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Joey Kay
Joey Kay has associated with Underground House Artists over the last decade and a half, such as Danny "Sweet D" Wilson (creator of "House Nation" Trax Records), Brian "Furious" Frazier of WKKC 89.3 FM Chicago's "Friday Night Audio", House Jam Records/LNR (Gary Wallace, Rick LeNoire, Larry Thompson), Terry Hunter, Mr K-Alexi, and other great Chicago-Based House artists. Joey also owned/engineered/produced in a considerably sized production 16 track 1 inch analog recording studio for many years, and has done live sound all around Chicago venues.
"The Past To The Present"
Playing in a 100 piece Orchestra in grade school, Junior High School, and marching band at Thornridge High School in Dolton, IL, and starting on drums and keys at a very early age, Joey played just about every percussive instrument, from Tympanis to Vibraphones, to the drum set, his main passion since a very early age.
Joey had played with many bands as a drummer, then a guitarist/vocalist/frontman, and had airplay on WXRT 93.1 Chicago, Q 101 WKQX Chicago, WLUW 88.7 Loyola Radio Chicago, and various on-air interviews with previous bands.
Electronic music was always an interest since a young age, and sequenced music production began at 15 years of age. It was the pulse of House Music that drew him into the realm, and his drumming skills came in very handy...
A Multi-Instrumentalist since a child, Joey Kay later attended Columbia College in Chicago, majoring in Fine Arts and receiving his BFA and a Certificate in Recording Engineering. Hes recorded hundreds of his own pieces, as well as recording others for a fee, or sometimes for free. He interned at the famed "Battery Studios" (Jive Records) in Chicago while attending Columbia in 1995, meeting and assisting in sessions with Cajmere and DaJae, Underground Kings, Fast Eddie, a Michael Jackson Remix (Steve O), and meeting famed Engineer/Producer "Critter" and assisting him in a remix for the Rock band "Filter". Also working with "Steve O" (Head Engineer, Battery Studios 1995), and Peter Black (Jive Division, Battery Studios, Chicago ).
Joeys past claim to fame is an Underground House International Extended Play release on House Jam Records in 1994 (Larry Thompson, Rick Lenoire, Gary Wallace) mistitled "Eclectiz" (actually meant to be "Eclectic" (search discogs.com for Joey Kay)), and featured on House Jams "Sanctuary E.P" Release, also in 1994. "Eclectiz" was a Worldwide Release, and went very well Overseas and in Europe. www.discogs.com/joeykay . Its still sold online at online new and used record stores, do a "Joey Kay" (quotes included) search to obtain a new or used copy of this release.
"The Present"
Now, with 8 E.P.'s under his belt (about 30 songs since May 29th, 2007), and a 9th E.P. to be released on September 13th, these songs are sold digitally Worldwide on download sites such as Rhapsody, Beatport, Juno, and over 60 more thusfar. iTunes and Napster are next, all thanks to GrooveSource Worldwide Distribution (www.groovesource.com for more info). You can find Joey Kay music just about ANYWHERE! Even 12 ringtones are available, for those who love House Music Ringtones!
Joey embarks on his best material to date as this is written, as working with vocalist, Alain Quinn and Sheridia have boosted the creative process considerably.
Best To All,
J o e y K a y
(last updated: September 5, 2007)
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Music:

Member Since: 6/11/2007
Band Members:

Joe Krupinski (Joey Kay):

All Original Music And Pertinent Music Melodie(s), Chief Producer/Engineer/Mastering

Alain Quinn:

Vocals, Vocal Melodies, Lyrics, Vocal Performance/Spoken Word

Alain Quinns Bio, From Scott Adams, WNUA 95.5 FM Chicago,
"It’s not often that a new voice can combine striking original songs with the best production talent and a virtual “A” list of top musicians to create a panorama of sound and style in a debut CD, but Chicago’s Alain Quinn does all of this and more with her “When God Made Woman.”"

"Five–time Grammy winner Elliot Scheiner (well known for his work with Steely Dan) and Mike Rivera (who’s helped shape the Grammy-winning sound of both Celia Cruz and Marc Anthony) shared credits for the final mix. Quinn’s “layers of sound” production generates the framework for her delicately sexy soprano: “my music is interesting, colorful, soulful, intricate and dreamy. I think you’ll be surprised when you hear it.”"

"First and foremost, Alain Quinn is a songwriter and she uses her insight into the feminine psyche as a foundation for each of these 11 tunes. You need look no further than the opening song “When God Made Woman” to understand than Quinn’s perspective is one that both men and women can relate to. As the song unfolds, we’re treated to a new version of an age-old tale – but with a fresh take which incorporates woman’s gift to the world, from the youthful innocence of a child to the mature wisdom of feminine tact. Quinn makes this point by using women of several ages to deliver the title phrase. And one man."

"This is storytelling at its very best. And it’s representative of the songwriter’s talent, which sometimes carries her own life story into the process. Two songs, “Love Me Deep” and “Flowers of Eden” were written during the several years she spent living on the island of Rhodes in Greece – a period of creative cleansing which opened her up to a new culture an widened her appreciation of her own talents. “I caught on as an English teacher while in Greece, and I used song lyrics from American pop songs to keep the students interested and involved,” she says. “These two songs came from within, but not necessarily from my experience.”"

"“When God Made Woman”, isn’t only about stories – the music moves effortlessly from song to song. Quinn’s arrangements are clever and jazzy, with an easy rock sheen that seems to amplify her style beyond the usual. Try to define her music. You’ll soon conclude that “listening” to Alain Quinn is probably the best way to describe it."

"Daughter of a musical family (her mother taught music and her dad was a jazz drummer), Alain recalls: “there was always music in our home. Classical, jazz, soul, R&B, you name it! So I studied music theory and voice and you can hear all of this influence on the CD.”"

"When it came time to record, Alain Quinn turned to some of music’s best names” “I asked Peter Hennes and Fareed Haque to contribute their electric and acoustic guitar play, and bassist Richard Patterson took time away from his regular gig with David Sanborn,” says Alain. “There’s Trumpeter Orbert Davis, Keyboardist Tom Vaitsas, Khari Parker (who’s toured with Boz Scaggs and Destiny’s Child) and drummer Tim Hipskind (who’s played with Brian Culbertson) share the traps, and dynamic percussionist Luis Quintero to help round out this stellar group. And Sugar Blue, who’s probably best known for his soulful harmonica play on the Rolling Stones “Miss You“ as a featured guest, I truly appreciate these people’s gifts. Each carries something special in their music, and I think “When God Made Woman” reflects this,” she said."

"Combine her talents as an inventive songwriter with a feminine viewpoint that resonates deeply with both men and women, and a coy, light-as-air voice with surprising earthiness and you have all the elements of a memorable recording."

"Listen to Alain Quinn and see if you don’t agree."

Buy the new album!

Listen to audio snippets:

1. Love Me Deep
2. Love 2 Love U More
3. When God Made Woman

Influences: Any GOOD Music..
Sounds Like: Grooves That Soothe The Soul.
Type of Label: Indie