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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
Duck Duck Goose!
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June 17, 2010
I feel like a mother duck sitting on her eggs. The work is done, now I'm just waiting for 'em to hatch. There's good news and bad news... The good news is that the recording is finished and Dave Friedlander (Pink Martini) is lined up as the mixing engineer! The bad news is that he's out in Paris mixing Pink Martini's latest project, so JWB will have to be patient. Mixing is scheduled for the end of July. Then it's on to mastering and production. All these technical details, blah blah blah. Fingers crossed we'll have the CD ready to share with you at our August 19th Kruger's Farm gig. Either way, we'll have a CD release party by the Fall.
Studio Update & Time Travel
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March 19, 2010
I'm buzzing from an amazing brainstorming/practice session last night. I am so proud to have the friendship and musicianship of Brud Giles, Jeff Gadette and Robert PeArt. The ideas and concepts we discussed were so inspiring to me. Sometimes, it's hard for me to have fresh ears for my tunes, so the perspectives and input of these guys is immeasurably priceless (um... that's a redundant phrase, but you get point). I'm washed with gratitude and pride to be working with such talented and good-humored musicians. I can't wait for our studio sessions this weekend. The recording is coming to life. If anyone is interested in watching a time-lapse of last night's practice session check out the VIDEO page. I'm glad real life doesn't move that fast, or we'd miss all the fun!
-joy
Pluggin' Away...
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February 24, 2010
Thanks to everyone who responded to my email asking for your favorite venue ideas for the upcoming JWB CD release show. I read through all your emails and even did some drive-by's and in-person visits to some of the venue suggestions that were new to me. I've got a short list and will narrow it down to one location very soon!
Despite the temporary delay in January with Jeff's shoulder surgery, he's recovering nicely and able to thump out the base lines again. Maybe one lucky fan can catch his sling when he tosses it off the stage during a kickin' bass solo at the release show. Our final recording dates are scheduled, so my winter hiatus from performing is nearing an end. I can't wait to wrap up the recording and get back out gigging again. Thanks for all your patience and support. I've appreciated all the emails asking when our next show will be. It's nice to be missed. Don't worry, I'll be back soon. Just hang tight.
To quote a little disco song... I'm so excited. I just can't hide it. I'm about to lose control and I think I like it.
-joy