Contact to book shows, schedule guitar lessons, or collaboration/recording opportunities using my guitar, vocals, or bass.
Email: zionrodmanmusic@gmail.com
Cell: (706) 518-0021
Bio
Zion Rodman is a multi-instrumental singer-songwriter. He grew up in Cape Cod where he played around since the age of 15 and eventually received a B.A. in music from the University of Massachusetts in Boston.
In 2017, Zion teamed up with producer Alex Katz and released his debut full-length record You're Invited. The folk-rock album received praise and local media attention following its anticipated release. Crossfader Magazine wrote that in an era of “lo-fi bedroom projects, it’s refreshing to hear a young creative voice this professionally produced, fully realized, and cohesively structured around a distinct personality and energy.”
Less than a year later, Zion released an EP titled “Did Not Wake up Today” on January 20th, 2018. This project features heavier topics and harder rock than his debut album. Even before its release, the title track was recognized by AFROPUNK: “Rodman turns up the volume of his melodic indie pop, with his stunning voice just barely masking his anger beneath the hook.”
His most recent album “Whatever Happens” was recorded in Chicago and released in 2020. Zion currently lives in Boston with his girlfriend and their cats.
Music
Praise For You're Invited
Praise For Did Not Wake up Today
Music Videos
RADIO Appearances
88.3 WZRD: Chicago, IL
107.1 Chirp Radio: Chicago, IL
91.7 WMWM: Salem, MA
91.5 WMFO: "What's Happening"
Studio Session Live: Plymouth, MA
WEMF: "Citywide Blackout" and "Under the Covers"
107.3 WAAF: Bay State Rock
90.3 WZBC: Newton, MA
Contests
Uncommon Ground Open Mic Competition (Chicago, IL): 1st Place, January 2018
T-Max's White Rose Open Mic Contest (Lynn, MA): 1st Place, 2017
Katrina's Singer-Songwriter Challenge (Gloucester, MA): 2nd Place, 2017
Lizard Lounge Open Mic Challenge (Cambridge, MA): Winner, 2017
RADIO DISTRIBUTION
Press
Live Performances
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Festivals
Make Music Chicago
Chillfest (Chicago, IL)
Campfire Festival (Cambridge, MA)
NOURISH (Concord, MA)
Boston Area
Club Passim (Cambridge)
House of Blues FR (Boston)
The Middle East (Cambridge)
The Lilypad (Cambridge)
The Lizard Lounge (Cambridge)
The Plough and Stars (Cambridge)
The Burren Backroom Series (Somerville)
Thunder Road (Somerville)
The Armory (Somerville)
O'Brien's Pub (Allston)
Gulu-Gulu Cafe (Salem)
Hennesy's (Boston)
Chicago
The Promontory
Martyrs'
Uncommon Ground
Lilly's
The Den Theater
Cubby Bear Wrigley Field
The Hideout
Wishbone North
Elbo Room
Lagunitas Tap Room
Phyllis' Musical Inn
New York
Caffe Lena (Saratoga Springs)
The Cake Shop (NYC)
Vermont
Radio Bean (Burlington)