I was born on a shrimp boat, in the Mississippi Delta, in hard times. There wasn't even a year for it, they just called it "hard times". I cut my chops on the "chitlin circuit" throughout the early 60's, backing many a has-been, and many more "ain't never been's". I'd spend winters on the boat when times was tough, then I caught a parasite from eating raw shrimp in '69, and moved to the West Coast to recover. I was left on the doorstep of a nice mexican family in La Puente, Ca., and they raised me to become the mexican that I am today.
Assumming that you have figured out that the story above is a joke, I'll give you a brief look into Joe Calles' musical universe...In 1976, at the age of FIFTEEN, I was given a bass and, with a couple of short sabbaticals, I've been playing ever since.
At the moment, I am playing bass in many diverse settings. I play blues with the Blueshounds. Rock/blues with Snooks Jordan. Jazz with the Sacred Vibes. Latin/Rock with Bottom Line. I also serve in the music ministry at my home church, Water of Life in Fontana, as well as at Calvary Chapel Golden Springs in Diamond Bar. In the past I have played with artists as varied as reggae/Afro artist Selasse, jazz guitarist Ray Fuller (George Duke, Whitney Houston), worship leader Chris Falson, christian bluesman Daryll Mansfield, keyboardist/saxman Todd Q. Lynch (Helen Bailor, Crystal Lewis), blues legend Eddie C. Campbell (Muddy Waters, James Brown), B-3 organ master Deacon Jones (John Lee Hooker, Curtis Mayfield, Freddie King, Santana). First band I ever played in was led by a one-legged borracho/guitarist/flautist/clown/pied-piper/brother-in-law named Sergio Ibarra. I will always be thankful to him, Dennis Felix and Rick Gallegos for allowing me to join the party!!!
I'm also available for last minute fill-ins...
Would luv to hear new cover versions of my songs . Fancy a go. Do a video as well (if u like) and if they're okay I'll put it on my Myspace, Youtube, Metacafe , IAMRADIO , Jango etc,etc,etc. Songs range from Pop,Folk,Rock,Country...etc! Check me out on my Widget....Songs,Videos,Info,blogs,Store with downloads etc....All in one WIDGET!
Thanks for being the Sanctified Boogie Trouser Experience's friend. It was great jammin with you the other week, Joe. Stop by at any time for some Christian blues.
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how's it going man??? I was at Newport yesterday and they had a blues band playing for their concert in the park- and I thought of you! If you're free next friday night, come on down!
You forgot to mention in your list of credits that you have shared the stage with many of the legendary big shows from the past, present and not so distant future. hahahaha
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