In 2005, Zoe formed a band called Vermillion Lies with her sister, Kim Boekbinder. This twisted folk cabaret duo traveled the world charming audiences with their comedic songs. They headlined venues like The Great American Music Hall (SF) and Circo de Braga (Portugal) and played with bands like The Dresden Dolls and The Ditty Bops.

Being fiercely dedicated to music, Zoe began releasing her more personal material under her own name. In 2007, she released a seven song EP and toured the nation. Since then Zoe has been molding her style and is now ready to take over the world, with guitar and loop pedal in hand, one geek at a time. "

"Helen Keller's Ukulele" is solo ukestar Rita Burkholder. She spins melodies out of the fabric of personal experiences and leaves it dripping with minor chords. You have never heard a ukulele like this before.

"When Zoe Boekbinder, on tour supporting her new album Artichoke Perfume, took to the stage the entire evening was transported to a whole new level as if by some sort of magical beanstalk. With songs that exhibited playful storytellings containing twists like the barbs of roses, one couldn't help but catch themselves leaning forward as if trying to catch a better glimpse of the stories unfolding in their mind."

- Jamaal Jackson, Seattle Underground
Music Examiner

Zoe's site
http://www.zoeboekbinder.com/

Rita's Site
http://www.myspace.com/helenkellersukulele