The music business is a beast, it is unforgiving,
it is ruthless and has a snakelike personality. That being said if it was not a tough business to try to thrive in then maybe it just would not be worth it, cause everyone else would be doing the same thing @joeyjamesband
Live interview October 26 at 7 pm et
Episode #379
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/avaliveradio/2016/10/26/episode-379-ava-live-radio-behind-the-music-with-jacqueline-jax
GETTING TO KNOW JOEY JAMES
by Jacqueline Jax host of A.V.A Live Radio
Joey James Band
The music business is a beast, it is unforgiving,
it is ruthless and has a snakelike personality. That being said if it was not a tough business to try to thrive in then maybe it just would not be worth it, cause everyone else would be doing the same thing. I am hopeful that we start seeing more songs with soul and passion in them , then some of the cookie cutter being produced right now!
I feel like a lot of the bad things in the business
are those trying to scam new artists trying to feel their way in, seems like a lot of folks just want the buck and that’s it. The greatest thing about music for me is when I get to set my two feet on that stage and sing my heart out to the crowd. It’s an adrenalin rush that is hard to replace, I know this because after the show I have a bit of a down time and I just need that drug again. When I can see the emotions being drawn out of one of my fans, then damn it I know I did my job that night!
Wow that’s a great question and to this,
I say when does the struggle end. I really drive myself hard and so I always feel like the next step in the process is just another stepping stone and I know those stones will be hard to walk on. Every time I walk the next stone and don’t slip then I smile and that my friends is my triumph. What I can say is ya never dwell on the past and what happened it happened, keep dreaming and keeping stepping on that next stone!
Well if I could have 5 minutes alone with someone
I would build that staircase up to heaven, I would grab a bottle of black velvet, a bottle of sprite, a couple of red solo cups and I would ask Saint Peter if I could just visit my Grandpa for that time. Grandpa was the man who taught me how to have grit, how to show compassion, how to dream, I followed in his footsteps and was a military man and that brought pride to him. I will never forget that pride and to this day that is one of my inspirations.
My inspiration came from my everyday experiences.
The struggles, the pain, the tears, the happiness, the good times, just all of the feelings one person can experience. Words can move mountains
My latest single is titled- Drinkin’ Here
This song is a twist on a heartbroken dude,
I watched as a close friend of mine went through this horrible break up and the drinking and parties got his mind off of things. It’s a heartbreak party song if that makes sense lol!
Where to buy Drinkin’ Here – https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/drinkin-here-single/id1134724191
You can always expect deep meaning in my lyrics
and you can always hear the passion in my voice when I sing my songs, whether it be in studio or live on stage. I am working on a full EP for 2017 but at this time I am really concentrating on putting out solid singles for now. I feel like my latest single is nostalgic, I have watched it connect to all various age groups and that’s a blessing.
I currently reside in the Big- D, Dallas , Texas.
The music scene is great here cause you can get a taste of all genres and really that improves my songwriting abilities. The best place to go if your really in for a country music night out is south of me, the Fort Worth Stock Yards. Music all day and all night long and hey you will even catch longhorns being driven through the heart of town!
Social media Links:
Website: http://joeyjamesband.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheJoeyJamesBand/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/joeyjamesband
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeyjames11/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joey-james-25305156
Reverbnation: https://www.reverbnation.com/thejoeyjamesband