Joe Carlson
Asheville, North Carolina, United States | INDIE
Music
Press
An overall rating of 3.33 stars means this release is above average and stands out compared to most of the music we hear. A few
areas could be stronger, but this is definitely a good release and you should be proud. You’re on the cusp of greatness and we think
that with some hard work, you’ll get even better. Based on this rating, we anticipate being able to provide you with a variety of exciting
opportunities. - Hello Music
-Nice lyrical imagery
-beautiful string arrangement in the 2nd verse onwards, nice touch!
-Nice touch in lyrics of "When magic does happen, it ain't too hard to
tell, When our lives, they are livin' in the moment".
-Good vocals, suits the song
-Good music production
-potential finalist
Rating: 8.5/10
- IAMA
"I've been a promoter for 15 years, and this is fresh and wonderful-it just sounds so lush...it hasn't left my cd player since I put it in" - Kim Stills
"Ever since Joes' song "Cannonball" spun my head around many years ago, I've been stunned by his songs and spirit"
Promoter, the legendary "Anderson Fair " Music Hall, TX, and supurb songwriter - Ken Gaines
"Overall, the performance is stellar, the production is fun and creative, and the melodies are fabulous."
- Kristin Cifelli, Artist Management, www.WeAreListening.org (Oct 29, 2010) - Kristin Cifelli
"Great songwriting with super solid singing and playing that is both style and cool"
- Keller Williams
"I love Joe's art. His lyrics are evocative, his melodies infectious, and his sense of rhythm is hypnotic. His most recent CD has been in heavy rotation at my house." - David LaMotte
Discography
Debut LP "Living Sideways"
Release date- NOW
Official Release Date- Winter 2011
Jango.com Airplay-
Songs off of new CD, "Living Sideways"...
Living Sideways
No Place for the Weird
A Crackerbox Genuine
Living in the Moment
Jewelbox
Photos
Bio
Influences: Joni Mitchell, CSN, Neil Young, The Beatles, Aimee Mann, Tom Waits, Willis Alan Ramsey.......
The black sheep of the family, and pro drunk, I've delved fairly deep into the depths. Sober for years now,
this hard life have given me some insight, I hope :)
My voice is not your average, generic male voice, nor is my style. Something of a cross between John Lennon, Neil Young, and Van Morrison. And even that's a guess, because I've asked DJs and producers, engineers and singer/songwriters, and no one can pin it down. But they like what they're hearing! Neil Young gave me a 100 dollar bill when I was busking on Pearl St in Boulder!
He liked what he was hearing...
I've been out of the game for a while, and I'm releasing a new CD entitled "Living Sideways", winter, 2011.
Hope you like it...
Players on "Living Sideways:
Joe Carlson- All songs written by me,Joe Carlson,all vocals, and all acoustic guitar
Elliot Wadopian- Bass (Grammy award winner)...River Guegarian- Percussion
Jimmy Galloway- lead guitar..Patrick Bowland- Keyboards..Will Straughan- Dobro...Ron Clearfield- Cello
Quotes-
"Overall, the performance is stellar, the production is fun and creative, and the melodies are fabulous."
- Kristin Cifelli, Artist Management, www.WeAreListening.org (Oct 29, 2010)
"Great songwriting with super solid singing which is both style and cool" Keller Williams, National Act, Host of NPRs Syndicated radio show "Kellers' Celler"
"I love Joe's art. His lyrics are evocative, his melodies are infectious, and his sense of rhythm is hypnotic. His recent CD has been in heavy rotation at my house"
- David LaMotte, David LaMotte/Performing Songwriter (Nov 14, 2010)
"I've been a promoter for 15 years, and this is fresh and wonderful-it just sounds so lush..it hasn't left my cd player since I put it in!-Kim Stills, promoter, "Saturday Stage, OR
"Ever since Joes' song "Cannonball" has spun around in my head, I've been stunned by his songs and spirit." Ken Gaines, legendary Texas songwriter, promoter, "Anderson Fair", Houston TX.
"Every song makes me want to hear it again" Chip Raman, musician extraordinaire, Philadelphia, PA.
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