Artist description A dynamic, yet casual performer, Joe brings to the stage only his acoustic guitar, and "Don Henley on testosterone voice". Those familiar with the fine full band production of the CD miss nothing in his solo unplugged set. "The guitar, the voice, and the song came first." Says Joe. "The rest was arranged around that core, so I could tour solo without compromising the CD." When asked about his uplifting lyrics, Joe is nothing if not positive when he says; "I try to leave people with the feeling that things can change for the better." He’s been called the Frank Capra of the singer/songwriters.

Music Style Uplifting acoustic rock that will excite your ears and warm your heart.

Musical Influences Paul Simon, Jame Taylor, Don Henley, Randy Newman, Bob Marley, The Police & Bruce Cockburn

Similar Artists Paul Simon, Jame Taylor, Don Henley, Randy Newman, Bob Marley, The Police & Bruce Cockburn

Group Members Lead Vocals & Acoustic Guitar: Joe Rathburn, Drums: Art Rodrguez, Bass: Kevin "Yeehah" Hennessy, Electric Guitar: Jamie Kime, Violin & Mandolin: Dennis Caplinger, Organ: Greg "GT" Terrell, Harmonica: Jeffery Joe Morin, Clarinet: Rod Cradit, Percussion: Tommy Aros, Keyboard: David Blackburn, Backing Vocals: Eve Selis, Mattie Batista, Mark Intravaia, Joe Rathburn & Smokey the jealous cat.

Instruments Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Percussion, Violin, Mandolin, Clarinet, Keyboard, Organ & Harmonica

Albums Little Suns

Press Reviews "In all the years I have spent in this business... I have received thousands of tapes/CDs... only two have been special... now there are three!" -Tom O. Reed, Former major label A&R manager

Location San Diego, CA - USA

Copyright notice. All material on MP3.com is protected by copyright law and by international treaties. You may download this material and make reasonable number of copies of this material only for your own personal use. You may not otherwise reproduce, distribute, publicly perform, publicly display, or create derivative works of this material, unless authorized by the appropriate copyright owner(s).