Contact to book shows, schedule guitar lessons, or collaboration/recording opportunities using my guitar, vocals, or bass.
Email: zionrodmanmusic@gmail.com
Cell: (508) 221-7527
Bio
Zion Rodman is a multi-instrumental singer-songwriter. He grew up in Falmouth, MA, where he played around Cape Cod since the age of 15 and eventually received a BA in music from the University of Massachusetts in Boston. He grew a fan base in New England and by 2017, Zion was performing at historic venues like Club Passim, Caffe Lena, and the House of Blues. He opened for national acts that include Ellis Paul and Jeffrey Gaines.
In the summer of 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.”
Zion currently lives in Chicago with his girlfriend and his cat. He is playing at venues around the midwest as a folk/acoustic act and with his full rock band.
Music
Praise For You're Invited
“In an era of nigh insurmountable amounts 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.”
Praise For Did Not Wake up Today
“Rodman turns up the volume on his melodic indie pop, with his stunning voice just barely masking his anger beneath the hook.”
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
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RADIO DISTRIBUTION
Press
“Note after note, song after song, Zion Rodman is such an artist. His beautiful voice and high-caliber catalog are charming, inspirational and majestic.”
“I was shell shocked to say the least when I first heard Zion, as he possess a raw dexterity to him that is very rare to find in most singer-songwriters today. [...] Zion has a clear understanding of the wide spectrum of emotions facing the everyday person.”
Live Performances
Solo-acoustic version of "Everybody That You Know" at a house show. Video by Mike Morrissey.
Live in Chicago with Zion Rodman [guitar and vocals], Noah Ice [drums], and Zach Kidder [bass]
Select PAST SHOW LOCATIONS
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)