REVIEWS
What are people saying about Joel Hoekstra?
13 ACOUSTIC SONGS
"Joel's acoustic songs are far more introspective and contemplative than I imagined, so much so, that I have a new appreciation for his versatility as an all-around guitarist." |
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"These are solid, well-constructed songs played with skill and some fine arranging. A good acoustic outing for Mr. Hoekstra." |
THE MOON IS FALLING
"'The Moon is Falling' shows a glimpse of Donati's scary talents and Hoekstra's fantastic songwriting. Fans should pick this one up for Donati's flawless drumming and Hoekstra's stellar guitar work." |
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"Joel Hoekstra is one of those artists that provides absolute proof that the music industry has it's head up it's collective ass.....The Moon is Falling impressed me from the first riff to the last....a progressive instrumental rock showcase that shows an artist pushing boundaries, breaking rules." |
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UNDEFINED
"Hoekstra is bound to become a major name in the field of guitar-oriented instrumental music. Let him take his place among the greats; 'Undefined' proves he's earned that right." |
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"'Undefined' is a positively breathtaking album. Yes, it's that good. Hoekstra probably won't be unknown for long." |
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NIGHT RANGER
"Hoekstra, Gillis, and Blades were all over the stage like madmen, and from the first moments, it was like Hoekstra had been a part of Night Ranger for years. Hoekstra pays complete respect to the band's legacy and does total justice to all of the riffs and guitar duels (with Gillis) that Night Ranger fans expect and love. No doubt, Hoekstra has had a tough and delicate slot to fill, replacing a fan favorite in Jeff Watson, but he makes it look easy without coming off as cocky." |
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"Night Ranger, like last year, was clearly the best band again this year. Brad Gillis and new guitarist Joel Hoekstra were so in sync that I, and many others, couldn't believe our eyes. No other guitarists on the bill came close to what these guys can do!" |
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THE TURTLES
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"The medley included “Magic Fingers” from the zany 200 Motels album and young–gun guitarist Joel Hoekstra pulled off a ripping solo that nearly tore the roof off the theatre!" |
ROCK OF AGES
"The onstage band features musicians who have played with members of the Alan Parsons Project, Starship, Night Ranger, Matchbox Twenty, Rod Stewart, Survivor, and others, so they get things right, especially guitar god Joel Hoekstra." "one of the best mainstream showcases for electric guitar playing Broadway has ever offered. And it's hard to imagine anyone more suited for the show's lead guitar duties than Joel Hoekstra." |
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LOVE, JANIS
“the seven-piece band accompanying Richardson truly rocks! Lead guitarist, Joel Hoekstra, blasts the roof off the building...” |
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“She is supported by a first class band, especially Joel Hoekstra on lead guitar. His tone, phrasing, dynamic range, articulation and total feel for the music are completely mindblowing.” |
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It Ain't Nothin But the Blues
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"a fired up cast of singers and musicians....roaring guitar solos by Joel Hoekstra." |
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"Drop-dead singers, backed by a drop-dead band......The band was tight and featured amazing
guitar by Joel Hoekstra." |
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