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Michael Joyner

..its all smiles and hugs...

About Me

Singer, songwriter Michael Joyner has spent the last few years in Memphis Tennessee perfecting his sound. His music is a mixture of funky soul, folk, jazz and rock pulling influences from musicians like Amos lee, Curtis Mayfield and Blind Willie McTell to Hank Williams and Neil Young. Mike got his start playing guitar and co-writing with bands like Bella Sun and Valencia Robinson. Now he’s working on his solo act while trying to make a few friends on the way.

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Member Since: 1/11/2006
Band Website: cdbaby.com/cd/michaeljoyner
Band Members: Michael Joyner on Vocals and Guitar Wes Morgan on Bass Cliiff "Peewee" Jackson on Drums Melvin Turner on Congas Didem Somel on Violin
Influences: These Days: Jimmy Cliff, Radio Head, Stevie Wonder, Hank Williams, Ann Peebles, Joanna Newsome, Amos Lee, Hendrix, Fela Kuti, Tom Waits, The Four Vagabonds, The Five Royals, Lou Reed, Elliot Smith, Smashing Pumpkins, The Meters, Tori Amos, Bob Dylan, Bjork, Curtis Mayfield, Miles Davis, Skip James, Shuggie Otis, and Susana Baca........
Sounds Like: A little of Amos Lee, Bella Sun, Curtis Mayfield, Nick Drake,and Richie Havens.....
Record Label: <a href="http://s97.photobucket.com/albums/l233/mi
Type of Label: None

My Blog

C.d Release April 5th 2008 @ the Hi-Tone

.........ok folks I finally finished my E.P. I'm very happy and excited about the release of these songs. The whole song writing, singing thing was a very new experience for me and it took me a while ...
Posted by Michael Joyner on Sun, 17 Feb 2008 09:08:00 PST

Been recording..

If you're wondering where I've been and what I've been up to, I've spent the last year getting my shit together and recording my solo premiere. I'll be releasing an EP this next spring when the year i...
Posted by Michael Joyner on Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:14:00 PST

Otha Turner Family reunion/picnic!

I traveled to Gravelsprings, Mississippi this past Saturday to dance and sing with some of the best Blues performers I've heard around "these parts" @ the Turner family reunion/picnic. Otha Turner liv...
Posted by Michael Joyner on Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:32:00 PST