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Rock Writer

Music Journalist, aka Rock Writer, aka Joe

About Me


I'm a music journalist based in Delaware. I currently write, or have written for a variety of publications in the mid-Atlantic region, including Atlantic City Weekly, Press Focus, the News Journal, the Washington Times, the Daily Local News, the Morning Call, and many others. I primarily cover national or signed acts, but I'm always willing to check out and write up new talent. So if you're an artist or band looking for coverage in the Philadelphia area, send me a note and I'll reply with my contact information.
As for my personal side, I love spending time near the ocean and beach, and anything to do with that - swimming, fishing, boating, or just soaking up the sun! In a past life, I must have lived on a tropical island, because the ones I've visited - the Bahamas, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Hawaii - are my favorite places in the world (especially HAWAII!).
I love baseball, both playing and watching (GO PHILLIES!). I coach Little League.
I enjoy creative writing, photography, and magic (the fun stuff with cards and coins, NOT witchcraft!).
I'm a pretty good cook, and I make GREAT mixed drinks!

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Cool bands and music artists. If you are, or know of an up-and-coming musical artist looking for press coverage, tell them to send me a message, and I'll be in touch.
Other interesting people are welcome as well!
Artists and bands can also submit your materials online through Sonicbids! If you are not yet a Sonicbids member and want to submit online, go here:

and sign-up for the Sonicbids Combo Package (includes your submission AND a discounted Sonicbids membership). If you are already a Sonicbids member, log in to your account and visit the Promoter Drop Box to submit.You can also call to confess, complain, compliment, or connect at 302-294-5990.

Music:

That's what I do. Check out my "FRIENDS" for some of my favorites.

Movies:

In no particular order: GROUNDHOG DAY, CRASH, THE USUAL SUSPECTS, OPEN RANGE, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, CASINO ROYALE, ALMOST FAMOUS, PULP FICTION, 12 ANGRY MEN, DAZED AND CONFUSED, BOOGIE NIGHTS, THREE STOOGES SHORTS, THE DIRTY DOZEN, LOTS MORE...

Television:

I don't watch a lot.

My Blog

Check Out My Music Article Blog

Let me know what you think... http://sound-waves-column.blogspot.com/
Posted by Rock Writer on Mon, 02 Apr 2007 05:22:00 PST

My Sonicbids Drop Box is now open for business!

Artists and bands that are looking for press reviews can now submit materials to me online through Sonicbids! I am writing CD reviews and band profiles for the PRESS FOCUS papers in Delaware County ...
Posted by Rock Writer on Mon, 12 Feb 2007 08:18:00 PST

Creating a Pop Star

This is real. It explains how "stars" like Britney Spears make records:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irk3_p15RJY&eurl=...
Posted by Rock Writer on Thu, 30 Nov 2006 05:33:00 PST

I'm A Sandwich

This is pretty cool. My buddy owns a restaurant in Marco Island, Florida. He's named a bunch of the items on the lunch menu after people he knows. I'm a sub! - and just like me, I'm tasty, and I come ...
Posted by Rock Writer on Wed, 22 Nov 2006 10:16:00 PST

Rob Thomas Interview/Feature

http://atlanticcityweekly.com/view.php?id=4458
Posted by Rock Writer on Wed, 22 Nov 2006 09:56:00 PST

Survey Survey

What's your favorite.... Beverage (non-alc) ? Pepsi One Beverage (alc) ? Vodka and Seven-Up with a Lime Color ? Blue Food ? Surf & Turf Item of clothing ? Jeans Meal of the day ? dinner ...
Posted by Rock Writer on Wed, 08 Feb 2006 07:01:00 PST