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"Buoyant folk-pop sound… Engaging. Uplifting." -The Oregonian
"She's f#$%-ing brilliant!" -Michael Gaiman, L.A. Mission Control
"Music definitely worthy of more exposure!" -GIG Magazine
"If you've seen Joy and her band, you love her. She's a powerful voice, a versatile performer and an appealing presence, with songs that are clever, moving and make you want to move." -Andy Simon/ Airplay Cafe
Back in the studio again!
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November 17, 2009
This weekend, the band and I did some rough draft recordings to start musically mapping out my next album. I'm so excited. This project is long overdue, yet timed exactly as it should be. I've been busy with another very special personal "project" for the last 4 years - getting married and having two kids! During that time, I continued to perform, but until now I hadn't recorded anything new.
Now... As you can see, the online gig calendar is blank. But not to fret... This winter is devoted to RECORDING!!!. I'll be back performing this coming spring/summer with a new CD to share with you!
-joy
Summer's almost gone...
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August 18, 2009
Don't get me wrong... I've still got three good months left of flip-flop wearing, but nonetheless, summer is fading. As Fall starts to set in, I'll be layering in long-sleeves and funky scarves and as winter surrounds me in a chill, I plan to cozy up on my house with pen & paper and of course my guitar. A new album has been brewing for some time and I'm gearing up to make it materialize... but only AFTER I get my final kicks out of summer. Like a little squirrel gathering nuts, I'm planning to gather up a new musical lineup this Fall and get some new material to bust out for you folks next year. That said, if you better get your JWB fix now while you can because I'll be disappearing for a spell. Come out to Kruger's Farm on Sauvie Island this Thursday Aug. 20th for our last official show of the summer.
Your devoted squirrel,
joy
Charlie FM Radio Interview
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July 15, 2009
I got a call at 8:30 this morning asking me to get my butt over to Charlie FM's radio station for an interview at 10am. Somewhere in between the bagel in the toaster and Google Maps on my phone, I found myself gripping the steering wheel en route to the radio station. Shel Bailey (AKA "Charlie Girl" of Charlie FM) who just so happens to be in a band that is performing at The Bite, too, interviewed myself, Emily Herring and Reina Collins to promote our upcoming "Women Who Rock" show at The Bite of Oregon. It was super fun.
The ladies were so honest and frank... no arrogant attitudes of coolness, just sitting around talking about the music we love... with some strategically placed, bulky-foamed microphones in our faces. To add to the fun, Shel had us all play the "Fact or Crap" game. Let's just say, I'm not getting invited to Jeopardy! any time soon, but nonetheless, the one or two answers I got right will seem so glorious with the canned applause in the background :)
The interview will air the week of The Bite to promote our August 9th show. I'll post more specific air times when I find out.
joy