I've had the great privilege to work with numerous combinations and musicians, including Bill Plummer, Dale Spalding, Chuck Alvarez, Barnaby Finch, Tom Fowler, Dave Attwood, Keith McCabe, Rick Schlosser, Paul Carman, Richard Page, Jeff Daniels, Joseph Liston, Robin Rabens, Don Reed, Larry Vineyard, Dave Hitchings, Scott Fulton, Elaine Latimer, John King, Lee Miracle, Mark Simonian, Casey Simpson, Robin Rader, Chris Thile, Scott Thile, Dennis Roger Reed, Lenny Hansell, Kevin Hamby, Sandii Castleberry, John Penn, Larry Dunlap, Bob Bennett, Joe Naspini, and Gary Stotz.
New Album Available! A compilation of original alternative, pop, rock tunes, Cedar
St. was recorded over several years at various locations where I set up my studio in Idyllwild.
The project features the contributions of many stellar musicians, including:
Dave Attwood (America), Tom Fowler (Frank Zappa, Ray Charles), Paul
Carman (Frank Zappa, ESP), Rick Schlosser (Jackson Browne, Van Morrison),
Bill Plummer (Tom Waits, Ry Cooder, Rolling Stones), Barnaby Finch (Lee
Ritenour, George Bensen), Don Reed (Dick Dale and the Deltones, J.J.
Cale), Keith McCabe (Richard Page), and others. Click here to listen to samples and/or order from CDBaby.
Also Available Emerald
Green Universe is a collection of many of my early acoustic tunes re-recorded in 2004 with the help of our talented pool of Idyllwild players. It features soothing vocal counterpoint, tasty acoustic musicianship,
and subtle percussion. Click here to listen to samples and/or order from CDBaby.
As heard on: Radio Free World is a site that features the music and spoken word of independent artists from around the world. There are also links to tons of radio, tv, movie, podcast, p2p, mp3, virtual reality sites and more!
Influences
My first guitar teacher was Joe Naspini, who lived on my street in Downey. Later I studied with John Cephas, Howard "Louie Bluie" Armstrong, Steve James, Del Rey, John Jackson, Orville Johnson, John Miller, Robert "Wolfman" Belfouer, Jimmy Borsdorf, Suzie Thompson, Mary Flower, and Roy Book Binder.
Off the top of my head...some of the artists I like to listen to are: The Beatles, Elliott Smith, Batdorf and Rodney, Ron Sexsmith, Olomana, "Slack Key Lady" Cindy Combs, Bob Bennett, Richard Page, Toy Matinee, Nick Drake, John Sebastian, Amazing Blondel, Frank Zappa, ESP, Soft Machine, Michael Oldfield, Mose Allison, Van Morrison, Steve Roach, Miles Davis, The Waybacks, Cousin Fungus, Jerry Garcia, Dave Grisman, Coyote Oldman, Yes, Jethro Tull, Jackson Browne, Nickel Creek, The Duhks, Yo La Tengo, The Roches, Tom Waits, Michael Ward, Greg Lake, CSN&Y, The Grateful Dead, Traffic, Simon and Garfunkel, Cephas and Wiggins, Del Rey, Steve James, Howard "Louie Bluie" Armstrong, John Jackson, Dan Hicks and The Hot Licks, Oscar Peterson, Joe Pass, Joe Williams, Sarah Vaughn, Pat Cloud, Bela Fleck, Utah Phillips, Leo Kotke, Ani DeFranco, Tuk and Pattie, Mark-Almond Band, John Coltraine, Deuter, Shawn Colvin, Moody Blues, Pink Floyd, Ry Cooder, Allman Brothers, Hot Tuna, Cedar Walton, Bob Marley, Bob Dylan, Rolling Stones, Ruthie Foster, Phish, Susan Latimer, and I'll probably think of more.
Sounds Like
People have told me I sound like John Mark, John Sebastian, George Harrison, and Jack Johnson, but I guess it depends on the song. If you have any ideas let me know.
I am a singer/songwriter originally from Downey, California and for 24 years a resident of Idyllwild. My primary musical genres are contemporary pop/folk, acoustic blues, jam band, alternative, and relaxation music.
Since I moved to Idyllwild I've gigged with lots of friends (see left) and most recently I'm part of a trio called DoRoJo, with Don Reed on mandolin, dobro, and guitar, and Robin Rabens on acoustic bass. We have an album called Aroma Pie, which was recorded live at Idyllwild's Cafe Aroma (learn more about it at joeylatimer.com.)
I play mostly around the Idyllwild area, where I've averaged 50-100 gigs/year--most within a few minutes of the house. We have started up again every Friday night at Arriba Mas Fina Mexican Food Restaurant, which is a local hot spot for hikers, rock climbers, fans of jamming music, and the place to get Idyllwild's best margaritas! Arribas burned down in a fire and after much red tape has been rebuilt. Way to go Jose!
Hallo Joey, thank you for your friendship! Your music is great! Please visit my HP: www. cultevents. de and sign the guestbook if you like!
Music has always been a place where anything is possible - a refuge, a magical world where anyone can go, all kinds of people can come together, and anything can happen. We are limited only by our imagination. I believe that what we do and learn inside the world of music can affect what goes on in the world in a big, positive way. music is so important - like food and water. There are so many possibilities, and many doors yet to be opened. (Bill Frisell)
Ciao Jörg
cultevents Jörg Hesebeck Meisenweg 1 D-31303 Burgdorf phone: +49 (0) 5136 86363 mobil: +49 (0) 163 7779769 e-mail: j.hesebeck@cultevents.de HP: http://www. cultevents. de school music project " JazzIs! "
Hi again! Thanks for the compliment! I'm far from being the best but thank you anyway! It's very nice to know that you really loved my songs. You have a really soft voice, I also liked your songs, specially Fine Line and Califlower. Besos inés
I'm wild about Idylwild! but, it's great to get off the mountain sometimes =). Great o hear your wonderful music and connect. thanks for seeking me out.
Dear Joey, Thank's for your invitation, I'm glad that you like my work... Congratulations for the quality of your music and best wishes for the new year ! Frienships from Paris, BB
Hello there Joey, Thank you for joining us here on Myspace, I hope you enjoy our music. All the best for now from The Deans over here on the Emerald Isle
