The Joey Arroyo Band
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The Joey Arroyo Band

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"Phoenix New Times"

"That passionate attitude toward making his craft into a real career is what really impresses me about Joey Arroyo. His music is sweet, well thought out, and executed with precision, but he also knows what he's got to do to get his music out there. If there were more local artists with that sort of dedication, then no one would have to mine coffee shops' open mic nights to find great songwriters." - Brendan Joel Kelley


"Kill MTV News"

"Finding great singer/songwriters is hard these days. There's hardly anymore Paul Simon's, James Taylor's or Neil Diamond's around these parts. Joey Arroyo is the real deal. There really hasn't been a popular singer/songwriter since Chris Carabba came out with Dashboard Confessional, so I think that kids are ready to see some honest songwriting with great melodies."
- Kill MTV


"Anthony Narducci"

"I really enjoyed Joey's music and appreciate the personality he brings to the stage. As a judge for the 2005 Alice Cooper Proof is in the Pudding contest, I was amazed at the awesome acoustic talent in Phoenix. Moreover, I was especially moved by Joey's ability to bring the crowd into his performance with his jocular stage presence, superb voice control and engaging personality. A real winner!" - Solid Rock Foundation


"New Sound Network News (September 05)"

"Step back and allow Joey Arroyo to soothe & move you with his upcoming self-titled CD, scheduled to hit the streets very soon. This young songwriting phenom will astound you with his eclectic, acoustic vibe. Be sure to keep an ear tuned for him." - www.newsoundnetwork.com


Discography

Acoustic EP, 2005
Full Band Demo 06
Joey Arroyo Is...The Storyteller 2009

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The Phoenix New Times recently reviewed the Joey Arroyo Band's debut release:

"How do you know when your local band has hit it big in Arizona? Just ask Joey Arroyo, who might point to the fact that this acoustic rock quintet is headlining at one of The Valley's top venues next month.

The Marquee Theatre is usually reserved for national acts passing by on a tour, attracting people from all over Arizona, but the Joey Arroyo band, hopes to have no problem stocking the place with folks who might live in their neighborhood when they take stage on July 3rd. They deserve the success, based on what I heard from their debut record.

Joey Arroyo Is... The Storyteller features seven songs that, if you follow this correctly, tell a story. According to the man himself, it's the first in a series of six Joey Arroyo is... releases that will each delve into a different aspect of the band's creative abilities.

Oh, and are these guys pros at working the media. Their press kit came along with a delightful coloring book and a Crayola pack of eight crayons, essential for every kindergartner's first day of school... So, needless to say, I had the time of my life connect the dots and TRYING to stay inside the lines while soulfully rocking out to the J.A.B.Not that they needed such gimmicks to impress.

All of the songs blend together, from the opener "Dramedy," which deals with the complexities of a relationship -- "...Is this a drama, baby, or is this a simple comedy? We'll have to wait and see..." -- to the album's closing tune "Imaginary Man," making references to daily minutiae and how "Everybody needs something to talk about."

With that, The Joey Arroyo Band have a distinct sound and they let it show. Once the last note of the album hit (which is really more of a fade out) I was left thinking, "That's it? I want MORE!" And it goes by fast, too, with only one song, "Sugar in My Coffee," the best on the album, going over five minutes.

They sound like Jason Mraz without the pandering, and John Mayer without the self-indulgence: A perfect combination of acoustic and electric guitars with every other instrument necessary to bring these musical stories to life.

And the best things is, Joey Arroyo is just a fantastic songwriter. Period. Not a single track from this album felt like a throw-away tune just to fill an album quota. Every song had some kind of meaning, whether existential or rooted to the ground.

If Joey Arroyo Is... The Storyteller is any indication of the next five releases; this group just might become my favorite local act. And that's a bold statement."