Michael Joy

Michael Joy hails from the East Coast, where he fronted a few groups before migrating to the West. He's settled in Berkeley, a suitable spot for his easy mannered Americana, which is enriched with a glow of '70s era singer/songwriter charm. He is, at the core, a folk artist, but with a pop heart. And a Zen-like sense of warmth and wonder that imbues his subtle, yet crafty, material. Emmy nominated songwriter/producer Benjamin Birkbeck describes his songs and sounds as "a mix of Dylan, Traveling Wilburys, Beatles, Cowboy Junkies (and) The Grateful Dead with a modern alternative western rock edge." (Rivulet Music)(Miles Of Music Review August 05)

- "FROM THE FIRST LISTEN of track one, "To Climb", from Michael Joy's "River Of Days"(Rivulet Music) one feels to be with a very dear friend. This is a confident debut of the east coast Joy,
that moved to the west coast, and now is living in Berkeley, California. Michael Joy has fashioned a fairly diverse and arresting mix of contemporary singer-songwriter pop, and seventies americana. These eleven songs are as catchy as hell! Fine laid back guitar lines and a beautiful groomed arrangement of each song.... Stand out songs are "Night Flight Over Water", "Bakersfield", "Mark Twain", and "Better Men Than You". This subtle CD, with certainly
commercial (positively meant) aspirations has much to offer. Considering the potency of the
songwriting, I expect in the future Michael Joy will find himself being courted by numerous
record labels. Meanwhile, there's much here to enjoy on this excellent CD, "River Of Days"
Aug 05 review in Alt-Country (Netherlands)

-MTV HAS OFFERED a contract to license the songs on River Of Days to be used in shows for the coming season... MTV music supervisor, Jen Schwartz will be in charge of placing the songs

-NEW SONGS Recorded In Lexington Kentucky With Duane Lundy - February 5, 2006
11 new songs were
recorded with independent producer, Duane Lundy, known for his work with many independent artists. Members of the band "Scourge Of The Sea" added their unique talents to the project along with Duane's own multi-instrumental contribution, pictures, and some rough mixes will be up on this site soon..............

--SUMMER RADIO Campaign Ends with 145 Stations Having "River of Days" in Rotation - September 17, 2005
Thanks to the fine people at Tinderbox Music, Minneapolis, MN, over 145
college radio stations had songs from "River of Days" in rotation throughout the summer months.Thanks so much to each and every station who played the songs!

--MILESOFMUSIC.COM features "River Of Days" - July 22, 2005
Michael Joy hails from the East Coast, where he fronted a few groups before migrating to the West. He’s settled in Berkeley, a suitable spot for his easy mannered Americana, which is enriched with a glow of ‘70s era singer/songwriter charm. He is, at the core, a folk artist, but with a pop heart. And a Zen-like sense of warmth and wonder that imbues his subtle, yet crafty, material. Emmy nominated songwriter/producer Benjamin Birkbeck describes his songs and sounds as "a mix of Dylan, Traveling Wilburys, Beatles, Cowboy Junkies (and) The Grateful Dead with a modern alternative western rock edge." (Rivulet Music)

--RIVER OF DAYS in Rotation at over 130 College Radio Stations - June 22, 2005
River of days is now being played in over 130 college radio stations across North America. The radio campaign is in the early stages and we expect more stations to be added. Brandon Day, Director Of Radio Promotions at Tinderbox Music said "Overall the campaign is going well so far. We're into rotation at most of the stations, which is awesome. There are a great number of stations which have the record into solid rotation, and at a growing number of stations where it's still gaining momentum. The radio campaign runs for eight weeks and it's been great making contact with so many college radio music directors.

--TINDERBOX Music Takes River Of Days to 300 College Stations - April 22, 2005
Tinderbox Music, a well established indie promotion
and publicity firm with offices in Minneapolis, Boston, and Nashville, has chosen to launch "River Of Days" on a nine week radio promotional campaign to 300 colleges across North America beginning May 10th
.
--FOLKWEB Adds River Of Days To Online Store - March 23, 2005
Folkweb.com, one of the
most popular and discerning internet stores for acoustic based music, plans to feature
"River Of Days" in early April.
www.folkweb.com

--NICKELODEON USES 'Silence Speaks Louder Than Words'- March 11, 2005
Nickelodeon's "My Best Friend's Date" has licensed
the use of "Silence Speaks Louder than Words" from
"River Of Days". More later
on when the show will appear.

--RIVER OF DAYS "Bakersfield" Finalist in the Independent Music Awards - October 26, 2004
Just heard today that "Bakersfield" on "River of Days" is one of the five finalists in the Independent Musi