Studio
Joey D
Singer, Songwriter, Guitars, Keyboards, Triangle
I am humbled to be in the presence of these quality musicians.
I've been playing guitar for about 20 years or so. I bought a piano in 2009 and taught myself to play. It's really sparked my creativity and I've written quite a few songs on it. Many are on my new CD, The Apple.
I also picked up an electronic drum kit. I didn't really need much training for this since I've been air drumming since I was a toddler. I'm not a master of any particular instrument but I think I'm dangerous enough with a few of them that you might actually enjoy some of the songs. I certainly enjoyed recording them. I hope you give me a listen.
For what seems like forever, I've made up tunes in my head and it never seems to stop. I always seem to have some kind of tune playing in my head. Sometimes I'll run to the guitar or piano and start banging it out. If I don't record it quickly I'm sure to forget it the next day!
Many of the songs on The Apple were inspired by my girlfriend and her daughters. They have enriched my life and I'm so grateful for that.
My main influence and favorite band is The Beatles. Of course, there are lots of others from around the same time period that have influenced me, too. However, I'm not stuck in the past and there are quite a few new artists that I really like.
Thanks for supporting me... and my rock and roll music!
Also owner of Embryo Design Inc and DiviGuy.com
The Band
Steve Hall
Producer, Guitarist Extraordinaire, Songwriter
A singer songwriter in his own right, Steve is a much sought after record producer with over 25 years experience in the music industry. Steve, with his wife Shelly, spent time in Nashville working with the big boys and also sailed the Caribbean playing gigs on all the islands. He continues working in the Tampa, FL area where he also enjoys sailing and playing gigs with his wife Shelly. Steve co-wrote a few of the songs on The Apple but added his own flavor to everything on the album and I'm so grateful for that.
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Kyle Rife
Monster Guitar Player
Immediately after recording my album, Kyle went on tour with Jimmy Buffet and his guitar player Ilo Ferreira and playing for tens of thousands of people in stadiums around the country. I was lucky enough to meet him just before he went on the road. He spent 2 weeks laying down most of the lead guitar parts and gave my songs that extra punch they needed. The licks he came up with for these songs are amazing. Kyle is such a talented guitar player and I'm so lucky to have him on my first CD. Thank you so much Kyle!
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Shelly
Vocals, Percussion
Shelly sings beautiful harmonies and can really belt it out when she wants to. She sings the amazing lead vocal on "Too Good to be True" and her background vocals gave my songs balance. She also played the congas on many of the songs and give them a subtle Latin flavor. Her warmth and energy were an integral part of this whole process. We could not have done it without you Shelly and I'm so grateful.
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