Bio
Joe was born into a musical family where his Mom and Dad made the rounds picking at backyard picnics, hog roasts and barn dances. Joe learned to play the bass and sing at age 7. At 15 he started touring with a group of talented siblings, Matt and Robyn Rolf and played from coast to coast and toured Canada. He cut his teeth on country and Bluegrass music and living on the road. Joe then joined the Air Force for his 8 year tour of duty. A decorated Veteran who loves country music and his Country! Joe has been a backup singer and bass player for many great artists as well as an accomplished session player. Joe's debut CD, "Take me with you" had a top ten single on the Armed Forces Radio Network, Soldier of Uncle Sam. Soon after it's release Joe formed The Last Free Exit Band, a group of country music's professional stage killers. He bought a tour bus and hit the road with a vengeance, touring over 250 dates a year for over 10 years.
Joe has musical credits on Chicago's Funk Soul Band Lubriphonics “Super Mancho” Release..
Joe was Bassist with Trevor Carter “T Carter and Kosmoknot” releasing there CD, “live at Piedmont Park”.
Joe also played with the critically acclaimed country band “Across The Wide”. And performed on their single “Eye in the Sky” at Award Winning “Flossy Monk Studio”.
Joe’s latest release is his Bluegrass EP “Fresh Cut Grass” Available at all download sites. Produced by Grammy winning producer Randy Kohrs.
Joe is currently residing in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and can be seen doing solo gigs or performing with Jeff Davis and a new project The Big D Band Texas.
List of Accomplishments:
Joe has opened shows or performed with these great artists: Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Martina McBride, The Beach Boys, Ronnie Milsap, Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Lee Brice, LoCash Cowboys, Gary Allan, Pat Green, Eli Young Band, Cowboy Troy, Charlie Daniels Band, Asleep at the Wheel, Chris Ledoux, Kentucky Headhunters, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Shania Twain, Toby Keith, Terri Clark, McBride and The Ride, Mel McDaniel, Billy Currington, John Michael Montgomery, Montgomery Gentry, Eddie Raven, Phil Vassar, Tracy Byrd, Justin Moore, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Cody Canada and the Departed, Chubby Carrier, Steve Wariner, Logan Mize, Randy Rogers Band, Mike McClure Band, Roger Creager, Heath Wright of Ricochet, Marty Stuart, Hal Ketchum, Pam Tillis, Tom T. Hall, Patty Loveless, David Allen Coe, John Conlee, Reba McEntire, Suzy Boguss, Ritchie McDonald, Ty Herndon, Daryle Singletary, Mindy McCready, Lonestar, Mark Chestnutt, Neal McCoy, Emmy Lou Harris, Jason Michael Carol, Rick Trevino, Larry Boone, Joe Nichols, Jason Boland, James Otto, and many more.
Miller Beer National tour sponsor 5 years. (Heartland Band program)
Jim Beam acoustic solo sponsorship 3 years. (Pucker Rocks, Ambush Concert Series, College tour)
LaSalle Bank More Music Acoustic solo tour
Slim Jim Rebelliache National tour. (Senior Tour Manager)
2004 Band of the year award with Crossplaines Band (North American Country Music Awards Intl.)
2007 top US Military song. (United States Armed Forces Exchange Service Radio Network) Top 20 most booked band. (www.reverbnation.com/rpk/joeworrel) EPK
Current and past equipment and product endorsements:
Larrivee Guitars, Current sponsor
JH Audio, Custom in ear monitors, Current sponsor
LR. Baggs, Current sponsor
TC Electronic (Bass Amps)
In tune Guitar Picks, Current sponsor
Hotmixology TV show, Joe wrote the music and the theme song for this show which aired weekly on the Food network for 10 seasons
Miller Brewing CO, past sponsor
Jim Beam, past sponsor
Dekyper, past sponsor
MuchoTe Tequila, past sponsor
Washburn Guitars, past endorsement
Byerdynamic Mics, past endorsement
SIT (stay in tune strings), past endorsement
Letters Of Reccomendation:
Joe Worrel Band was one of the best live performances we have ever seen. He and his crew were highly professional and made the party! Their music was awesome!
-Steve H, Festival
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Joe was great to work with. He called a few weeks before the wedding to go over the songs we wanted for our first dance etc. Even though they weren't songs they played regularly Joe made sure they were ready in time for the wedding. Overall I was very pleased with the band and I would highly recommend them. Derek S.
-Derek S, Wedding
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Joe and the Band where outstanding, they made our event. Great Sound, Good Guys, alot of fun. Thanks, Joe and the band for a great night.
-David N, Community Event
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Joe was great! Our entire party enjoyed the guys! He made the night memorable and entertaining!
-Mae D, Wedding
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I cannot even begin to count the number of positive comments I heard throughout the evening about this band! They did a fantastic job all around and I would definitely recommend them. As a matter of fact, we are already thinking of an anniversary party for each year and this group of guys would be our FIRST choice. They rocked the party and we had a great time! Many thanks to Joe and the band.
-Linda T, Private Party
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Joe was absolutely wonderful! He is a very talented artist. I would recommend him for any event. He was very easy to work with. We can't thank him enough for performing at our event.
-Sheila F, Fund Raiser
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I have been planning company parties for over ten years, and this was by far the best! Lot's of energy and the dance floor was always packed. I would highly recommend the Joe Worrel Band - you won't be disappointed.
-Stacy J, Corporate Function
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We were very happy with Joe's performance - The music was excellent and Joe interacted with our group very well. I heard wonderful reviews from every person I talked to about his band and their performance. Joe was very easy to work with and to get in touch with - he made the whole experience great and several asked me how we found Joe so I gave them the gigmasters website. We would certainly use Joe again in the future
-Mona W, Corporate Function
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