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About Me

Lets see, I do not really like to talk about myself, but I will. I have a dream job working in the music industry. I have been working in music and entertainment since I 13. I started setting up sound for events and announcing base ball games in Brighton. When the school decided to buy PA equiptment, I was the guy who learned how to use it. I began DJing about the same time. I started at Rollies Roller Rink and learned the craft from Memphis #1 DJ, Stan "The Man" Bell. It was then I knew I wanted to be involved with music the rest of my life! From the skating rink, I went on to local radio stations before deciding to make the move to the big city. I worked at a couple stations around town, DJed parties, and ran a recording studio. While in the studio I became interested in music events in Memphis. I worked with Crossraods and several other events before landing a dream job at the Blues Foundation. Now I travel the country ( the boss gets to go out of country) to Blues Festivals. I also produce the International Blues Challenge, which brought 130 acts to Memphis last year, and The Blues Music Awards (formally The W.C. Handy Awards)which is held at the Cook Convention Center. I also produce a national radio show which will be carried on XM radio.I also work for Joe Bonamassa booking Blues in the Schools programs around the world and as a Radio Consultant.I have a great daughter, that I love very much! I miss her when she is not here.....

My Interests

Music, cooking and enjoying life!

I'd like to meet:

Folks that love live music, beer and having a good time.

Music:

I listen to everything, and like most!

Movies:

Men in Black, Ice Age, Mission Impossible.

Television:

The Daily Show, South Park,CSI, Law and Order

Heroes:

My heroes are the artists that go out, work hard, make a way and a name for themselves and brings the world joy by sharing thier art!

My Blog

2008 Blues Music Awards

The Blues Foundation will present the Blues Music Awards for the first time in their 29-year history in the Mississippi Delta, the birthplace of the Blues. Performers, industry representatives and f...
Posted by Joe Wesley on Sun, 06 Apr 2008 04:57:00 PST

Last Days to Get Total Weekend Package (Big Blue) Tickets

There are a very limited number of Total Weekend Package ($150) tickets left. These are limited by the fact that they include entrance to the Keeping the Blues Alive Awards. That room can hold ...
Posted by Joe Wesley on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:46:00 PST

2008 Blues Music Awards

2008 Blues Music Awards Acoustic Album of the Year Marie Knight - Let Us Get Together Bobby Rush - Raw Fruteland Jackson - Tell Me What You Say Dave Riley and Bob Corritore - Travelin' The Dirt Road J...
Posted by Joe Wesley on Thu, 13 Dec 2007 08:41:00 PST

160 acts competing in the International Blues Challenge

Don't miss another record breaking year! A total of 160 acts will play in the 24th International Blues Challenge on historic Beale Street. This year we will see 100 bands and 60 solo/duo acts competin...
Posted by Joe Wesley on Thu, 06 Dec 2007 11:24:00 PST

2008 Keeping the Blues Alive Award Recipients Named

Memphis, TN Twenty-one individuals and organizations will be honored with The Blues Foundation's 2008 Keeping the Blues Alive (KBA) Award during a recognition brunch at the Downtown Doubletree...
Posted by Joe Wesley on Fri, 09 Nov 2007 12:57:00 PST

International Blues Challenge is coming....

The 2008 International Blues Challenge semifinals will be Thursday January 31 and Friday February 1 and the finals will be Saturday February 2. Beginning October 1, look for host hotel information, ...
Posted by Joe Wesley on Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:29:00 PST

From Blueswax:Blues Foundation's Joe Whitmer To Marry:

The staff of BluesWax is proud to congratulate a good friend of ours and of the Blues in general. We all know that the staff of The Blues Foundation is small but mighty and one of the mightiest...
Posted by Joe Wesley on Thu, 31 May 2007 09:08:00 PST

Over 65 Nominees to Attend Blues Music Awards

Over 65 Nominees to Attend Blues Music Awards The 2007 Blues Music Awards, universally recognized as the highest honor given to Blues musicians, will feature world class performances by over 65 nomine...
Posted by Joe Wesley on Sat, 21 Apr 2007 08:11:00 PST

2006 Blues Music Awards to Air on BET J

As Music Director of the Blues Music Awards I am excited to announce that the air dates for the 2006 Blues Music Awards have been announced. The national broadcast on Viacom' BET J Network are: April ...
Posted by Joe Wesley on Wed, 28 Mar 2007 01:28:00 PST

Blues and Brews Fundraiser with John Hammond

Boscos--The Restaurant for Beer Lovers and The Blues Foundation are teaming up for a Blues and Brews fundraiser Saturday, April 7, from 1-4 pm at Boscos, 2120 Madison in midtown Memphis.&...
Posted by Joe Wesley on Wed, 07 Mar 2007 01:57:00 PST