Joel Hoekstra

13 ACOUSTIC SONGS

Joel Hoekstra's '13 acoustic songs' is an acoustic guitar based instrumental record with an emphasis on melody and arrangement. Joel doesn't try to "wow" you with technical playing on this one, he just gives you 13 great songs to enjoy. There are simple lines intertwining ;) and even a song in Dm (the saddest of all keys).

Musicians include:

Tim Lefebvre (Rudder, Wayne Krantz)-bass
Nir Z (John Mayer, Genesis)-percussion
Daniel Adair (Nickelback)-percussion
Joel Rosenblatt (Spyro Gyra)-percussion
Rich Stitzel (Miranda Lambert)-percussion
Christian Cullen (Night Ranger)-keys
Rob Clores (The Black Crowes)-keys
Dave Eggar (Michael Brecker, Evanescence)-cello
Matt Beck (Matchbox 20)-accordion

THE MOON IS FALLING

This CD, Joel Hoekstra's second, is the follow-up to the successful 'undefined'.

Once again, Hoekstra is backed by the incredible Virgil Donati (Planet X, Steve Vai) on drums and the amazing Ric Fierabracci (Andy Summers, Chick Corea) on bass.

The CD displays Hoekstra's expanding creative horizons and his pursuit of sonic invention while drawing on influences from rock, jazz, funk and classical. There are also some tongue-in-cheek moments along the way.

Co-produced and mixed by the incomparable T.J. Helmerich, 'The Moon is Falling' will entertain and delight fans of instrumental music and is an important landmark in the growth of a unique artist.

Tracks:

The Moon is Falling (sample)
Fire Island (sample)
Euphoria (sample)
Translucent (sample)
9/11 (sample)
Join Us (sample)
The Great Og (sample)
Baboons Are Dangerous (sample)
Antonia (sample)
Confessions (sample)
Snoop (sample)
Maybe Just at Parties (sample)
Kaleidoscope (sample)
Lull (sample)
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UNDEFINED

This CD of guitar driven instrumental music explores fresh approaches to funk and rock, as well as humorous takes on country, swing, and blues. It has been described as experimental, but accessible.

The disc features world class, ground breaking drumming from virtuoso Virgil Donati (Planet X, Tribal Tech) and unbelievable bass playing provided by Ric Fierabracci (Chick Corea, Andy Summers). There's also guest appearances from Howard Levy (Bela Fleck and the Flecktones) and Cathy Richardson.

Co-produced and mixed by T.J.Helmerich, this disc is bound to satisfy fans of instrumental music who are in search of something new.

Tracks:

Electric Fields (sample)
Urban Experiments (sample)
Mad Bar (sample)
Homework (sample)
Corny (sample)
Gorilla Man 2000 (sample)
Kill Swing (sample)
Space Cowboy (sample)
Reflections(sample)
Slide Tune (sample)
Plot in Motion (sample)
Afghanistan Blues (sample)
Spank Me (sample)

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DISCOGRAPHY

	Joel Hoekstra- 13 acoustic songs
	Joel Hoekstra- Undefined
	Joel Hoekstra- The Moon is Falling
	Night Ranger- Somewhereincalifornia
	Jack Blades- Rock 'n Roll Ride
	Jeff Scott Soto- Damage Control
	Rock of Ages - Original Cast Recording
	Cathy Richardson Band- Buzzzed
	Cathy Richardson Band-The Road to Bliss
	Cathy Richardson Band- Delusions of Grandeur
	A Chorus Line- The New Cast Recording
	Shaun Barker- No Hard Feelings
	Jimi Jamison- Crossroads Moment
	Jeff Jacobson- Jeff Jacobson
	Nellie McKay- Pretty Little Head
	Theo Eastwind- The O
	Hemispheres- Hemispheres
	Steve Broderick- Steve Broderick
	Steve Broderick- Shamrock Eyes
	Leslie Hunt- Your Hair is on Fire
	Black Bird White Sky- Black Bird White Sky
	Sophia Ramos- Revelator
	Tom Laverack- Cave Drawings
	Rebecca Hart- Crash & Strum
	Jeff Boyle - Downtown
	Jim Peterik- Jim Peterik and World Stage
	Jim Peterik- Rock America Smash Hits Live
	Raination- Harbinger
	Mark Adamy- Mark Adamy
	Dimitri Ehrlich- August
	Paul Alexander- Despite Everything You've Planned
	Erica Cashman- Nothing Left to Say
	Chicago Children's Choir- Open Up Your Heart
	Andrew Kwon- Armor of God
	Marcos- Take the High Road
	Hurtlocker- Embrace the Fall
	Workshop- Beyond the Unknown Territory
	Pete Murr - Alien 8 Yourself
	Reckless Place - innocence is no excuse
	Todd Alsup - facts & figues