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About Me

Starting his musical career in his homeland of Canada, Joel has recently moved to California to be closer to the 'biz'. Focussing on songwriting as a whole, Joel has written close to a hundred songs and has recorded about thirty of them, trying to build up a decent portfolio. Growing up in the South Pacific, Africa, and Canada, Joel's wild array of musical influences from Reggae to Afro-beat to Rock and even Hip-hop give his music a flavor that is unlike any other. So keep watching out for this rising musician as he continues make news (see blog entitled: Newspaper), win awards (see blog entitled: KLLY 95.3: 1st Place) as well as write and record songs.By the way, we finally got some music up here. These are Joel's bedroom demos. These recordings are very low budget, low quality, and recorded in places like bedrooms, parking lots, and closets using the very finest welfare equipment including karaoke mics and a lot of duct tape. If you enjoy these even the slightest bit, keep tuning in. We can't say exactly what Joel has up his sleeves right now, but he is working with some very cool people in the industry and you're about to see and hear some fun stuff. Check out this video below.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 8/11/2005
Band Website: Coming Soon
Band Members: Joel Jacob: Guitars, Vocals, Bass, Drums, Percussion, Keys, Harmonica.Matt Grier: Drums on Fish So Fine.
Influences: Some big ones are: Bob Marley, Bob Dylan, Bad Brains, Ben Harper, Beck, Beatles, Elvis, Incubus, Mason Jennings, Sublime, Jamiroquai, Jimi Hendrix, Rage Against the Machine, Citizen Cope, Ziggy Marley, Deliriou5, G. Love & Special Sauce, Red Hot Chili Peppers, John Frusciante, Dispatch, Jack Johnson, Toots and the Maytals, Desmond Dekker, Wyclef Jean, Frank Sinatra, all my friends making great music, Silence Club, Bryan, Chris, Matt, Jimmy, Jeff, Mento Buru, National Product, Safe Sounds Crew, you guys are awesome.
Sounds Like: Jack Johnson, Sublime, Mason Jennings, Bob Dylan, G. Love.
Record Label: Hoping to make a good deal with some good people.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Now You Know

Here's some info on the instrumentation on "Now You Know" and where I purchased or acquired these instruments:Martin Guitar- United StaesBaritone Ukelele- FijiFrog Guiro- AustraliaJuju Beads- Papua Ne...
Posted by Joel Jacob on Sat, 20 Jan 2007 09:48:00 PST

...Bad times...

Sorry about the canceled shows this week. I seemed to have injured my hand, but am planning to be back on stage this Friday at Xanders, and maybe a visit to the stage at Fishlips on Wednesday or Thurs...
Posted by Joel Jacob on Tue, 09 May 2006 08:37:00 PST

KLLY 95.3: 1st Place!!!!

Well, it was a great night all around. Every band was amazing and there was a terrific turnout. I just want to personally thank a few people: God, for being so faithful, even though I really suck some...
Posted by Joel Jacob on Fri, 28 Apr 2006 12:00:00 PST

Radio Airplay, Finally!!!!!!

Anybody listen to KLLY 95.3? Well, you should start now. In the next week or so, my song, Fish So Fine will be promo'd leading up to my show that KLLY is sponsoring on the 15th. So plea...
Posted by Joel Jacob on Thu, 09 Mar 2006 04:28:00 PST

Sri Lanka

Well, Joel is back from his well needed trip to Sri Lanka. He had an amazing time chilling there. The good vibes of the tropics inspired Joel to do a bunch of cool new writing. Keep checking in for mo...
Posted by Joel Jacob on Sun, 08 Jan 2006 04:21:00 PST

Newspaper

Joel was just featured in today's paper and online, with a big article and a picture and everything. Check out the link. http://www.bakersfield.com/living/story/5703553p-5721175c.ht ml...
Posted by Joel Jacob on Fri, 18 Nov 2005 05:42:00 PST

The Pants. Hmmm?...

Well, it all started when Chris, Andrea, Anna and I took a trip up to Hinton. Anna drew a very detailed map of how to get to her folks' house in Edmonton and she even drew my car, labeled it "Joely Pa...
Posted by Joel Jacob on Sat, 24 Sep 2005 01:38:00 PST

I shared a gangsta' handshake with Citizen Cope.

I went to see Citizen cope in Hollywod at the House of Blues, and I was early, so I took a walk down Sunset Strip. And who steps out of a restaurant in front of me? None other than the man himself. So...
Posted by Joel Jacob on Sat, 10 Sep 2005 12:38:00 PST