Joel Hoekstra’s 13 - Crash of Life

Joel Hoekstra's 13 is a rock side project formed by current Whitesnake/Trans Siberian Orchestra guitarist Joel Hoekstra, who is also well known for his work with: Cher, Night Ranger and the show Rock of Ages.  The first 2 releases Dying to Live (2015) and ‘Running Games’ (2021) were met with critical acclaim and now Joel is following them up with ‘Crash of Life’.  Joel once again handled the bulk of the creative process by doing all of the producing, writing and arranging (music and lyrics).  He also managed to enlist some of the best musicians the rock world has to offer.  Add to that Chris Collier’s masterful mixing and the result is potent, powerful, insanely catchy, classic rock songs.  On ‘Crash of Life’, Joel focuses on both real and hypothetical life-altering events.

The musicians:

• Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake/Trans Siberian Orchestra) - guitars
  Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath/Dio) - drums
  Tony Franklin (The Firm/Blue Murder) - bass
  Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater/Black Country Communion) - keyboards
  Girish Pradhan (Girish and the Chronicles) - lead vocals
  Jeff Scott Soto (Journey/Yngwie Malmsteen) - backing vocals

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Joel Hoekstra's 13 - Running Games

Joel Hoekstra's 13 is a rock side project formed by current Whitesnake/Trans Siberian Orchestra guitarist Joel Hoekstra, who is also well known for his work with: Cher, Night Ranger and the show Rock of Ages. The 2015 debut album ‘Dying to Live’ was met with critical acclaim and now Joel is following it up with ‘Running Games’. Joel once again handled the bulk of the creative process by doing all of the producing, writing and arranging (music and lyrics). He also managed to enlist some of the best musicians the classic rock world has to offer. Add to that Chris Collier’s masterful mixing and the result is 70’s-80’s classic rock with 2020’s muscle. On ‘Running Games’, Joel focuses on escaping problems both past and present by providing playful, imaginary and serious takes on the situations.

The musicians:

• Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake/Trans Siberian Orchestra) - guitars
• Russell Allen (Symphony X) - lead vocals, backing vocals
• Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath/Dio) - drums
• Tony Franklin (The Firm/Blue Murder) - bass
• Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater/Black Country Communion) - keyboards
• Jeff Scott Soto (Journey/Yngwie Malmsteen) - backing vocals

special guest musicians:

• Lenny Castro (TOTO) - percussion
• Chloe Lowery (Trans Siberian Orchestra) - backing vocals
• Dave Eggar (Evanescence/Coldplay) - cello
• Katie Kresek (Adele/Five For Fighting) - violin, viola

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Joel Hoekstra's 13 - Dying to Live

Joel Hoekstra's 13 is a side project formed by current Whitesnake guitarist Joel Hoekstra, who is also well known for his work with Night Ranger, Trans Siberian Orchestra and the show Rock of Ages. The stellar musicians on the debut album 'Dying to Live' are some of the absolute best the classic rock world has to offer. Joel handled the bulk of the creative process on the album by doing all of the producing, writing and arranging (music and lyrics). The result could best be described as hard, melodic, classic rock that is Dio'ish at it's heaviest and Foreigner'ish at it's lightest. On 'dying to live' Joel focuses on struggles, potential pitfalls and the art of overcoming obstacles in life to finally arrive where we are meant to be.

The musicians:

• Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake) - guitars, backing vocals
• Jeff Scott Soto (Journey/Yngwie Malmsteen) - lead vocals, backing vocals
• Russell Allen (Adrenaline Mob/Symphony X) - lead vocals, backing vocals
• Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath/Dio) - drums
• Tony Franklin (The Firm/Blue Murder) - bass

special guest musicians:

• Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater/Black Country Communion) - keyboards
• Chloe Lowery (Trans Siberian Orchestra) - vocals
• Toby Hitchcock (Pride of Lions) - additional backing vocals
• Charlie Zeleny (Joe Lynn Turner) - percussion
• Dave Eggar (Amy Lee/Coldplay) - cello

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13 ACOUSTIC SONGS

Joel Hoekstra's '13 acoustic songs' is an acoustic guitar based instrumental record with an emphasis on melody and arrangement. Joel doesn't try to "wow" you with technical playing on this one, he just gives you 13 great songs to enjoy. There are simple lines intertwining ;) and even a song in Dm (the saddest of all keys).

Musicians include:

• Tim Lefebvre (Rudder, Wayne Krantz)-bass
• Nir Z (John Mayer, Genesis)-percussion
• Daniel Adair (Nickelback)-percussion
• Joel Rosenblatt (Spyro Gyra)-percussion
• Rich Stitzel (Miranda Lambert)-percussion
• Christian Cullen (Night Ranger)-keys
• Rob Clores (The Black Crowes)-keys
• Dave Eggar (Michael Brecker, Evanescence)-cello
• Matt Beck (Matchbox 20)-accordion

THE MOON IS FALLING

This CD, Joel Hoekstra's second, is the follow-up to the successful 'undefined'.

Once again, Hoekstra is backed by the incredible Virgil Donati (Planet X, Steve Vai) on drums and the amazing Ric Fierabracci (Andy Summers, Chick Corea) on bass.

The CD displays Hoekstra's expanding creative horizons and his pursuit of sonic invention while drawing on influences from rock, jazz, funk and classical. There are also some tongue-in-cheek moments along the way.

Co-produced and mixed by the incomparable T.J. Helmerich, 'The Moon is Falling' will entertain and delight fans of instrumental music and is an important landmark in the growth of a unique artist.

Tracks:

• The Moon is Falling (sample)
• Fire Island (sample)
• Euphoria (sample)
• Translucent (sample)
• 9/11 (sample)
• Join Us (sample)
• The Great Og (sample)
• Baboons Are Dangerous (sample)
• Antonia (sample)
• Confessions (sample)
• Snoop (sample)
• Maybe Just at Parties (sample)
• Kaleidoscope (sample)
• Lull (sample)
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UNDEFINED

This CD of guitar driven instrumental music explores fresh approaches to funk and rock, as well as humorous takes on country, swing, and blues. It has been described as experimental, but accessible.

The disc features world class, ground breaking drumming from virtuoso Virgil Donati (Planet X, Tribal Tech) and unbelievable bass playing provided by Ric Fierabracci (Chick Corea, Andy Summers). There's also guest appearances from Howard Levy (Bela Fleck and the Flecktones) and Cathy Richardson.

Co-produced and mixed by T.J.Helmerich, this disc is bound to satisfy fans of instrumental music who are in search of something new.

Tracks:

• Electric Fields (sample)
• Urban Experiments (sample)
• Mad Bar (sample)
• Homework (sample)
• Corny (sample)
• Gorilla Man 2000 (sample)
• Kill Swing (sample)
• Space Cowboy (sample)
• Reflections(sample)
• Slide Tune (sample)
• Plot in Motion (sample)
• Afghanistan Blues (sample)
• Spank Me (sample)

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DISCOGRAPHY

	Joel Hoekstra’s 13- Crash of Life
	Joel Hoekstra’s 13- Running Games
	Joel Hoekstra's 13- dying to live
	Joel Hoekstra- 13 acoustic songs
	Joel Hoekstra- Undefined
	Joel Hoekstra- The Moon is Falling
	Whitesnake- Flesh & Bloood
	Whitesnake- The Purple Album
	Whitesnake- The Purple Tour (Live)
	Revolution Saints- Eagle Flight
	Iconic - Second Skin
	Whitesnake- Restless Heart 25th Anniversary Edition
	Whitesnake- The ROCK Album
	Whitesnake- Love Songs (2020 Remix)
	Night Ranger- High Road
	Night Ranger- Somewhere In California
	Night Ranger- 24 Strings & a Drummer (Live & Acoustic)
	Trans-Siberian Orchestra- Dreams of Fireflies (On a Christmas Night)
	Jack Blades- Rock 'n Roll Ride
	Jeff Scott Soto- Damage Control
	Michael Sweet- Ten
	Michael Sweet- One Sided War
	VHF- very high frequency
	Chip Z’nuff - Perfectly Imperfect
	Rob Moratti- Paragon
	Appice- Sinister
	Tony Mills- Streets of Chance
	Alta Reign - Mother’s Day
	Immortal Randy Rhoads- The Ultimate Tribute
	Stand Up and Shout - A Millennium Tribute to Ronnie James Dio
	Billion Dollar Babies- A Tribute to Alice Cooper's Greatest Hits
	Breaking the Law- A Tribute Judas Priest's Greatest Hits
	Amy Lee- Aftermath
	Rock of Ages- Original Cast Recording
	Cathy Richardson Band- Buzzzed
	Cathy Richardson Band-The Road to Bliss
	Cathy Richardson Band- Delusions of Grandeur
	A Chorus Line- The New Cast Recording
	Shaun Barker- No Hard Feelings
	Jimi Jamison- Crossroads Moment
	Jeff Jacobson- Jeff Jacobson
	Nellie McKay- Pretty Little Head
	Theo Eastwind- The O
	Hemispheres- Hemispheres
	Steve Broderick- Steve Broderick
	Steve Broderick- Shamrock Eyes
	Leslie Hunt- Your Hair is on Fire
	Black Bird White Sky- Black Bird White Sky
	Sophia Ramos- Revelator
	Tom Laverack- Cave Drawings
	Chris Caffery- The Jester’s Court
	Rebecca Hart- Crash & Strum
	Electric Villain- Ether Fever
	David Mallamud- The Wild & Whimsical Worlds Of
	Jeff Boyle - Downtown
	Jim Peterik- Jim Peterik and World Stage
	Jim Peterik- Rock America Smash Hits Live
	Raination- Harbinger
	Mark Adamy- Mark Adamy
	Dimitri Ehrlich- August
	Paul Alexander- Despite Everything You've Planned
	Erica Cashman- Nothing Left to Say
	Chicago Children's Choir- Open Up Your Heart
	Andrew Kwon- Armor of God
	Marcos- Take the High Road
	Hurtlocker- Embrace the Fall
	Bordoni- Songs of Future Past
	Telergy- The Legend of Goody Cole

	Workshop- Beyond the Unknown Territory
	Pete Murr - Alien 8 Yourself
	Reckless Place - innocence is no excuse
	Todd Alsup - facts & figues
	Craig Street Ramblers - 3 Singles
	Nathalia Porto- Nathalia Porto- Ensaio Da Loucura
	Rebecca Juliet - Angel on Our Shoulder
	Brian Tarquin - Band of Brothers
	Renaissance Rock Orchestra - In Times of Olde
	Guitar Addiction 2- A Tribute To Modern Guitar
	Thundercloud- Game of Chance
	Jett Blakk- Rock Revolution
	Reverend Jack- Not Playing Games
	Ian Ray Logan- Just Follow Your Heart