JoeStoker + Musician in Palmer, TN

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ABOUT

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Currently playing drums at Abundant Life in Winchester. Really blessed to get back on percussion as it's been a bucket list item to get back and get proficient. Grateful to have had the extra time to do that. This has helped my understanding of timing from a different perspective. Also a "coming home" experience as I was first asked to sub on drums here in 1994-1995, as well as a coming home experience in general.
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Have several team players across multiple locations. Would like to add regular key player. The closer to Manchester TN the better. While I live an hour from Manchester, it represents the center of the radius I usually play. Thanks!
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Currently doing some Catapult services at LifePoint
Riverdale campus in Murfreesboro and a few session
guitar slots here and there. Would like to add regular key
player.
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A note on the upload from Thanksgiving day 2018. I recorded the vocal tracks in January 2017. Just had a thought this afternoon while recovering from a lovely meal. :) I decided to render this with a few minutes of what I would call mastering, but when I get involved it should be called amateuring. lol
God has been very good to us. Blessings, js
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Now looking for a dedicated, skilled keyboard player.
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A note on the recent upload (Heart Cries Holy): The lead vocal track is the second take, some compression and reverb was used. There are a few spots where the pitch isn't all that. I started to use pitch correction but decided it best to leave it honest. This is what can be expected "on the spot" studio or live, whether good bad or ugly. lol

My primary interest is modern Praise & Worship. Also available for recording scratch vocal demos, or whatever you need. Live shows I would be very selective material and venue-wise. I've done most everything along the pop and rock grooves, from complex heavy guitar lines, to high-end vox (i.e. Perry, Cornell, everything in between).

My heart is modern praise music, which I have many years experience both as a leader and backing roles.
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update 1/19/16: Would like to add a dedicated bass and key player, vocals a big plus. Operating with a few other folks now. Vocals are solid, but it never hurts to have another. Currently coordinating music for a weekly service in Murfreesboro. Leading, as well as developing others.

update: 5/29/16 - Currently playing with Divine Encounter in Woodbury, as well as other commitments. Busier than ever, but loving it.

update: 12/22/16 - Recording while school is out. No other regular obligations as of now. Interested in recording or other things contact me at
joe -et- computerimage -det- com
or text only #(347)986-2260 and I will respond

update 5/6/17: Very busy with work/programming this summer. Expect to be doing a few dates with Divine Encounter including the 4th at Dillon Park in Woodbury TN. Planning to do some recording with my brother Bill on drums and Mark Allen on guitar. Can probably still squeeze in a few dates, churches, etc. if you need help.

update 7/31/17: Currently playing the youth service at Gruetli-Laager COG on most Wed nights. Great bunch of folks doing a good work for the kids in Grundy Co. Also doing some services at First Baptist Church in Manchester. Also good folks doing a lot in the community to see people saved and discipled in the Manchester area. I encourage anyone and everyone to come out to either or both churches. FBC in Manchester now has 3 Sunday morning services to accommodate just about any schedule.

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As far as live music goes, just interested in praising God, and doing the music with a degree of excellence. Other stuff is just for fun. Not opposed to doing Relay for Life, resort/convention type stuff. Open to ideas.

Blessings,Joe

Screen name:

JoeStoker

Member since:

Jan 26 2009

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Moderately Committed

Years playing music:

40

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

1 time per week

Most available:

Days

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:

Advanced

Rhythm Guitar:

Advanced

Lead Guitar:

Advanced

Acoustic Guitar:

Advanced

Background Singer:

Advanced

Bass Guitar:

Moderate

Drums:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

1984 Gibson Explorer
Fender (Roland-equipped) Strat
Line 6 amp
Roland GR-55
VoiceLive II
TDK mic
Audio Technica mic
Pearl drums
Ampeg bass amp
other stuff

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