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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
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Joel Hoekstra’s 13- Running Games |
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Joel Hoekstra's 13- dying to live |
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Joel Hoekstra- 13 acoustic songs |
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Joel Hoekstra- Undefined |
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Joel Hoekstra- The Moon is Falling |
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Whitesnake- Flesh & Bloood |
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Whitesnake- The Purple Album |
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Whitesnake- The Purple Tour (Live) |
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Iconic - Second Skin |
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Whitesnake- Restless Heart 25th Anniversary Edition |
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Whitesnake- The ROCK Album |
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Whitesnake- Love Songs (2020 Remix) |
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Night Ranger- High Road |
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Night Ranger- Somewhere In California |
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Night Ranger- 24 Strings & a Drummer (Live & Acoustic) |
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra- Dreams of Fireflies (On a Christmas Night) |
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Jack Blades- Rock 'n Roll Ride |
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Jeff Scott Soto- Damage Control |
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Michael Sweet- Ten |
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Michael Sweet- One Sided War |
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VHF- very high frequency |
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Chip Z’nuff - Perfectly Imperfect |
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Rob Moratti- Paragon |
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Appice- Sinister |
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Tony Mills- Streets of Chance |
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Alta Reign - Mother’s Day |
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Immortal Randy Rhoads- The Ultimate Tribute |
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Stand Up and Shout - A Millennium Tribute to Ronnie James Dio |
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Billion Dollar Babies- A Tribute to Alice Cooper's Greatest Hits |
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Breaking the Law- A Tribute Judas Priest's Greatest Hits |
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Amy Lee- Aftermath |
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Rock of Ages- Original Cast Recording |
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Cathy Richardson Band- Buzzzed |
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Cathy Richardson Band-The Road to Bliss |
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Cathy Richardson Band- Delusions of Grandeur |
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A Chorus Line- The New Cast Recording |
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Shaun Barker- No Hard Feelings |
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Jimi Jamison- Crossroads Moment |
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Jeff Jacobson- Jeff Jacobson |
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Nellie McKay- Pretty Little Head |
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Theo Eastwind- The O |
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Hemispheres- Hemispheres |
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Steve Broderick- Steve Broderick |
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Steve Broderick- Shamrock Eyes |
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Leslie Hunt- Your Hair is on Fire |
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Black Bird White Sky- Black Bird White Sky |
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Sophia Ramos- Revelator |
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Tom Laverack- Cave Drawings |
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Chris Caffery- The Jester’s Court |
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Rebecca Hart- Crash & Strum |
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Electric Villain- Ether Fever |
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David Mallamud- The Wild & Whimsical Worlds Of |
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Jeff Boyle - Downtown |
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Jim Peterik- Jim Peterik and World Stage |
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Jim Peterik- Rock America Smash Hits Live |
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Raination- Harbinger |
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Mark Adamy- Mark Adamy |
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Dimitri Ehrlich- August |
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Paul Alexander- Despite Everything You've Planned |
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Erica Cashman- Nothing Left to Say |
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Chicago Children's Choir- Open Up Your Heart |
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Andrew Kwon- Armor of God |
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Marcos- Take the High Road |
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Hurtlocker- Embrace the Fall |
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Bordoni- Songs of Future Past |
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Telergy- The Legend of Goody Cole |
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Workshop- Beyond the Unknown Territory |
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Pete Murr - Alien 8 Yourself |
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Reckless Place - innocence is no excuse |
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Todd Alsup - facts & figues |
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Craig Street Ramblers - 3 Singles |
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Nathalia Porto- Nathalia Porto- Ensaio Da Loucura |
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Rebecca Juliet - Angel on Our Shoulder |
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Brian Tarquin - Band of Brothers |
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Renaissance Rock Orchestra - In Times of Olde |
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Guitar Addiction 2- A Tribute To Modern Guitar |
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Thundercloud- Game of Chance |
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Jett Blakk- Rock Revolution |
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Reverend Jack- Not Playing Games |
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Ian Ray Logan- Just Follow Your Heart |