY that create anthems for the revivalists, lullabies for the lonely, and ballads for the hopeful.
Tracks from Zan & The Winter Folk EPs. Tracks from their new album will be released in 2024.
Videos
“Zan Strumfeld’s got one of those voices that would sound appealing just reciting the phone book, but (naturally enough) sounded even better delivering her original songs of love and heartbreak. [Strumfeld writes] concise songs with a lasting impact—definitely Top 40 material in my alternate universe.”
Press Photos
(All photos taken by Beth Mickalonis. Download for high resolution files.)
Press
“Strumfeld sings with the understated vulnerability of Laura Marling and the lighthearted soul of Lake Street Dive’s Rachel Price. When combined with the homespun nature of the music, it adds up to a batch of folk songs steeped in every day relate-ability. ”
-Saratoga Living’s “8 Female Musicians From Upstate New York You Should Be Listening To Right Now”
-Times Union “Local musician Zan Strumfeld has learned to play well with others”
-Nippertown “Live: Zan & The Winter Folk at Troy Foundry Theatre”
-Nippertown “Concert Review: Belle-Skinner, Hold on Honeys, Girl Blue and Zan & The Winter Folk Pay Tribute to Joni @ Cohoes Music Hall”
-The Collaborative “10 Songs You Need To Hear This Week”
-The Daily Gazette "Zan & The Winter Folk to Release New EP Sunday”
-The Daily Gazette “Bands Led By Women Head to The Linda”
-Nippertown “A Few Minutes With…Zan & The Winter Folk”
-Nippertown “Local Spotlight: Zan & The Winter Folk”
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Contact
Or email directly at: zanandthewinterfolk@gmail.com