In ZZ Ward’s fan community the phrase “dirty shine” means being your authentic self; imperfections and vulnerabilities all included. Recently, “dirty shine” became something of a mission statement for the alternative, blues and hip-hop-blending artist, as ZZ welcomed a creative and career rebirth as an independent artist. Now, no longer tied to the major label machine, the LA-based singer-songwriter is beaming down her fullest artistic expression with the aptly-titled new album, Dirty Shine, releasing September 8 (Dirty Shine Records).

The singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and now video director, record label owner, milliner, and new mom is enjoying an outpouring of creativity. ZZ is making ambitious mini-movies for her songs with her filmmaker brother, Adam Ward (Parole Officers, Bad Advice), living out her high-concept, action-packed, and ultra-chic cinematic fantasies. She is hand-making versions of her signature fedoras available for purchase via her website. Removing the big corporation has also put ZZ closer to her fans and her family. Every morning ZZ chats with her community directly. Being ZZ Ward has also become a family affair; besides ZZ’s collaborations with her brother, her label and her management is a partnership with her longtime collaborator and husband, GRAMMY-winning songwriter Evan Kidd Bogart. Adding to the sweetness of this time is the fact that ZZ and her husband have just welcomed their firstborn.

Upcoming Shows


Mar
29
th
The Fitzgerald Theater
Mar
29
th
The Fitzgerald Theater

ZZ Ward

The Dirty Sun Tour
with Liam St. John

Past Shows


Sep
21
st
2023
Fine Line
Sep
21
st
2023
Fine Line

ZZ Ward

One Hell Of A Night Tour
with Jaime Wyatt
Mar
13
th
2020
Mainroom
Mar
13
th
2020
Mainroom
Cancelled

ZZ Ward

with Patrick Droney
Feb
8
th
2018
Mainroom
Feb
8
th
2018
Mainroom

ZZ Ward

with Black Pistol Fire and Billy Raffoul
Jun
2
nd
2017
Fine Line
Jun
2
nd
2017
Fine Line

ZZ Ward

with Cat Clyde
Sep
26
th
2015
Mainroom
Sep
26
th
2015
Mainroom

ZZ Ward

with Marc Scibilia and The Young Wild
Sep
25
th
2015
Mainroom
Sep
25
th
2015
Mainroom

ZZ Ward

with Marc Scibilia and The Young Wild
Mar
22
nd
2014
Mainroom
Mar
22
nd
2014
Mainroom

ZZ Ward

with LINUS YOUNG and THE O’MY’S

More Shows

Mar
26
th
Fine Line

The War and Treaty

Feb
20
th
7th St Entry

Skinny Lister

Feb
14
th
Fine Line

sapphic factory: queer joy party

Jan
3
rd
Fine Line

Short n’ Sabrina: Sabrina Carpenter Party