Hi I'm Joe!!!!!!! I have a bachelor's degree in music from the Shenandoah Music Conservatory in Winchester Virginia. I studied classical and Jazz while I was there. For many years I taught guitar lessons on a regular basis around the Washington DC area. Before joining my current band (A.LL) I worked as a studio musician and free lance guitarist as well as touring rigorously with a rock/ska/metal band called 33 West. With my time in that band I had toured in most places in the United States as well as a few areas outside of the country. I have played the Warped tour from 2002-2005, as well as many of the flipeside festivals traveling through the virginia area. In October of 2006 I was hired by Matt Squire (panic at the Disco, thrice and many others) and Epic Records to record a full length album with artist Juliet Simms. The album is now out under the name 'Automatic Loveletter'. Later in 2007 I joined up with Malitia Group's newly signed artists, Driving East. I have done several tours with them, including South By South West and a tour with Set Your Goals and Just Surrender. I am Currently playing and touring with Automatic Loveletter. This band is awesome and you should support it. Hooray for music!
Beat It by Driving East -This is a cover of Micheal Jackson's classic. Malitia Group wanted the band to record a cover song for their Japanese release of the new record. I Like my solo in this one due to the over use of the wammy bar.
The Answer by Automatic Loveletter - This song is a little fast and more upbeat compaired to the majority of the songs I record on this record. I played bass on this one. I absolutely love this girl's voice.
Uncanny Melancholy by Jackie Gino - I came in and recorded some guitar leads with a nylon string classical guitar for this band. This is one of my favorite solos I have done.
Hush by Automatic Loveletter - This song's mood is sad and powerful. I think it's beautiful. Again, I love this girl's voice.
Leapold and Lobe by 33 West - KC and I have a "shred off" in the bridge of this one. I love all the guys in this band and think they are so talented.
Liberty by Margot MacDonald - I've worked a ton with this girl in the past year. If you haven't heard her yet you should definately check her out. Huge fan of the bridge in this tune.
This is a video of KC and me jamming!!!!!
Automatic Love Letter @ The House of Bricks in Des Moines, IA.
Check out the gnarly guitar solo I get at the end of the song.
