“A cross between Howlin’ Wolf and Stevie Ray Vaughn.” (LA Times) Joe Wood & The Lonely Ones play regularly all over southern California.
Today, Joe Wood & The Lonely Ones, a roadhouse blues group, are JOE WOOD lead vocals and guitar, SCOTT TAYLOR on drums, MARK CAMPBELL on bass and on the piano DENNIS GREEN .
Over the years, Joe has been privileged to work with amazing musicians. its been an honor to play with each of them and have them record on his records. Cats like...Mike Malone, Kid Ramos, Dennis Green, Wado, Steve "Sully" O'Sullivan, Gregory "Smog" Boaz, Scott Lambert and so many others. Its been a lot of fun and I have learned so much. They have all made me the blues man that I am today.
His tenacious writing and arrangement style combined with a unique Morrison-like voice will mysteriously journey the audience from one song to the next. Each song has an underlying roots feel that live at the core of each composition, evoking a unique style combined with a powerful performing presence.
Joe Wood has been honored to share the stage and invited to perform with some of the greats including BB King, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker Jr., Ray Manzarek (of the Doors) and George Thorogood.
Influenced by Patty Smith, John Doe, Jim Morrison and the Doors, Albert King, Son House, Bob Marley and Alice Cooper.
To add to the eight recorded albums already on his discography, his current roadhouse blues band, Joe Wood and The Lonely Ones, released the 2004 self-title 'The Lonely Ones' (which has sold over a four thousand albums, to date). The 2006 release 'Blues Out of Long Beach, CA' proves Joe Wood has developed a solid blues style to serve notice to even the most die-hard blues fan. He has learned from the lates and the greats and, once again, breaks the boundaries set...by genre.
THE MUSICIAN... ASCAP member Joe Wood has been writing, collaborating, recording and performing for more than three decades. This full-time musician and artist contines to balance a variety of projects. This is a part of the story...
...the roadhouse blues
The Lonely Ones trio is his roadhouse blues project of the past decade. With Scott Taylor on drums and Mark Campbell on bass frontman Joe Wood plays lead guitar while mesmerizing with a Morrison-like presence. The Lonely Ones are a powerful force around Southern California and sell records throughout the Americas, Europe, Austrailia and beyond.
“A cross between Howlin’ Wolf and Stevie Ray Vaughn.” (LA Times)
...the other projects Sparked by a 7 year suggestion to write for and/or spend time in Nashville he embarks on his latest study, the roots of country.
A comprehensive catalogue of lyrics is underway and is rallied for submission.
Two months into exploring this new interest Joe is approached by friend Matt Hensley (Flogging Molly's) to collaborate on
ol' timey tunes, a side project called Tear in My Beer, with the first performance January 30th. The next Lonely Ones album to be released in spring 2009.
the story... Invited to join as lead singer, in 1983, the seminal OC rock band TSOL embarked on a world wide tour and the rest is part of early punk rock history. Collaborating with Mike Roche on Bass, Ron Emory on Guitar and Mitch Dean on Drums TSOL opened for the likes of Guns ‘n’ Roses, X & Soundgarden, recorded SEVERAL top selling albums, made the Top 100 Billboard chart, is featured on MTV and soundtracks a variety of surf, skate and feature films. In 1996, along with drummer Mitch Dean, Joe Wood purchased the trademark names of TSOL & True Sounds of Liberty. With a need to pursue his true loves, Joe leaves the band to explore and study the roots of blues, rock & Mc5 genres. He ocassionally performs TSOL music of this era throughout the Americas.
...the greats Invited and honored to perform with some of the greats the lists include BB King, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker Jr., Ray Manzarek (of the Doors), Brophy Dale, Scott Lambert, Hollywood Hank and George Thorogood. Original Lonely Ones members include Steve "Sully" O'Sullivan on drums and the Legendary Dennis Green ..boards who join the trio regularly in the LA area.
"This is what American rock 'n' roll is all about." (Daily News)
BANDS 1998-current Joe Wood & The Lonely Ones - roadhouse blues
1996-currentTSOL (true sounds of liberty)-american rock n roll (Brazil)
1993-1995 Cisco Poison-roots blues driven alternative rock
1993-Orange Wedge-mc5 retro boogie 1983-1996TSOL true sounds of liberty - american punk rock n roll (worldwide)
1982-1983 Joe Wood and The Loners-blues, rockabilly, roots music
1981The Hated - early oc punk era
1979-1981der stab - la punk scene
DISCOGRAPHY Joe Wood & The Lonely Ones (2000-current)
Punk show, PIRATES WELCOME! Friday, November 20th; 5 bands $5 at O'Connells 1314 Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA Starts at 9pm, full sound system, 21 and up & full bar!
Joe Wood...why does your website always freeze my computer? It never used to do that :( you need to keep your myspace and facebook page updated to match your website...and come back to hb~izzle...
♠Wake up in the morning, Brush my teeth and comb my hair ~ there's a big black Cadillac parked in the street over there ~ it's the finest lookin' car that ever rolled off the line ~ any other car, you'd just be wastin' your time ~ one fine day I'm gonna make a Cadillac mine ~ oh that 59 Cadillac is so devine...♣
Hey Joe, IM sorry I havee not been with Heather at Hensleys on Wednesday nights to see you guys in a while. Life stuff going on. I will try to make it this Wednesday for sure. I miss hearing you, Scotty, and Mark play. Your music makes me feel alive. Take care my friend. You rock!
Reading from his book “Do Not Stop In The Red Zone” Dale Peterson Weaves songs and prose into a single art performance of dark and moody Americana
Opening night Saturday, May 16, 2009
Gallery doors open at 7pm Performance starts at 8:30pm - 11pm (2 shows w/intermission) Not recommended for children and adults sensitive to content and language
Art & Mayhem 3416 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90039 (323) 666-7731 artandmayhem@gmail.com
Stay tuned for Closing night - Saturday, June 13, 2009
Hey Joe, we're coming down to see you boys play on 4/11 for my birthday. If you will do me the honor I want to request three songs... 1) Mexican Ghost 2) Flowers by the Door 3) One Way Street. Yep, I agree with you the sky IS purple.
