Artist description JOI VEERARTIST PROFILEIt is the song that drives this artist. Never bound by “formula”, Joi’s style has exploded through his gravitation to the guitar as his main songwriting tool. His drumming background has given him a keen awareness of rhythm and percussion which bubbles beneath his signature vocals delivering waves of fluid melody. There is a splash of “world beat” flavor countering and fusing the ever-present rock electric and acoustic guitars.The human experience is his most fascinating palette. The interaction and perspective of people are the substance of his lyrics which are woven through the fabric of infectious melodies. Whether a simple statement of emotion or a testimonial to Joi’s life experiences, the result is a brutally honest song written and delivered with conviction as an extension of himself. Joi constantly dares and redefines his artistic license. His songs are conceptually, lyrically and musically engaging in their dynamics.

Music Style Modern Rock

Musical Influences Various British & Alternative/Modern Rock

Similar Artists Fastball / Goo Goo Dolls / Live

Artist History JOI VEERBIOGRAPHYSilence and space will flurry into controlled mayhem like a whisper to a scream… ~ Joi VeerJoi has many musical influences, from early favorites such as Peter Gabriel, Graham Parker, U2, David Bowie, Elvis Costello, John Lennon and Petula Clark to the more recent brilliance of Alanis Morrisette, Pearl Jam, Live, Soundgarden, Goo Goo Dolls and Fastball. In 1988, inspired by brainstorming with keyboardist Larry Oakes (Foreigner, Bad Company), Joi went to London to explore the musical dynamics of the rock scene where he met renowned producer Alan Winstanley (Madness). Their relationship was maintained for years afterward. Joi returned in 1989 to New York after generating interest from a CBS affiliated record label. He began writing with his former session guitarist, Ken Gorman (Keith Stewart, MCA) and together, they recorded and published several songs. Two more songs were published from a co-writing venture in 1993 with keyboardist John Novak spinning off three music videos which aired in heavy rotation on several rock video television programs on Manhattan Cable. This marked the end of his “keyboard driven” phase. In 1997, he reunited with producer/guitarist Ken Gorman to record new material. Joi Veer’s new CD entitled “ON” features the rock rhythms of drummers Steve Holley (McCartney & Wings, Joe Cocker) & Shawn Pelton (Shawn Colvin, Saturday Night Live), as well as bassists Jeff Allen (Duncan Sheik ) & Mark Egan (Joan Osborne/Marc Cohn). Also contributing were engineers Steve Addabbo (Suzanne Vega, Shelter Island Sound) and Pat Dillet (They Might Be Giants). “ON” has received airplay on college and commercial radio stations in the NY/NJ and Boston areas which have shows featuring independent new artists. Recently, his song “I Know What I Know” was in the Top-50 on billboardtalentnet.com. In addition, he placed a song called “Somewhere In Your Soul” on a TV show called “Beyond Chance” on the Lifetime Network hosted by Melissa Etheridge and in the feature film ”Hook, Line & Sinker”, and another song “The Cruelest Fate” in an independent short film. These are Tracks #3, #4 and #5 respectively on his new recording. He is promoting his CD via the internet and pursuing avenues for film & TV soundtrack.

Group Members Joi VeerVarious musicians for recordingof new CD entitled "ON"

Instruments Vocals/Acoustic & Rhythm Guitars/Percussion

Location Weehawken, New Jersey - USA

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