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Joe Uker
Folk / Acoustic / Folk Rock

It's not about perfection, it's about expression.



IOWA CITY, Iowa
United States

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Member Since6/1/2007
Band Websitepurevolume.com/ukertunes
Band MembersJoe Uker - Songwriter, Vocals/Guitar/Harmonica

Contributing album musicians:
David Zollo - Keyboard
Billy Valencia - Bass Guitar
Brian Cooper - Drums

Recorded by Luke Tweedy
Flat Black Studios
Iowa City, IA



Influencesthe sun, stars, many other musicians, smiles, confusion, trees, sand, sunsets, trains, tears, streams and rocks, walking, loneliness, people like you, birds, love, anger, clouds and wind, lights, intimacy, talking, waves, questions, gray matter, change, sunrise.
Sounds Likelove
Type of LabelUnsigned


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 2 2009 9:00P
The Yacht Club Iowa City, Iowa
Jul 3 2009 9:00P
Gus’ Coralville, Iowa
Jul 24 2009 12:00P
m.c. ginsberg Iowa City, Iowa
Jul 27 2009 7:00P
Daniel Arthur’s Acoustic Idol Semifinal Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Jul 28 2009 8:00P
Daniel Arthur’s Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Aug 8 2009 6:00P
Private Party Bettendorf, Iowa
Aug 21 2009 7:00P
Private Party Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Sep 15 2009 8:00P
Daniel Arthurs’s Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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ALBUM RELEASE SHOW, May 8, 2008, 9pm, The Mill, Iowa City  (view more)

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   About Joe Uker
My album can now be purchased at Record Collector, White Rabbit (Linn St.), and the Iowa Artisans Gallery (E. Washington St in Iowa City next to Quintons/Java House/Rag Stock). Click on the store names to be directed to their websites.

--------------About me---------------

I've been performing and writing for about 2 years now.

I started playing at open mic's at The Mill in Iowa City. David Zollo gave me my first opening acts in the fall of 2007, and I continued to play in venues where I garnered exposure. He then co-produced my album with me during the spring of 2008.

I've been playing all over the state of Iowa, mostly in restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, books stores, drinking establishments, etc...I would like to play for you sometime.

-----------------PayPal------------------

You can now buy my album online. Using the drop down menu below, you can select my album--Speaking of Stars--or "Chill Out Acoustic Vol. 21" which features my song "Rain" as well as 18 other tracks from up and coming artists from around the country. Both were professionally produced and manufactured. Then just click on the "Add to Cart" button below and you will be directed to PayPal's secure payment site.

Select the album you wish to purchase from the drop down menu below.

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---------------------iTunes------------------

You can now purchase my song "Rain" on iTunes. Just click on the iTunes graphic below and your iTunes will load automatically to the track. Thank you all for the support! Joe Uker, David Zollo, Billy Valencia & Brian Cooper - Quickstar Productions Presents: Chill Out Acoustic, Vol. 21 - Rain

Check out David Zollo's music by clicking the iTunes icon below.
David Zollo - The Big Night - While You Undress
--------------------Reviews--------------------

"First-year UI College of Dentistry student Uker unveils his debut disc "Speaking of Stars," an earnest, organic mix of original folk-rock and ballads co-produced with David Zollo (who adds his dependably gorgeous keys to the project) and engineered by Luke Tweedy at IC's Flat Black Studios. Phrasing and tune constructs often recall early James Taylor."
--Jim Musser, Iowa City Press Citizen

--------------ALBUM INFORMATION-----------------

Speaking of Stars is half acoustic and half band arrangements. You can get one at any of my shows.

If you would like to buy an album online, you can do so via the PayPal link above. You can also get one at the Iowa Artisans Gallery on E. Washington St., Record Collector and White Rabbit on Linn St. (Iowa City).

Or... just email me at ukertunes@hotmail.com and we can set something up.

My song "Rain" has been picked up by a production company and can be perchased on iTunes Joe Uker, David Zollo, Billy Valencia & Brian Cooper - Quickstar Productions Presents: Chill Out Acoustic, Vol. 21 - Rain and other online locations (Limewire, Napster, etc).




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Jul 2 2009 2:04 AM

hey man,

great music! very gentle to the ears and nicely executed.
RICHARD KENNEDY





May 25 2009 5:30 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD...
Justin Swafford





May 19 2009 11:19 PM

Hey Joe what up? We need to get together this summer and get some creativity rollin'....btw I've got some songs I recorded on my 4-track up, check them out if you like. Take Care.
The Broken Spokes





Apr 18 2009 6:05 PM

Thanks for the add!!!

-Kevin
Acoustic Idol Contest!





Mar 23 2009 12:47 AM

Hey, Joe! Looking forward to seeing you in April at DA's. Now, are you playing the 13th or the 20th? I have BOTH written down.
LOL
Heather Miller





Mar 1 2009 10:08 PM

Hi Joe!

Yep, Rock Paper Scissors has a MySpace: www. myspace. com/thebandrps I'm sure they'd love to have a new friend!

~Heather
Heather Miller





Feb 22 2009 8:36 AM

Hi Joe!

Always a pleasure to meet other Iowa musicians! Your music is really beautiful, thanks for finding me. Do you know the band Rock Paper Scissors? 2 of the girls go to school up in IC...

~ Heather
Amelia blue





Feb 8 2009 6:59 AM

your voice is hard to ignore
Stae'ce





Feb 2 2009 6:38 AM

Jus wanted 2 sho u sum luv
Justin





Sep 17 2008 3:39 AM

So I play October 13th at the Mill O.M.N.
at 10:30, u should come out and hang, or hell sign up for 11 o'clock spot :)
Krista G





Jun 28 2008 1:06 AM

Hey there just wanted to say hi!! Also good luck on your music it is really good!!
Teresa





Jun 20 2008 7:41 PM

You're welcome! Love the songs! I listen to them all the time! Hope you are writing new ones and you come back to Osage soon!
TONE





May 28 2008 12:07 AM

sounds pretty good man, keep it up.. can't wait to see ya at TeluWut on the 7th
Alicia





May 15 2008 1:46 PM

hey joe, i'm good. how are those finals going? sometime after this week we should get together so i can start writing that article i mentioned to you. let me know what your schedule is gonna be like.
Ray





May 14 2008 3:23 PM

Hello Joe How are you been? What's new in your part of the world? What you been up to these days? What's the story today? Have a great day.
Lindsey





May 14 2008 1:59 AM

get off myspace and study! geez...
TMoney





May 13 2008 9:18 PM

Thanks for the performance in Iowa City. It was excellent.
My favorite song being Energy - your CD hasn't left the player in my car since! :)
Brad





May 13 2008 6:00 PM

Anytime my friend. I had a trip planned to Iowa, but then they sent me to Aberdeen. I will probably be up there sometime this summer, and hopefully you can plan a trip south.
Keep me up to date on the latest and greatest.
ALEX





May 13 2008 1:03 AM

Ukes man, what's going on? School is winding down and I'll be heading back to Iowa in about a month. You going to be around to hang out? How's the music industry treatin ya? Keep me updated.
Stay cool
Mark





May 7 2008 4:34 AM

joe, the songs are sounding great.
happy debut album birthday
Brad





May 6 2008 6:24 PM

Congrats on the album. Continue to follow your dreams. I am excited for you.
Diana Gallegos-Weber





May 1 2008 3:02 PM

Looking forward to your CD release party!!
~LiNs~





Apr 16 2008 8:22 PM

i lied...saturday
~LiNs~





Apr 16 2008 8:16 PM

well tim just had surgery on his leg on monday..so i dont know if he will feel like doing much. He is going tobe on crutches for 2 months...:(BUt you know Kim and I will be there:) I am trying to get a bunch of people to come with us.
Ill cya friday!:)
~LiNs~





Apr 15 2008 11:52 PM

thanks for the add:) Hope to see you at bordos!
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