tag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:/blogs/latest-newsLatest News2021-08-23T13:14:10-07:00Joel Eckelsfalsetag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/67249262021-08-23T13:14:10-07:002023-10-16T07:49:48-07:00LIVE STREAM and IN-PERSON TICKETS for TUESDAY'S SHOW<p>Here are the links for TUESDAY'S SHOW at HOTEL CAFE: </p>
<p>IN-PERSON TICKETS: </p>
<p>https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=10632 </p>
<p>LIVE STREAM TICKETS: </p>
<p>https://viddd.co/v/q8MzpN</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/e71a07dd098b02844e776fe2b319616d76bcb695/original/joel-eckels-aug-24th-2021-hotel-cafe.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/67216792021-08-19T14:17:19-07:002021-08-19T14:18:21-07:00LAST SHOW UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR - TUE, AUG 24TH at 8pm pst - will be LIVESTREAMED!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/e71a07dd098b02844e776fe2b319616d76bcb695/original/joel-eckels-aug-24th-2021-hotel-cafe.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Tuesday, AUG 24th at The Hotel Cafe - 8pm pst </p>
<p>This coming Tuesday night, I’ll be playing a set of new songs that I’ve written over the past year and a half. This will be the last show until after Thanksgiving, so I’d love to see you there and share this music that will be featured on the new album I’m currently working on. </p>
<p>This show will also be live streamed of those of you who are out of town or unable to be there in person. Stay tuned for details. </p>
<p>-Joel</p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/66781622021-07-03T11:18:54-07:002021-07-03T11:18:54-07:00FIRST POST-PANDEMIC BAND SHOW NEXT FRIDAY at HOTEL CAFE - JULY 9TH<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/joel-eckels/?fbclid=IwAR1yvvRvqAFh7QraT2Q8VxJ409DqstbktJHXjK_Zk2KUxxrJ2d8wHqTMUJ0" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/de204ebefea57175b789469db641c92e79993e16/original/joel-eckels-july-9th-2021-hotel-cafesquare3000-copy.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl"><a contents="GET TICKETS HERE!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://new.hotelcafe.com/event/joel-eckels/?fbclid=IwAR1yvvRvqAFh7QraT2Q8VxJ409DqstbktJHXjK_Zk2KUxxrJ2d8wHqTMUJ0" target="_blank"><strong>GET TICKETS HERE!</strong></a></span></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/66184192021-04-30T13:28:45-07:002021-05-11T21:53:25-07:00ROCKETSHIP NOW STREAMING EVERYWHERE!<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fanlink.to/JoelEckelsRocketship" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/9a14e4eb77ffc8c5447092fe15892b92ef90dbf9/original/rocketship-cover-final-1600x-copy.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">ROCKETSHIP is NOW AVAILABLE on ALL STREAMING PLATFORMS!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">This link will get you to the back of the moon...</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="https://fanlink.to/JoelEckelsRocketship" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fanlink.to/JoelEckelsRocketship" style="" target="_blank">https://fanlink.to/JoelEckelsRocketship</a></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/66158022021-04-28T10:00:00-07:002021-04-30T13:23:04-07:00MUSICIAN SHIFT PERFORMANCES AND INTERVIEWS<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="6NyEd2UFbn0" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/6NyEd2UFbn0/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6NyEd2UFbn0?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="1cghKD9r1nE" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/1cghKD9r1nE/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1cghKD9r1nE?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I recently did an interview and performance for the MUSICIAN SHIFT vlog that is now available to check out. I had a great time chatting with ALLISON AUSTIN and MEREDITH BARNETT, who run the show. I get into a good bit of detail about my whole journey in music and perform 3 fresh new tunes that I've recently written (SAME OLD, HUMAN BEING, RED WHITE BLACK & BLUE) and a cool version of BLUES IN HEAVEN that I think you'll dig. Enjoy!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="NR0z17W8Qss" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/NR0z17W8Qss/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NR0z17W8Qss?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="sm8pVq_DJvc" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/sm8pVq_DJvc/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sm8pVq_DJvc?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Here's the interview in 2 parts:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="sZljbtEZXkA" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/sZljbtEZXkA/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sZljbtEZXkA?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="o_DWep-bNxY" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/o_DWep-bNxY/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/o_DWep-bNxY?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p> </p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/65911112021-04-01T10:10:54-07:002021-04-01T10:10:54-07:00ROCKETSHIP available exclusively on BANDCAMP FRIDAY 4/2!<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong><em>ROCKETSHIP is available on FRIDAY exclusively on BANDCAMP!</em></strong></span></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://joeleckels.bandcamp.com/" style="" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/37625ee3b0ddb20079492426c4322afbeb531d68/original/rocketship-promo.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="https://joeleckels.bandcamp.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://joeleckels.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">https://joeleckels.bandcamp.com/</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Since the beginning of the pandemic, Bandcamp has been giving up their portion of sales every first friday of the month and letting artists take 100% of sales revenue for the day. This is a great way to support your favorite indie artists at this time. All of my music is available on bandcamp. I so appreciate all of the support!</p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/65902832021-03-31T12:36:39-07:002021-03-31T12:36:39-07:00Bill Withers Tribute Set TONIGHT at 7pm pst on my livestream! 3/31/21<p>TONIGHT at 7PM PST, I'll be playing an entire set of classic BILL WITHERS songs in honor of a brilliant man, legend and friend. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/736eb42c79748a51938449b43e32771520c1805d/original/bill-withers-set-poster2021-1600.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>I once invited Bill Withers to go see Michael Kiwanuka and the Alabama Shakes play at the Fonda Theater. Surprisingly, he said he'd love to go. I got it all set up for us to sit VIP in the center of the balcony and it was just me and him watching the show having a great time. I knew Michael covered one of his songs, "I Don't Know" and didn't say anything about it. When Michael got to the song in his set, I saw Bill lean forward listening closer in a quick moment of confusion until he realized what it was. Once Michael started singing, he leaned back and said, "I thought something sounded familiar". Haha. It was such a cool moment. </p>
<p>Here's my favorite photo from that night I'll never forget. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/f60b3f662dcc9043dd38e635201cbae7d97ce5c0/original/img-2287.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Photo by Andy Tennille </p>
<p>Join me tonight for my weekly live stream show... </p>
<p>WEDNESDAY, MAR 31st at 7PM PST <br>STREAMING LIVE on <br>FB: <a contents="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic</a> <br>OR <a contents="https://streamlink.to/Joeleckels" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://streamlink.to/Joeleckels" target="_blank">https://streamlink.to/Joeleckels</a></p>
<p>**ALL TIPS WILL BE DONATED TO COLOR OF CHANGE IN BILL'S HONOR - https://colorofchange.org/</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/65840372021-03-24T19:24:31-07:002021-03-24T19:24:31-07:00NO LIVESTREAM TONIGHT - 2 Shows TOMORROW - ROCKETSHIP Release NEXT WEEK!<p><strong><span class="font_large">NO WEDNESDAY LIVE STREAM THIS WEEK!! </span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large">instead... </span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large">2 SHOWS TOMORROW </span></strong></p>
<hr><p><strong><span class="font_large">THURSDAY 3/25/21 </span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large">2pm (pacific) - TOMES & TUNES </span></strong></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://found.ee/TomesAndTunes" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/fc4c8d7135f6fe9dc9f7b942d43cb85d1c7f3c34/original/ttjoel-1.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>Tune in at 2pm pst for the weekly series, TOMES & TUNES sponsored by the Far West Folk Alliance, where I'll be doing an interview and song swap with the host, Arielle Silver. </p>
<p>Youtube: found.ee/TomesAndTunes <br>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ariellesilvermusic/posts/194167545781214 </p>
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<hr><p> </p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large">7pm (pacific) - JOEL ECKELS WEEKLY LIVE STREAM </span></strong></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://streamlink.to/Joeleckels" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/9794a605a683e1db61d797433eeee14dba0ed4f0/original/live-stream-promo-thu-4-3.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>One day late, but not a dollar short! I'll be ready to rock you guys with a mixed set of favorites. </p>
<p>JOEL ECKELS WEEKLY LIVE STREAM </p>
<p>Thursday 3/25 - 7pm pst </p>
<p><a contents="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic</a> </p>
<p>or </p>
<p><a contents="https://streamlink.to/Joeleckels" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://streamlink.to/Joeleckels" target="_blank">https://streamlink.to/Joeleckels</a> </p>
<hr><p><strong><span class="font_large">COMING UP NEXT WEEK... </span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large">WEDNESDAY, 3/31/21 - 7pm (pacific) </span></strong></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://joeleckels.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/cfbb1503c89083c9e03a0783e4c5b56825502555/original/live-stream-promo-4-2.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>Back on the regular schedule next week! </p>
<hr><p><strong><span class="font_large">ROCKETSHIP RELEASE for FANS! </span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large">FRIDAY 4/2/21 </span></strong></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://joeleckels.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/9a14e4eb77ffc8c5447092fe15892b92ef90dbf9/original/rocketship-cover-final-1600x-copy.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p><strong>BANDCAMP FRIDAYS</strong> - exclusive fan release of <strong>ROCKETSHIP</strong> </p>
<p>BANDCAMP has been doing a promotion on the first friday of every month to help out artists who are out of work by giving all of the music sales revenue to the artists. This is a great way, to show your support for your favorite independent artists. All of my music is available on Bandcamp and I'd love for you to have it. It means a lot. </p>
<p>GO TO: <a contents="https://joeleckels.bandcamp.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://joeleckels.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">https://joeleckels.bandcamp.com/</a> to check it out and be sure to come back on April 2nd for the exclusive release of Rocketship! </p>
<p>Thank you for all of your support! </p>
<p>-Joel</p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/65568462021-02-23T15:19:50-08:002021-02-23T15:19:50-08:00Weekly Livestream - Wednesdays at 7pm pst<p>If you have yet to check out a Wednesday Live Stream show, TUNE IN at 7pm pst. Each week, I'm mixing it up between my entire song catalogue including brand new tunes, favorite cover songs by all kinds of artists, theme nights and tributes. It's been a lot of fun and I feel like it keeps getting better! See you Wednesday Night!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/cfbb1503c89083c9e03a0783e4c5b56825502555/original/live-stream-promo-4-2.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/65510952021-02-16T08:00:00-08:002021-05-13T09:11:49-07:00TUNE IN TONIGHT<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/c31b3eaea07a2afc0c779aaa34e30a80d142e189/original/unadjustednonraw-thumb-48fc.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>BACK ON THE STREAM TONIGHT</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>7pm PST on FB</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" style="" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">*Photo by Joey Martinez</p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/65450562021-02-09T16:00:00-08:002021-02-10T14:40:48-08:00NEW SONGS on the LIVE STREAM TONIGHT!<p>I've got some BRAND NEW TUNES for you guys tonight, so TUNE IN at 7pm pst...</p>
<p><a contents="https://fb.me/e/cZKbR1ME3" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fb.me/e/cZKbR1ME3" target="_blank">https://fb.me/e/cZKbR1ME3</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/cfbb1503c89083c9e03a0783e4c5b56825502555/original/live-stream-promo-4-2.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/65387662021-02-03T13:03:48-08:002021-02-03T13:22:52-08:00Keeping the LIVE STREAMS going in 2021!<p><strong><span class="font_large">I'll be on the LIVE STREAM TONIGHT T once again...</span></strong></p>
<p>Join me for a mixed set of original tunes and some of my favorite covers to play. </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>7pm pst on my FB Music Page: </strong> </span></p>
<p><a contents="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic </a></p>
<p>Or<strong> RSVP</strong> to the <strong>FB event </strong>and you'll be notified when the stream starts: </p>
<p><a contents="https://fb.me/e/ih3h71XYK" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fb.me/e/ih3h71XYK" style="" target="_blank">https://fb.me/e/ih3h71XYK</a></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/cfbb1503c89083c9e03a0783e4c5b56825502555/original/live-stream-promo-4-2.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/65251152021-01-19T12:53:23-08:002021-01-19T12:53:23-08:00Live Stream Show on THURSDAY this week<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/337800820618591/?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZXF5FwAKmxMh6lWztVEGZMSZC69UC8hGXbAFzYPaTtvnUFCscIvIBWJIVLxEWuXgXDiWaPSg-69xVqC_l2yKP9dDbMqEJfgpR1sJSRL1VcSq-JCuA84jPMcc1pKCP9N8Kx2HwdFpkUx6emZmbYpMwTK3WWzyhKR68gnfE6r_ba3_OC2WMScBxFo--P5wskHCck&__tn__=H-R" style="" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/9794a605a683e1db61d797433eeee14dba0ed4f0/original/live-stream-promo-thu-4-3.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Hey guys. with the inauguration taking place tomorrow, <strong>Shawn Eckels and I</strong> have decided to move our stream to <strong>Thursday</strong> this week. Tune in same bat time, same bat channel one day later this week and we'll meet you with a healthy dose of rock sauce. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Sending love to all of you out there. I know a lot of people with heavy hearts this week... </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>TUNE IN THURSDAY</strong> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">7pm (mountain time MST) - <strong><a contents="Shawn Eckels" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/john.peebles1?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZUWP2zO-qZv0h12KKf4eJSojEBU6k2PngigLiVunpaN-ot3pM78ANNFXGfFkzuN4NLMHwM8XwmJEiZNfNmLdNZidot6x3KQXcawjn8-hv15hwsL2-Zti53MJN-fv2t_mfg&__tn__=-%5DK-R" style="" target="_blank">Shawn Eckels</a></strong> - IsolaShawn Set </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">7pm (west coast PST) -<strong> <a contents="Joel Eckels Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic/?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZXF5FwAKmxMh6lWztVEGZMSZC69UC8hGXbAFzYPaTtvnUFCscIvIBWJIVLxEWuXgXDiWaPSg-69xVqC_l2yKP9dDbMqEJfgpR1sJSRL1VcSq-JCuA84jPMcc1pKCP9N8Kx2HwdFpkUx6emZmbYpMwTK3WWzyhKR68gnfE6r_ba3_OC2WMScBxFo--P5wskHCck&__tn__=kK-R" target="_blank">Joel Eckels Music</a></strong> Set </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">*<strong><a contents="EVENT LINK" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/337800820618591/?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZXF5FwAKmxMh6lWztVEGZMSZC69UC8hGXbAFzYPaTtvnUFCscIvIBWJIVLxEWuXgXDiWaPSg-69xVqC_l2yKP9dDbMqEJfgpR1sJSRL1VcSq-JCuA84jPMcc1pKCP9N8Kx2HwdFpkUx6emZmbYpMwTK3WWzyhKR68gnfE6r_ba3_OC2WMScBxFo--P5wskHCck&__tn__=H-R" style="" target="_blank">EVENT LINK</a></strong> </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">*We have a <strong>special surprise release</strong> planned for this <strong>FRIDAY</strong> from The Eckels Brothers...stay tuned! </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">#livestreamconcert #thursday #eckelsbrothers #shawneckels #joeleckels #sndnrnr</span></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/65183152021-01-11T12:47:38-08:002021-01-11T12:48:50-08:00Eckels Brothers Streaming Show THIS THURSDAY!<p><span class="font_large">This week, rather than my normal Wed stream, I will be playing a streaming show with my brother, <a contents="SHAWN ECKELS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/john.peebles1" target="_blank"><strong>SHAWN ECKELS</strong></a> on </span><span class="font_large"><strong>THURSDAY, JAN 14TH</strong> from <strong>4:45 PM PST – 8 PM PST</strong>. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY! </strong><a contents="https://www.facebook.com/events/3465707433548773" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/3465707433548773" style="" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/3465707433548773</a> </span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/b7bfc0202e6926a7355335655fb7b16221753c14/original/eckels-brothers-tof.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><span class="font_large">"Experience entertainment from the comfort of your living room with this upcoming Live Streaming Zoom event! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The TOF Nightclub is a virtual music platform where musicians and fans can connect and interact in a LIVE MUSIC experience together, visually and audibly during scheduled events. ALL TIMES -EST 100% of net proceeds go to the artists performing at the club. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Andy Frasco & The U.N. guitarist Shawn Eckels joins us for his return performance at The Tree . And he has invited a surprise special guest to join him...his brother Joel Eckels!"</span></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/65150482021-01-06T16:19:27-08:002021-05-12T08:49:12-07:00All Original Set tonight for the Live Stream<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Doing a set of all original songs tonight for the Weekly Live Stream. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Tune in at <strong>7pm pst</strong> on my FB music page: </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a contents="http://www.facebook.com/JoelEckelsMusic " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/JoelEckelsMusic" style="" target="_blank"><span class="font_large">http://www.facebook.com/JoelEckelsMusic </span></a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">Happy New Year!</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/cfbb1503c89083c9e03a0783e4c5b56825502555/original/live-stream-promo-4-2.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/65103002020-12-30T10:42:17-08:002020-12-30T10:43:12-08:00Last Show of 2020 TONIGHT!<p><span class="font_large">I’ll be on the LIVE STREAM TONIGHT to celebrate the end of 2020! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">7PM PST </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="https://streamlink.to/Joeleckels" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://streamlink.to/Joeleckels" target="_blank">https://streamlink.to/Joeleckels</a> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">or </span></p>
<p><a contents="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" target="_blank"><span class="font_large">http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic</span></a></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I’ve planned a great set of my favorite songs from all of the Weekly Live Stream themes this year. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Happy New Year! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">...almost</span></p>
<p> </p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/cfbb1503c89083c9e03a0783e4c5b56825502555/original/live-stream-promo-4-2.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/65058642020-12-22T18:09:28-08:002021-02-03T12:48:45-08:00Live Stream Tomorrow Night!<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl">Happy Holidays!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">I'll be back on the live stream <strong>tomorrow night</strong> at 7pm pst!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Mix of tunes to fit the mood, reflect on the year and prepare for holiday celebration.</span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/40e392ef0c496191443f96f870bbca841af37a45/original/live-stream-promo-4-4-xmas.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="text-align: center;" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">TUNE IN WED NIGHT at 7PM PST here -> <a contents="http://www.facebook.com/JoelEckelsMusic" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/JoelEckelsMusic" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/JoelEckelsMusic</a> </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/26201b3cc80e15766d0b040d1af761a58b131bc6/original/toppng-com-candy-cane-454x1516.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_xl">UNDER THE TREE </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0jJWAVnzDzpWN0X4mHd587?si=cPYumcq9SHugFamDpZHKgA" style="" target="_blank"><strong><span class="font_xl"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/ffa228936e4325045116eb878e845f184e18d4b1/original/under-the-tree-single-cover1-7.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></strong></a><span class="font_large">is <strong>NOW AVAILABLE</strong> on all of the major streaming platforms! </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">ADD it to your holiday playlists and share with your friends and family! </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large"><a contents="SPOTIFY" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0jJWAVnzDzpWN0X4mHd587?si=cPYumcq9SHugFamDpZHKgA" target="_blank">SPOTIFY</a> </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong><a contents="APPLE MUSIC" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.apple.com/ca/album/under-the-tree-single/1543505932" style="" target="_blank">APPLE MUSIC</a></strong> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="AMAZON" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0012D9T7O/joel-eckels" target="_blank"><strong><span class="font_large">AMAZON</span></strong></a></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/64947072020-12-08T15:42:33-08:002020-12-08T15:42:33-08:00UNDER THE TREE is NOW STREAMING on SPOTIFY, APPLE MUSIC and AMAZON MUSIC...<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>UNDER THE TREE</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>is NOW AVAILABLE on all of the major streaming platforms!</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>ADD it to your holiday playlists and share with your friends and family!</strong></span></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0jJWAVnzDzpWN0X4mHd587?si=WdMDwsW4SOu48lMMBmOyhA" style="" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/ffa228936e4325045116eb878e845f184e18d4b1/original/under-the-tree-single-cover1-7.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="SPOTIFY" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0jJWAVnzDzpWN0X4mHd587?si=WdMDwsW4SOu48lMMBmOyhA" style="" target="_blank"><strong><span class="font_large">SPOTIFY</span></strong></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large"><a contents="APPLE MUSIC" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/under-the-tree-single/1543505932" target="_blank">APPLE MUSIC</a></span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="AMAZON" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.amazon.com/albums/B08PQ8YPDZ?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US" target="_blank"><strong><span class="font_large">AMAZON</span></strong></a></p>
<p> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl"><strong>HAPPY HOLIDAYS!</strong></span></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/64936442020-12-07T13:13:22-08:002020-12-07T13:13:22-08:00John Lennon Tribute Set this week!<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Celebrating JOHN LENNON on the live stream this week! </strong></span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/6b8902b82fad22c6ba8ef307f7da38044a39c422/original/john-lennon-poster.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>TUNE IN on Wednesday, Dec 9th at 7PM PST on my FB Music Page: </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic</a></span></p>
<p>*Poster art by Sandra Gilmore </p>
<p>https://fb.me/e/1J96auP2V</p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/64924972020-12-05T11:32:51-08:002020-12-05T11:32:51-08:00UNDER THE TREE video!<p>Thanks to everyone that downloaded <strong>UNDER THE TREE</strong> yesterday! I appreciate the support. It's not over yet, however... </p>
<p>Today, I'm re-releasing the original video that I did with <strong>Jesse Garcia</strong> many moons ago, but this time with the new updated version of the song. </p>
<p>The video features my beautiful girlfriend, <strong>Nicole Dionne</strong> and my sweet sweet dog, <strong>Maci</strong>, who I miss so much. We shot this on no budget one night dragging a real tree all around Hollywood. haha. </p>
<p><strong>DOWNLOAD</strong> the song on <strong>BANDCAMP</strong> here: </p>
<p><a contents="https://joeleckels.bandcamp.com/track/under-the-tree " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://joeleckels.bandcamp.com/track/under-the-tree" target="_blank">https://joeleckels.bandcamp.com/track/under-the-tree </a></p>
<p>I encourage all of you to add this to your holiday playlists and share with friends and family! Since I'm not doing a big advertising budget, I need all the help I can get to share this and spread the music around. Thanks for your support. </p>
<p>HAPPY HOLIDAYS! </p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="k0gFB42DLX4" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/k0gFB42DLX4/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/k0gFB42DLX4?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/64919512020-12-04T12:48:52-08:002020-12-04T12:50:46-08:00UNDER THE TREE is NOW AVAILABLE on BANDCAMP<p><span class="font_xl"><strong>HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!</strong></span></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://joeleckels.bandcamp.com/track/under-the-tree" style="" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/ffa228936e4325045116eb878e845f184e18d4b1/original/under-the-tree-single-cover1-7.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p><span class="font_large">My Xmas song, <a contents="UNDER THE TREE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://joeleckels.bandcamp.com/track/under-the-tree" target="_blank"><strong>UNDER THE TREE</strong></a> has been updated and re-mixed and is <strong><a contents="NOW AVAILABLE on BANDCAMP" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://joeleckels.bandcamp.com/track/under-the-tree" style="" target="_blank">NOW AVAILABLE on BANDCAMP</a></strong> for the holidays. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="DOWNLOAD" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://joeleckels.bandcamp.com/track/under-the-tree" target="_blank"><strong>DOWNLOAD</strong></a> it today and pay what you want. <strong>BANDCAMP</strong> is giving <strong>100% of the sales to the artists TODAY ONLY</strong>, so it's a great way to show support and get some new music today. I know I appreciate it. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>ADD</strong> it to your <strong>HOLIDAY PLAYLIST</strong> and <strong>SHARE</strong> with your friends and family!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thank you!</span></p>
<p><a contents="CLICK HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://joeleckels.bandcamp.com/track/under-the-tree?fbclid=IwAR3Wb1p_sOqpTfCVh0NCVmydjK4cW5CEHeM5wmPuBHIOjYfx4QjXkSfQ3TA" target="_blank"><strong><span class="font_large">CLICK HERE</span></strong></a></p>
<p> </p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/64895332020-12-01T13:20:34-08:002020-12-01T13:20:34-08:00ALL ORIGINAL SET TOMORROW NIGHT<p><span class="font_large">I'm doing a full set of my original songs tomorrow night on the LIVE STREAM. </span><span class="font_large">Mainly picking songs I haven't played in the past couple months, so it should be a nice fresh set. I hope you join me!</span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/cfbb1503c89083c9e03a0783e4c5b56825502555/original/live-stream-promo-4-2.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl"><strong>WED, DEC 2ND</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl"><strong>JOEL ECKELS WEEKLY LIVE STREAM</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl"><strong>7pm PST</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" target="_blank"><span class="font_large"><strong>http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic</strong></span></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<hr><p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">ALSO...</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/06eac59eaaad9f6e6bb0b4154f69ba477686f3ab/original/under-the-tree-single-cover.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" />HAPPY HOLIDAYS!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">THIS FRIDAY, DEC 4TH, I'll be releasing a new mix of my song UNDER THE TREE just in time for the HOLIDAYS. It will be exclusively on BANDCAMP where they give the artist 100% of sales on the first Friday of every month. I'd love for you to DOWNLOAD it and add it to your HOLIDAY PLAYLIST. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">I'LL ANNOUNCE DETAILS THURSDAY....</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/64857032020-11-25T13:40:03-08:002020-11-25T13:42:30-08:00THANKSGIVING SET TONIGHT!<p>Hey everyone, I'll be on the live stream TONIGHT at the usual time (7pm PST) for a THANKSGIVING THEMED SET where I'll be doing a mix of original songs and covers that celebrate family, tradition and giving thanks. I hope you join me.</p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>JOEL ECKELS WEEKLY LIVE STREAM</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>7pm PST</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>on FACEBOOK: </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic</a></span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/cfbb1503c89083c9e03a0783e4c5b56825502555/original/live-stream-promo-4-2.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>FOLLOW ME EVERYWHERE:</strong></span></p>
<p><a contents="https://fanlink.to/joeleckels" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fanlink.to/joeleckels" target="_blank"><span class="font_large">https://fanlink.to/joeleckels</span></a></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/64790442020-11-16T13:06:36-08:002020-11-16T13:06:36-08:00MOTOWN SET on WEDNESDAY!<p><span class="font_large">Hey guys, I'm back on the live stream this WED, 11/18 for a whole set of CLASSIC MOTOWN SONGS. </span></p>
<p>I'll be going back to my FACEBOOK MUSIC PAGE this week, so NO YOUTUBE LIVE or from my personal FB page. I will, however, be posting the videos to YOUTUBE after the live stream. Sorry for any confusion or inconvenience, but it will better moving forward to stream from my FB Music Page. Thanks for understanding.</p>
<p>LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS WEEK. SEE YOU WEDNESDAY!</p>
<p>7pm PST HERE: <a contents="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/7aa85d044b4fdf2cbe545ae934bd7ec890141b6a/original/motown-set-promo.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><strong>FOLLOW ME EVERYWHERE:</strong></p>
<p><a contents="https://fanlink.to/joeleckels" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fanlink.to/joeleckels" style="" target="_blank"><span class="font_xl">https://fanlink.to/joeleckels</span></a></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/64736672020-11-09T14:18:18-08:002020-11-09T14:18:18-08:00NO LIVESTREAM THIS WEEK<p>Hey everyone!</p>
<p>DUE to some scheduling conflicts that came up, I'm going to need to skip the live stream show this week. The good news is that it will give me a little breather so I can prepare for the upcoming shows I'm planning for you guys.</p>
<p>Here's what I have coming up...</p>
<p>11/18 - MOTOWN SET</p>
<p>11/25 - THANKSGIVING SET</p>
<p>12/2 - ALL ORIGINAL SET</p>
<p>12/9 - JOHN LENNON SET</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/cb0f50c83c0200ae3db09d2aed67ed5c76355ac5/original/joiel-eckles295.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>TAKE CARE and HAVE A GREAT WEEK!</p>
<p>-Joel</p>
<p> </p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/64690062020-11-02T18:03:12-08:002021-01-16T00:12:58-08:00All Original Set This Wednesday for the Live Stream<p><strong>TUNE IN at 7pm PST</strong><strong>: <a contents="https://streamlink.to/Joeleckels" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://streamlink.to/Joeleckels" target="_blank">https://streamlink.to/Joeleckels</a></strong></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/ff60834cbb4f360a146100212d259e64d9604c7c/original/live-stream-promo-4-1.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/64646202020-10-27T17:48:48-07:002020-10-27T17:57:40-07:00FAULT LINES by TOM PETTY<p>Wanted to share a cover of FAULT LINES by TOM PETTY from last week's sessions. I have a blast playing all of those amazing Tom Petty songs to honor the man on what would have been his 70th Birthday. I have a few more songs I'll be posting this week, so stay tuned...</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="8tV8YNDJkYE" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/8tV8YNDJkYE/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8tV8YNDJkYE?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/64605502020-10-21T12:10:09-07:002020-10-21T12:10:09-07:00ALL TOM PETTY TONIGHT on the Weekly Live Stream!<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Join me TONIGHT at 7PM PST to celebrate the music and legacy of TOM PETTY!</strong></span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/ddc4f216a40cf7f06be20226236fededbc9b9842/original/tom-petty-tributeoct2020.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>TO TUNE IN on FACEBOOK or YOUTUBE, click this LINK: <a contents="https://streamlink.to/Joeleckels" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://streamlink.to/Joeleckels" target="_blank">https://streamlink.to/Joeleckels</a></strong></span></p>
<p>or go directly:</p>
<p>FB: <a contents="http://facebook.com/joeleckels" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://facebook.com/joeleckels" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/joeleckels</a></p>
<p>YT: <a contents="https://bit.ly/32KWelE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://bit.ly/32KWelE" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/32KWelE</a></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Can't wait. I'll see you tonight!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">-Joel</span></p>
<p> </p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/64540612020-10-12T12:20:25-07:002020-10-21T12:10:25-07:00All Original Set This Wednesday on the Live Stream!<p><span class="font_regular">Join me Wednesday Night for my Weekly Live Stream show on Facebook Live and Youtube! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>THIS WEEK</strong>, I'll be playing an action packed set of <strong>original music featuring some brand new tunes</strong> I want to try out on you guys. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>WED 10/14 <br>7PM PST </strong><br>FACEBOOK: <a contents="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckels " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckels" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/joeleckels </a><br>YOUTUBE: <a contents="https://bit.ly/32KWelE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://bit.ly/32KWelE" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/32KWelE</a> </span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/bcbee950e48c6add5e66cd8d276bbec6e5bc3e5e/original/live-stream-promo-4-1.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><strong>*SUBSCRIBE to my YOUTUBE PAGE (<a contents="https://bit.ly/32KWelE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://bit.ly/32KWelE" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/32KWelE</a>) and FOLLOW me on FACEBOOK (<a contents="https://facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic</a> )</strong></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/64503142020-10-06T12:38:59-07:002020-10-06T12:39:23-07:00Grunge Set tomorrow night for the Live Stream - 7pm pst<p><span class="font_large">Tomorrow night, i'll be playing a <strong>whole set of 90s Seattle Grunge songs</strong> that influenced me growing up. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Join me in the time machine with your flannel shirts and combat boots...</span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/67c7d30433d0bcb10d5dd3a237e45623dd0086ae/original/grunge-set-promo.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>WED, OCT 7TH </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>at 7PM PST </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br>TUNE IN:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">FACEBOOK - http://www.facebook.com/joeleckels</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">or</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">YOUTUBE: <br>https://bit.ly/32KWelE</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/64411792020-09-23T12:39:15-07:002021-01-15T01:07:28-08:00BILL WITHERS TRIBUTE SET TONIGHT!!<p><span class="font_large"><strong>TONIGHT at 7PM PST</strong>, I'll be playing an entire set of classic <strong>BILL WITHERS</strong> songs in honor of a brilliant man, legend and friend. </span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/8d848afa93e2b7b5babbcf4c9b6b10243ac09531/original/119655333-3548938545136714-4128990837399356501-o.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>I once invited <strong>Bill Withers</strong> to go see <strong>Michael Kiwanuka</strong> and the <strong>Alabama Shakes</strong> play at the <strong>Fonda Theater</strong>. Surprisingly, he said he'd love to go. I got it all set up for us to sit VIP in the center of the balcony and it was just me and him watching the show having a great time. I knew Michael covered one of his songs,<strong> "I Don't Know"</strong> and didn't say anything about it. When Michael got to the song in his set, I saw Bill lean forward listening closer in a quick moment of confusion until he realized what it was. Once Michael started singing, he leaned back and said, "I thought something sounded familiar". Haha. It was such a cool moment. </p>
<p>Here's my favorite photo from that night I'll never forget. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/f60b3f662dcc9043dd38e635201cbae7d97ce5c0/original/img-2287.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Photo by Andy Tennille</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Join me tonight for my weekly live stream show...</p>
<p><span class="font_large">WEDNESDAY, SEPT 23RD at 7PM PST <br>STREAMING LIVE on <br>FB: J<a contents="oel Eckels" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckels" target="_blank">oel Eckels</a> <br>YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/32KWelE </span></p>
<p> </p>
<p>**ALL TIPS WILL BE DONATED TO <strong>COLOR OF CHANGE</strong> IN BILL'S HONOR - <a contents="https://colorofchange.org/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://colorofchange.org/" target="_blank">https://colorofchange.org/</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>FB EVENT INVITE: <br>https://www.facebook.com/events/426453021665468/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D </p>
<p> </p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/64346232020-09-15T19:45:57-07:002020-09-15T19:45:57-07:00I'm back on the stream tomorrow night!!<p>Hey guys! I'm going to be back on the live stream tomorrow night. Trying out my new streaming setup with a set of songs to preview the themes for the upcoming shows I'll be doing. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/bcbee950e48c6add5e66cd8d276bbec6e5bc3e5e/original/live-stream-promo-4-1.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>HERE'S WHAT I HAVE PLANNED...</p>
<p><strong>9/16 - PREVIEW SET feat. a mix of originals and previews of upcoming themes </strong></p>
<p><strong>9/23 - BILL WITHERS TRIBUTE SET </strong></p>
<p><strong>9/30 - GRUNGE SET </strong></p>
<p><strong>10/7 - ALL ORIGINAL SET </strong></p>
<p><strong>10/14 - GOT YOU COVERED SET feat. all songs written by my favorite songwriter friends </strong></p>
<p><strong>10/21 - MOTOWN SET </strong></p>
<p><strong>10/28 - MOM BIRTHDAY SET feat. my mom's favorite songs and songs about mothers </strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p>With the new setup, I'll be streaming to <a contents="YOUTUBE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCijFTWd0StZMnUsQcWf16-g" style="" target="_blank"><strong>YOUTUBE</strong></a> and <a contents="FACEBOOK" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckels" style="" target="_blank"><strong>FACEBOOK</strong></a></p>
<p><a contents="YOUTUBE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCijFTWd0StZMnUsQcWf16-g" style="" target="_blank"><strong>YOUTUBE</strong></a> will be the best quality. </p>
<p><a contents="FACEBOOK" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckels" target="_blank"><strong>FACEBOOK</strong></a> will be from my personal page, not here, so heads up. I'll provide links to help you out. </p>
<p>If you haven't subscribed to my <a contents="YOUTUBE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCijFTWd0StZMnUsQcWf16-g" target="_blank"><strong>YOUTUBE</strong></a> page, go do it now.</p>
<p>Once I have enough subscribers, I can I can create a custom URL, instead of this: </p>
<p>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCijFTWd0StZMnUsQcWf16-g </p>
<p> </p>
<p>See you on the stream!</p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/64172862020-08-25T20:36:19-07:002021-02-03T12:49:05-08:00Live Stream Tomorrow Night!<p>WEDNESDAY, AUG 26TH - 7PM PDT</p>
<p>I'll be playing a mixed set of old and new original tunes for the WEDNESDAY NIGHT STREAM this week. Plus, I'll be adding in a couple of my favorite cover tunes as well. Let's mix it up!</p>
<p>See you there!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/7cc1c64ea350d0e7871e385ad77afd52d35ad557/original/joel-eckels-quarantine-stream.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/64129362020-08-19T13:24:13-07:002020-12-23T07:14:18-08:00All Beatles Tonight!<p><span class="font_large">I'm playing ALL BEATLES songs for my live stream TONIGHT!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Let's Come Together...</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">See you there!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Wed, Aug 19th<br>7pm pdt </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">at <a contents="www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic</a></span></p>
<p> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/241b4314538ff0d4cb20c042be98ec46a0c919f4/original/joel2020-beatles-poster-72.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/64079672020-08-12T11:54:16-07:002020-08-12T11:54:16-07:00I'm BACK and ready to play The Weight Of These Things album TONIGHT!<p><span class="font_large">I'll be back on my stream tonight for a set of original tunes from my <strong><em>THE WEIGHT OF THESE THINGS</em></strong> album. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">After a week off, I'm ready to play some music! </span></p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large">TUNE IN: http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic </span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large">7pm PST</span></strong></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/b99bc157bfb730dac39fe46cb15bbbc090803a03/original/weightcover700.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/63879112020-07-20T14:05:06-07:002020-07-20T14:05:06-07:00Streaming Show TONIGHT...No Wed Stream this week<p><span class="font_large">Heads up guys...</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I’ll be playing a SET TONIGHT at 7PM pst instead of my usual Wed show this week. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">TUNE IN on FB: <a contents="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic </a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Doing all original tunes for this one. Mostly the new stuff. Come hang.</span></p>
<p> </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/cd46be662edccc7b5241626a3af08a485b4ea857/original/113091045-3366521443378426-5663354956770410730-o.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">FB EVENT PAGE: <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/events/3691076947643371/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/3691076947643371/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/3691076947643371/</a></span></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/63856692020-07-15T16:25:56-07:002020-12-01T00:50:54-08:00Exploring the catalog of Tom Petty TONIGHT on the live stream show!<p><strong><span class="font_large">TUNE IN TONIGHT at 7pm pst on FB LIVE for a FULL TOM PETTY SET!</span></strong></p>
<p><a contents="htttp://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="htttp://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" target="_blank"><strong><span class="font_large">htttp://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic</span></strong></a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/5510ce75d59a2b02dc7cfc2477f63e43562adfba/original/tom-petty-tribute-2020.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/63776512020-07-06T13:03:31-07:002020-07-06T13:03:31-07:00WEEK of JULY 6TH, 2020 <p><span class="font_large">COMING UP THIS WEEK... </span></p>
<p> </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>TONIGHT (7.6.20)</strong>, I'll be debuting a new series with my brother, <strong>Shawn Eckels</strong>, called "<strong>AN ECKELS BROTHERS JOINT</strong>". We will be sharing songs and stories of growing up Eckels and how we got into music. Music and a hang. Join us and see what happens! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>6pm PST / 7pm MST</strong> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="TUNE IN HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/john.peebles1" target="_blank"><strong>TUNE IN HERE</strong></a> </span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/3563c8b84128b9cc1f74eb841056ce180310683a/original/eckelsbrosjoint-poster.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<hr><p> </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>WEDNESDAY NIGHT (7.8.20)</strong> - I'll be back with my weekly <strong>QUARANTINE LIVE STREAM</strong>. This week, I'll be back playing original songs spanning from 2005-2010 by playing the LITTLE BROTHER EP and THE JOY THE PAIN EP in their entirety and sharing the stories surrounding some of those tunes. </span></p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large">7pm PST on WED</span></strong></p>
<p><a contents="TUNE IN HERE " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" style="" target="_blank"><strong><span class="font_large">TUNE IN HERE </span></strong></a></p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/44032d45ba43a507241309ad384acd8ff0c718f6/original/joel-eckels-quarantine-6-8-20.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></strong></p>
<hr><p> </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>FRIDAY 7.10.20</strong> - I've been invited to join <strong>ADA PASTERNAK'S</strong> streaming series "<strong>Song 4 Song</strong>" on INSTAGRAM. We will be going LIVE from our IG profiles at 1pm pst where we will chat and share a few songs each. </span></p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large">1pm PST / 4pm EST </span></strong></p>
<p><a contents="TUNE IN HERE " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/joeleckels" target="_blank"><strong><span class="font_large">TUNE IN HERE </span></strong></a></p>
<p><span class="font_large">or <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/adapasternak" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/34007916a4a7bc62ba978ac583c9dc5b4c3979ad/original/69306009-2554361224584389-7505055587088990208-n.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<hr><p> </p>
<p><span class="font_large">LAST BUT NOT LEAST, I know I said <strong>ROCKETSHIP</strong> was going to be available on BANDCAMP last Friday and it wasn't. My apologies. I ran into a few issues that I need to address before I can make it available. I'll give you an update ASAP. Can't wait for you to hear it! Sorry for the #fakenews... </span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/fbf676f8095532109da96f94d8612955e9d4b704/original/rocketship-bandcamp-art.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thanks for all of your continued support. Take care of yourselves and be good humans! </span></p>
<p> </p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/63739882020-07-02T13:34:17-07:002020-07-07T10:57:14-07:00An Eckels Brothers Joint - new streaming show next week<p><span class="font_large">Hey guys, so my brother <strong>Shawn Eckels</strong> and I are starting a <strong>NEW STREAMING SHOW</strong> called "<strong>AN ECKELS BROTHERS JOINT</strong>" where we'll be hanging out on a stream together, play songs and talk about music and life as we know it. Music and a hang! Should be fun. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The first one will be this coming week: </span><br><span class="font_xl"><strong>MONDAY, JULY 6TH </strong></span><br><span class="font_large"><strong>at 6pm pst / 7pm mst </strong><br>*We'll be streaming from my brother's FB page: <strong><a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/john.peebles1" style="" target="_blank">HERE</a></strong></span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/3563c8b84128b9cc1f74eb841056ce180310683a/original/eckelsbrosjoint-poster.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p><span class="font_large">While you're at it, we'd also like to drive people to our <a contents="The Eckels Brothers" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/eckelsbrothers/" target="_blank"><strong>The Eckels Brothers</strong></a> music page for future music posts and streams. Please give us a <strong>FOLLOW</strong>. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Spread the word and let's hang! <br>See you Monday!</span></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/63717702020-06-30T16:55:12-07:002021-02-03T12:48:24-08:00"GOT YOU COVERED" will be the theme of tomorrow night's live stream...<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/97aa6f229429d2497de57014ca1a57c95dd2a9c6/original/got-ya-covered-2.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p><span class="font_large">TUNE IN TOMORROW NIGHT for a SPECIAL LIVE STREAM SHOW</span></p>
<p><span class="font_xl"><strong>"GOT YA COVERED"</strong></span></p>
<p><strong><span class="font_regular">I'll be playing a set of songs written by some of my favorite songwriter friends. </span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span class="font_regular">I'm excited to share these tunes with you. </span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>7pm PST</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>TUNE IN: <a contents="www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" style="" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic</a></strong></span></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/63559082020-06-16T20:01:07-07:002020-07-07T10:58:27-07:00A Blast From the Past - performing GOOD THINGS by PAPER SUN on WED night!<p><span class="font_large"><strong>WEDNESDAY NIGHT - GOOD THINGS</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Once upon a time, I had a band with Sally Jaye, Carson Cohen and Adam Marcello called PAPER SUN. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">In Jan of 2005, we put out and album called GOOD THINGS. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I haven't played most of those songs in years... </span></p>
<p> </p>
<p><span class="font_large">TOMORROW NIGHT (Wed 6/17), I will be performing the whole album from start to finish for my Live Stream. </span></p>
<p> </p>
<p><span class="font_large">TUNE IN at Joel Eckels Music at 7pm PST!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/ad0c414a0a9a5fe639308d3f14e945465fc1f568/original/wed-good-things.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong><a contents="LISTEN TO GOOD THINGS on SPOTIFY" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0iu1jFdNKsSIONGCfuVqzG" style="" target="_blank"><span class="font_large">LISTEN TO GOOD THINGS on SPOTIFY</span></a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/63488872020-06-10T11:49:17-07:002020-07-07T10:58:46-07:00Streaming Show Tonight! 7pm PST on FB LIVE!<p><strong><span class="font_large">I'll be back on FACEBOOK LIVE TONIGHT at 7pm PST </span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large">for another Quarantine Live Stream Show! </span></strong></p>
<p><strong>TUNE IN: www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic </strong></p>
<p>See you then! </p>
<p>-Joel </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/7281049c122f276b07da1c7dbcaea17e92f4bcd0/original/joel-eckels-live-from-quarantine.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large">Don't forget it's the VAN WAGENEN TRIFECTA every WED!</span></strong> </p>
<p>7pm CST (5pm PST) - <strong>ERIK KJELLAND</strong> (my cousin) from <strong>The Mascot Theory </strong></p>
<p>TUNE IN <strong><a contents="HERE " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/themasctotheory" style="" target="_blank">HERE </a></strong></p>
<p>7pm MST (6pm PST) - <strong>SHAWN ECKELS</strong> (my brother) </p>
<p>TUNE IN <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/john.peebles1" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a> </p>
<p>7pm PST - <strong>JOEL ECKELS </strong>(their cousin/brother) </p>
<p>TUNE IN <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/63411472020-06-03T14:44:59-07:002020-07-07T10:58:56-07:00A Pause For The Cause...No Streaming Show Tonight<p><span class="font_large">Hey everyone.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I've decided to make a personal decision to skip this week's live stream show in light of all that is going on right now. I understand that music is healing and needed in these times. I don't mean to abandon that purpose. However, if I'm going to play, I would want to give you my best. And the truth is, I just don't think I have it in me at the moment. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I hope that is understandable. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Instead, I'm choosing to focus my energy on listening, learning and supporting the black community in this important time in American history. I encourage all of you to do the same. That's what feels right at the moment for me and where I'm at mentally and emotionally. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Don't worry, I will return next week fired up for another live stream show. I'll be sure to make it something special for all of you that have been tuning in every wednesday. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thanks for all of your love and support. <br>I'll see you next wednesday. <br>Take care and be safe out there. <br>Listen to each other and love each other. <br>-Joel</span></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/63324892020-05-27T15:44:13-07:002020-11-25T21:41:53-08:00Memorial Tribute Set TONIGHT at 7pm pst on Facebook<p><span class="font_large">Going LIVE at 7pm pst TONIGHT with a Memorial Set of songs by influential artists who have passed away in the last 10 years. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">7pm PST on FACEBOOK at <strong><a contents="Joel Eckels Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" target="_blank">Joel Eckels Music</a> </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/7281049c122f276b07da1c7dbcaea17e92f4bcd0/original/joel-eckels-live-from-quarantine.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>THE VAN WAGENEN TRIFECTA - EVERY WEDNESDAY</strong> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Before my set on Wednesdays, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">don't forget to check out my cousin, <strong>Erik Kjelland </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">at 7pm cst/5pm pst at <strong><a contents="The Mascot Theory" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/themascottheory" target="_blank">The Mascot Theory</a> </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">and then... </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">my brother <a contents="Shawn Eckels" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/john.peebles1" style="" target="_blank"><strong>Shawn Eckels</strong></a> at 7pm mst/6pm pst</span></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/63306952020-05-26T09:52:33-07:002020-11-29T14:08:30-08:00HOME now available on all streaming platforms!<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl">HOME is now available on all streaming platforms!! </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/457d8c032dc7940736596ff1e2006b106f636d1e/original/home-cover-final.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Check it out wherever you like to listen to music! </strong></span></p>
<p> </p>
<p><span class="font_xl"><strong>HOW YOU CAN HELP: </strong></span></p>
<p>So, the more listens I have (especially this week), it helps the song get noticed and added to different promotion channels so it has a chance to circulate. </p>
<p>Please share with anyone you know that you think might dig it! </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>SPOTIFY: </strong></span></p>
<p>https://open.spotify.com/album/2Oof9iBdiZHncPsB8tUaTp </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>iTUNES: </strong></span></p>
<p>https://music.apple.com/us/album/home-single/1514276698 </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>GOOGLE: </strong></span></p>
<p>https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Joel_Eckels_Home?id=Bnzuo55drfq56ynmg7xwc2xofhu&hl=en_US </p>
<p> </p>
<p>...and a whole bunch more! </p>
<p>Just search <strong>"Joel Eckels Home"</strong> wherever you like to stream music. Thanks! </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><u><strong>SPECIAL SHOUT OUTS: </strong></u></span></p>
<p>Special thanks to <strong>Tamir Barzilay</strong> for always being the best drummer to play my music. </p>
<p>To <strong>Clay Blair</strong> for laying down some bass guitar and mastering the track. </p>
<p>Special thanks to <strong>Wes Poland</strong> for putting in a lot of hours helping me get this song where it needed to be. I am very happy with how it turned out. Happy to finally be recording and mixing my own music! </p>
<p>Extended thanks to <strong>Cathy Heller Reinstein</strong> for inspiring me to write this song a little while back. </p>
<p>And last but not least, thanks to <strong>Logan Metz</strong> for helping my with the final draft of the artwork. It turned out great. </p>
<p> </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Oh...and one more thing. </strong></span></p>
<p>That's my Grandpa and Nana Eckels on the front porch of the house that my dad grew up in. It's located in Mineral Point Wisconsin and is now currently inhabited by my cousin Chausti Weinbrenner from my mom's side of the family. Lots of memories across different generations of the Eckels clan. It was a perfect photo to use. </p>
<p> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Enjoy your Tuesday. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Thanks for your support!</p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/63237342020-05-20T10:57:29-07:002020-11-27T08:52:52-08:00"HOME" to be released on all streaming platforms next Tuesday, 5/26<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">I'm happy to finally announce that "HOME" will be released on all streaming platforms next Tuesday, May 26th. </span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/457d8c032dc7940736596ff1e2006b106f636d1e/original/home-cover-final.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">TONIGHT, I'll be back with another Quarantine Live Stream at 7pm pst!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">TUNE IN:</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl"><strong>www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/7281049c122f276b07da1c7dbcaea17e92f4bcd0/original/joel-eckels-live-from-quarantine.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></strong></span></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/63069932020-05-06T12:46:06-07:002020-11-29T08:03:44-08:00Tune In TONIGHT at 7pm (pst)!<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">It's WEDNESDAY and I'M BACK on the QUARANTINE LIVE STREAM TONIGHT at 7pm PST!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">TUNE IN at <a contents="www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic</a></span></p>
<p> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/1d994df3885d548e6a69db4243f4ca09d4151a31/original/joel-eckels-quarantine-stream-header.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Don't forget the <strong>FAMILY TRIFECTA</strong>!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">My cousin, <strong>Erik Kjelland</strong> of <a contents="The Mascot Theory" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheMascotTheory/" target="_blank"><strong>The Mascot Theory</strong></a> is on at 7pm CST (5pm PST)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">My brother <a contents="Shawn Eckels" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/john.peebles1" target="_blank"><strong>Shawn Eckels</strong></a> is on at 7pm MST (6pm PST)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">I'm on right after!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">See you TONIGHT!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">-Joel</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p> </p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/63013412020-05-01T09:23:29-07:002020-06-30T23:46:22-07:00Exclusive pre-release of "Home" on Bandcamp TODAY ONLY!<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl"><strong>PRE-RELEASE of "HOME" TODAY ONLY! </strong></span><br><span class="font_large">I'm doing a special pre-release of my new single, "<strong>HOME</strong>" exclusively on <a contents="Bandcamp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://joeleckels.bandcamp.com/track/home" target="_blank"><strong>Bandcamp</strong></a>!! <br>Very excited to finally get this song to you! </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">You can get it exclusively <strong>TODAY ONLY! </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl"><a contents="CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://joeleckels.bandcamp.com/track/home" style="" target="_blank"><strong>CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD </strong></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://joeleckels.bandcamp.com/track/home" style="" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/664623f5d7c6369ff26fae8455d4252833161716/original/home-605-covervignette9.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">It will be available on all of the other platforms soon, but today you can support me and my music by downloading it, since 100% of the money is going to the artists as a one day offer from the good people at <strong>Bandcamp</strong>. Every little bit helps right now! </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl"><strong>WAIT, THERE'S MORE... </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">I will also be performing a special afternoon set<strong> TODAY</strong> at <strong>3pm PST</strong> to help promote this exclusive release! </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/5e349950083df8d5d4d3d46dfd3a0d7c5854a786/original/friday-home-show-poster.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>TUNE IN </strong>on <strong>FACEBOOK</strong> and<strong> INSTAGRAM </strong><br><strong>FB: <a contents="facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" target="_blank">facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic</a> <br>IG: <a contents="@joeleckels" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.instagram.com/joeleckels" target="_blank">@joeleckels</a> </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Take care everyone! </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">-Joel</span></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/62908842020-04-22T13:34:03-07:002020-04-22T13:34:15-07:00Wed Night Live Stream TONIGHT at 7PM pst!<p>I'll be back online <strong>TONIGHT</strong> at <strong>7pm PST</strong> for another hour of music from my home to yours.</p>
<p>Gonna pull out some new songs, ideas, old favorites and some of my favorite covers. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>JOIN ME</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">on</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong><a contents="FACEBOOK " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" style="" target="_blank">FACEBOOK </a></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">or</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong><a contents="INSTAGRAM " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.instagram.com/joeleckels" style="" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM </a></strong></span></p>
<p> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/3b04e70870369427c543d4231f5e96d74a6655f8/original/img-6211.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><strong>ALSO, DON'T FORGET:</strong></p>
<p>My brother <a contents="Shawn Eckels" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/john.peebles1" target="_blank"><strong>Shawn Eckels</strong></a> will be playing an hour before me at 6pm PST / 7pm MST if you'd like to tune in and let him rock your face off! </p>
<p>My cousin <a contents="Erik Kjelland" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheMascotTheory/" target="_blank"><strong>Erik Kjelland</strong></a> will also be playing an hour before my brother at 5pm PST / 7pm CST to kick off the family rock block!</p>
<p> </p>
<p><a contents="PLEASE JOIN MY MAILING LIST" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://joeleckels.com" style="" target="_blank"><strong>PLEASE JOIN MY MAILING LIST</strong></a> so I can keep you up to date with news and other online shows</p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/62826022020-04-14T16:33:42-07:002020-04-14T16:33:42-07:00STREAMING BIRTHDAY SHOW tomorrow night!<p style="text-align: center;">Hey everyone! Hope you're all holding up okay out there.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Tomorrow night, I'll be back for another streaming show of my own...</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>THIS TIME, IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>WED, APRIL 15TH </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>at 7pm PST</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/2211fcda80619fb23a2490e44b91eae6ad605d1e/original/bday-show-purple.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">*Join me for a set of my favorite cover tunes and originals and who knows what else!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">TUNE IN at <a contents="www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" target="_blank"><strong>www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic</strong></a></p>
<p> </p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/62753062020-04-07T14:02:55-07:002020-10-07T21:55:09-07:00STREAMING SHOW TOMORROW NIGHT!<p><strong>WEDNESDAY NIGHT (April 8th)</strong>, I'll be back online playing a bunch of <strong>BILL WITHERS</strong> tunes and various original tunes for ya. Hope you tune in!</p>
<p>Help me spread the word by starting a <a contents="WATCH PARTY" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/help/1681245065258554?helpref=about_content" style="" target="_blank"><strong>WATCH PARTY</strong></a> with your friends that you think will dig my set.</p>
<p>Don't forget that <strong>SHAWN ECKELS</strong> will be playing an hour before me and my cousin, <strong>ERIK KJELLAND</strong> will be an hour before that if you'd like to tune in!</p>
<p> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/1d994df3885d548e6a69db4243f4ca09d4151a31/original/joel-eckels-quarantine-stream-header.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl"><strong>WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8TH</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_xl">LIVE FROM QUARANTINE</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>7pm CST - <a contents="ERIK KJELLAND " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/Erik-Kjelland-61238037368/?eid=ARBH1Dh1w1wF7t5NoVwl3MDYYSl6BabCzdOrRWVA0irVc5l4ZU8j0SCA2-_AM8OE-rb_7nxahxSbI6xR" target="_blank">ERIK KJELLAND </a></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>7pm MST - <a contents="SHAWN ECKELS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/john.peebles1?__tn__=%2CdlC-R-R&eid=ARD7H7C_TiR94f_t2_ufKW47tM5X6YFF1iHZPa6p_1xJ6htkLx3AI5Cn_D_HXsLNTO19_f9D4Om1ZnZn&hc_ref=ARTHTqYUmuz9qXrE4Hdk3QAxOrckJmSf0JR0lm9OFuWnfBsK2lTEx0c94-sAdURQrck&ref=nf_target" target="_blank">SHAWN ECKELS</a></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>7pm PST - <a contents="JOEL ECKELS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic/" target="_blank">JOEL ECKELS</a></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>MORE things to click:</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong><a contents="FACEBOOK: @joeleckelsmusic" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" target="_blank">FACEBOOK: @joeleckelsmusic</a></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong><a contents="IG: @joeleckels" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/joeleckels" style="" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM: @joeleckels</a> </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br><span class="font_large"><strong>Tips/Donate: <br><a contents="Venmo: @joel-eckels " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://venmo.com/Joel-Eckels" target="_blank">Venmo: @joel-eckels </a><br><a contents="Paypal: joeleckels@gmail.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://paypal.me/joeleckels" target="_blank">Paypal: joeleckels@gmail.com</a></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="MusiCares Relief Fund" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.grammy.com/musicares/get-help/musicares-coronavirus-relief-fund" style="" target="_blank"><span class="font_large"><strong>MUSICARES COVID-19 RELIEF FUND</strong></span></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="HOTEL CAFE EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://bit.ly/HCRelief" style="" target="_blank"><span class="font_large"><strong>HOTEL CAFE EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND</strong></span></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="MUSIC GIVES TO ST JUDE KIDS " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.stjude.org/donate/pm.html?sc_dcm=254910701&sc_cid=kwp70519&gclid=Cj0KCQjwybD0BRDyARIsACyS8mvyXN7udLrBl1r8EsoUJAr3_6_5zlvEdPx9G7_O-8yNwM6YdokOPBgaAjHIEALw_wcB" target="_blank"><span class="font_large"><strong>MUSIC GIVES TO ST JUDE KIDS </strong></span></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular"><strong>A department of ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/62752162020-04-07T13:21:54-07:002021-05-14T06:36:48-07:00Saying goodbye to Bill...<p>I post this last Friday after receiving the news that Bill Withers had passed away.</p>
<p>I wanted to share it again with my fans in his honor...</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD, 2020 </strong></p>
<p>I've been at a loss for words all morning. I guess I found a bunch to make up for it this afternoon... </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/e9af88c7f5c545681fb09b81eadd5552e1e455e8/original/bill-withers-tribute-photo.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" />Today, the world is mourning a legend and musical hero that blessed us with his talent and gift of song. </p>
<p>For me, <strong>BILL WITHERS</strong> was so much more. To me, he was a true friend, musical mentor and all around jedi master with deep wisdom and compassion. </p>
<p>I first met Bill in 2008 after his daughter Kori and I became friends and started playing music together. I’ll never forget the day Kori said, “we’re going to rehearse at my dad’s house.” Just meeting Kori was surreal since her dad had been such major influence on my own music already. At that time, I was literally in the middle of a phase where I was constantly listening to and studying Bill Withers' albums. I always found a connection to him because he had the perfect balance of funk groove and acoustic songwriting. I was in the middle of a deep dive of inspiration when I met Kori. We became fast friends and it eventually lead to us playing together over our mutual love for her dad’s music. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/322d36751611f3323439fd22e0ff747505670cab/original/joel-and-kori-withers.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>That first day at Bill’s house was mind-blowing. There was a film crew and a bunch of musicians looking to me for direction. I knew I had a choice as music director that day. I could be intimidated, or I could choose to trust my instincts. I chose to trust. Meeting Bill was incredible in itself. He sat with us as we went through the songs and, as Kori and I worked through the arrangements with the band, Bill would chime in as well. He quickly acknowledged my ideas and choices, and a mutual respect was immediately established. We had these great moments of riffing off of each other’s ideas that day that began one of the most amazing relationships of my life. </p>
<p>When I got back to my apartment later that day, I remember walking in the door and saw that I had my vinyl records out with this picture of Bill’s big smiling face staring right back at me. I couldn’t believe what had just happened. It was like a dream. </p>
<p>We continued to work together over the next couple years producing shows for Kori and getting to know each other. One day I asked Bill if I could get his help on an arrangement of a cover song I wanted to do and he invited me and my whole band over to work on it. I couldn’t believe it. So, Tamir Barzilay, Mark Corben and I went over to Bill’s and, instead of working on the cover arrangement, he asked me about my own songs. I was beside myself. That turned into us working on my music once a week at Bill’s house for the next 2 months. It was a time I’ll never forget as long as I live. The wisdom and mentorship we got from those sessions was an absolute dream come true. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/bdfcc71bf423bc1eef9407bd8747184e8bd83261/original/daband.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Bill and I remained friends and continued to stay in touch. Getting text messages from Bill Withers was always a trip. We had a lot of moments of connection, humor and, at times, tough love. One day, he gave me one of the biggest compliments of my life by telling me that I’m a great songwriter. He also asked me a hard question of whether I every considered having someone else sing my tunes because he wasn’t sure if my voice was the best to deliver the songs in a way that would get them the attention they deserve. I took it well, though it was tough to hear. The next day, he called me to apologize and tell me he didn’t want to pull me off of my game and that he’s just an old guy that doesn’t necessarily know anything about the modern music world. I was okay with it and understood where he was coming from and that it was partly a matter of taste as much as there was some truth in what he said. </p>
<p>A year or so later, I invited him to go see the <strong>Alabama Shakes</strong> and <strong>Michael Kiwanuka</strong> at the <strong>Fonda Theater.</strong> To my surprise, he told me he would love to. I got us set up with VIP seating all to ourselves in the balcony and we ended up having the best time. Before the show, he brought up that tough conversation to let me know that what he meant was similar to Carole King and how it wasn’t until singers like Aretha Franklin brought attention to her songs that people started paying attention to who Carole King was an artist. I appreciated the compassion he showed me and that he genuinely wanted me to understand what he meant and not take it the wrong way. </p>
<p>We watched the Alabama Shakes and Bill was in my ear the entire set talking about how much he loved <strong>Brittany Howard</strong> and how she and the band were the real deal. He was like a kid watching his new favorite band. We went backstage where he turned on the charm for a room full of admirers in awe of him. His larger than life presence even accidentally scared off Juliette Lewis, who was trying to come backstage and say hi in the middle of him telling stories. She ran off before he could tell her he was just messing with her. (I was able to clear that up later with her, don't worry…). I’ll never forget that night and my one-on-one hang with Bill. My friend, Andy Tennille caught some amazing photos from that night. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/f60b3f662dcc9043dd38e635201cbae7d97ce5c0/original/img-2287.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/853718e616dad667dab57028b73e2fdbada876f5/original/img-2289.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>About a month ago, Kori came over to see my new house in Laurel Canyon and catch up. She told me that her dad wanted me to come by and see him. I text him the next day and he invited me over. I spent a couple hours with him where we sat and watched Youtube videos about Elgin Baylor and listened to some demos he was working on with Kori. He was older and more scattered than usual, but he was Still Bill, the wise genius with a clever sarcastic sense of humor that will forever go unmatched. He expressed how much he appreciated me coming over and thanked me for visiting him. Little did I know that would be the last time I would see him. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/4d6ff1d1717c922503547259d14040c8dba175f5/original/img-6299.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>My heart goes out to his family. Kori and Todd love their dad so much and have lived every day to make him proud. Marcia, his incredible wife is one of the strongest women I’ve ever met. This is going to be a difficult loss for them and I send them all of the love I have to find peace with his passing. After speaking to Kori this morning, I found some peace of my own and was assured that they will get through this time with the love of the people close to them and all of the millions of people touched by his music and legacy. </p>
<p>Thanks for letting me share a little about what Bill means to me. <br>I’ll be listening to his music all day. </p>
<p> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/de5b456afea3a0c2c479c991a67e4d074c9770ea/original/bill-withers-live-at-carnegie-hall.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Do yourself a favor and put on “Bill Withers - Live at Carnegie Hall”. <br>It is one of the greatest live albums of all time and gives a great representation of who Bill Withers was as a person as well as a musical genius. <br>If you want to go deeper, listen to his albums, find the STILL BILL DOCUMENTARY and all of the amazing interviews he did on Youtube. <br>There’s so much to take in to inspire you and fill your soul. <br>I'll be sharing some as the days go by I'm sure. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/6cb2729d337b6838b8ffa3d8ddbc1c3debffa8fa/original/img-2285.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>His music will live on forever as some of the greatest songs ever written. <br>I’m happy to know that the world will continue to be inspired by him and his words. <br>I’m gonna miss my mentor and friend. </p>
<p><strong>RIP BILL WITHERS</strong></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/62685372020-04-01T11:45:07-07:002020-04-01T12:37:53-07:00WEDNESDAY NIGHT STREAMING SHOW - 7PM PST<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/610ce506206bd443a865849b8fbb5044e8542c97/original/joiel-eckles-quarantine-concerts.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>I'll be back online <strong>TONIGHT at 7pm PST </strong>for another hour of music from my home to yours. Gonna pull out some new songs, ideas, old favorites and some of my favorite covers.</p>
<p><strong>JOIN ME</strong> on <a contents="FACEBOOK" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" target="_blank"><strong>FACEBOOK</strong></a> or <a contents="INSTAGRAM" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.instagram.com/joeleckels" target="_blank"><strong>INSTAGRAM</strong></a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>My brother <a contents="Shawn Eckels" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/shawneckelsmusic" target="_blank"><strong>Shawn Eckels</strong></a> will be playing an hour before me at 6pm PST / 7pm MST if you'd like to tune in and let him rock your face off!</p>
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<p><strong><a contents="*PLEASE JOIN MY MAILING LIST by visiting my website at www.joeleckels.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.joeleckels.com" style="" target="_blank">PLEASE JOIN MY MAILING LIST</a></strong> so I can keep you up to date with news and other online shows</p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/62650482020-03-28T12:36:38-07:002020-11-29T14:08:55-08:00Playing SOCIAL DISTANCE FEST 2020 at 3:30 TODAY (ONLINE)!<p>Hey guys! <strong>Social Distance Fest 2020</strong> is happening NOW! Tune in and check out all of the amazing artists playing today and tomorrow. I'll be doing a set at 3:30pm PST today. </p>
<p><a contents="https://www.facebook.com/SocialDistanceFest2020/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/SocialDistanceFest2020/" style="">https://www.facebook.com/SocialDistanceFest2020/</a></p>
<p>Thanks for supporting live music! </p>
<p>-Joel </p>
<p> </p>
<p>#socialdistancefest2020 #livemusic</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/f217d099263362a9a12e12f1cfe43e57ef5b0782/original/social-distance-fest-2020.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>
<p> </p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/62629662020-03-26T14:14:54-07:002020-03-26T14:14:54-07:00Playing SOCIAL DISTANCE FEST 2020 at 3:30 this SATURDAY (ONLINE)!<p>Thanks to everyone that tuned into my Facebook Live show last night. It's been great to be able to play.</p>
<p>I'll be performing again this <strong>Saturday, 3/28 at 3:30pm PST </strong>for <strong><a contents="SOCIAL DISTANCE FEST-AN ONLINE MUSIC FESTIVAL" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://facebook.com/events/s/social-distance-fest-2020-an-o/203259497440735/?ti=icl" target="_blank">SOCIAL DISTANCE FEST-AN ONLINE MUSIC FESTIVAL</a></strong></p>
<p>Check out the Event page <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://facebook.com/events/s/social-distance-fest-2020-an-o/203259497440735/?ti=icl" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a> and RSVP!<br>It really helps to spread the word about the event (and you will also be entered to win an Amazon gift card)! <br>And please use the invite to invite your friends too!</p>
<p><br>The artists are amazing...it’s two days, 60 artists total, on March 28th & March 29th!! <br>The full line up of artists and performance times are listed in the invite! </p>
<p>Let music bring us together during these times of isolation! <br> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/f217d099263362a9a12e12f1cfe43e57ef5b0782/original/social-distance-fest-2020.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/62593992020-03-23T13:25:30-07:002020-11-12T22:06:04-08:00LIVE STREAM CONCERT EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT at 7PM PST<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/610ce506206bd443a865849b8fbb5044e8542c97/original/joiel-eckles-quarantine-concerts.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>While we're all holed up at home during this crisis, I've decided to commit to a Live Stream concert EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT at 7PM PST. I need to play music right now and as long as you guys are tuning in, I'm streaming it! I plan to change up the sets each week and even get some themed shows happening.</p>
<p>My little brother, SHAWN ECKELS, will also be streaming EVERY WEDNESDAY as well an hour earlier, so you can catch back-to-back ECKELS BROTHERS sets if you are really wanting to dive in! Once we have the technology to play together from separate live streams, we will. Until then, we're bringing you a 2 hour rock block!</p>
<p>See you this coming WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25TH</p>
<p>Shawn Eckels Live Stream - 6pm Pst / 7pm Mst on <strong><a contents="FACEBOOK" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/shawneckelsmusic" style="" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></strong> or <strong><a contents="INSTAGRAM" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.instagram.com/shawneckels" style="" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM</a></strong></p>
<p>Joel Eckels Live Stream - 7pm Pst / 8pm Mst on <strong><a contents="FACEBOOK" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" style="" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></strong> or<a contents=" INSTAGRAM" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.instagram.com/joeleckels" style="" target="_blank"> <strong>INSTAGRAM</strong></a></p>
<p>Stay safe out there!</p>
<p>-Joel</p>
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<p>photo: Monika Lightstone/Lightstone Photography</p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/62565792020-03-20T13:13:25-07:002020-03-20T13:13:25-07:00Bandcamp is giving artists 100% of sales TODAY ONLY<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/4882893e298779dd14955b792e631ae28c98f328/original/bandcamp-promo.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Bandcamp is helping us out today by forfeiting their cut and giving 100% of music sales from their site to the artists.</p>
<p>The great news is that BANDCAMP is the one place you can find all of my albums!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>So, go to https://joeleckels.bandcamp.com and download all of my music today if you don't have it already!!</p>
<p>It will help me out a lot right now during this shut down and I would love nothing more than to share my tunes with you.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>STAY TUNED NEXT WEEK - I'll be releasing some new music!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thanks so much for your support and tune into Instagram and Facebook where I'll be performing a song from each album on my live stream!</p>
<p>-Joel</p>
<p> </p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/62550062020-03-19T10:18:11-07:002021-01-11T08:34:38-08:00WELCOME TO QUARANTINE<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/c4893a3a3e6cd1debbe4a76c6357a2b625ded5aa/original/90064232-3045566935473880-4149781668929994752-o.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
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<p>Hey everyone. Well, what can I say? I have done a terrible job updating my website and informing my fans about my musical journey.</p>
<p>More on the musical journey later...</p>
<p> </p>
<p>A lot has happened and suddenly we're all in QUARANTINE????!</p>
<p>Well, now that the world has stopped, I'm taking the time to get perspective and get back to some music. I hope you join me.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I played a livestream concert from my living room last night that was a lot of fun and felt great, which means I'm inspired to do more. Keep an eye out for posts in the next couple days with info about the performances. If you catch it in time, you can watch the archive footage on my <a contents="FACEBOOK PAGE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic" style="" target="_blank">FACEBOOK PAGE.</a></p>
<p>You may also be able to catch it on my <a contents="INSTAGRAM " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.instagram.com/joeleckels" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM </a>Story.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Well, thanks to all of you for being fans. I hope to see you soon online.</p>
<p>Take care of yourselves, wash your hands real good and stay at home until this is all over.</p>
<p>We'll provide the entertainment.</p>
<p>-Joel</p>
<p> </p>
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<p> </p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/55410492018-12-05T11:43:34-08:002020-11-29T09:08:27-08:00SHOW TONIGHT at HOTEL CAFE in Los Angeles!<p><strong>TONIGHT!</strong></p>
<p>Wed, Dec 5th</p>
<p><strong>HOTEL CAFE</strong></p>
<p>Main Stage</p>
<p>10pm</p>
<p>$10</p>
<p> </p>
<p>TICKETS:</p>
<p><a contents="https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=8521" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=8521">https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=8521</a></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/150767ab36e476b4e0791505119b0eaa172d51ae/original/joel-2018-hotel-poster.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/55396932018-12-04T14:40:13-08:002021-02-12T23:40:26-08:00PREVIEW of upcoming releases AND Show TOMORROW!!<p><span class="font_large"><strong>HEY EVERYBODY!</strong></span></p>
<p>I'm happy to share a glimpse of a couple songs I'll be releasing in 2019.</p>
<p>Here are clips of <strong>HOME</strong> and <strong>ROCKETSHIP</strong> to check out.</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="vFtMLu3NjjI" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/vFtMLu3NjjI/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vFtMLu3NjjI?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe> <iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="CqglR-32Waw" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/CqglR-32Waw/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CqglR-32Waw?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
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<p><span class="font_large"><strong>SHOW TOMORROW NIGHT</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Wed, Dec 5th 2018</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>HOTEL CAFE </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">main stage</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">10pm</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">$10</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Tickets: <a contents="https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&amp;id=8521" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=8521">https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=8521</a></span></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/362525e75e45d425d020e9f93d2928ebc67e9121/original/joel-2018-hotel-poster.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>
<p> </p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/55324232018-11-29T13:53:03-08:002020-11-29T14:09:29-08:00SHOW NEXT WEEK!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/150767ab36e476b4e0791505119b0eaa172d51ae/original/joel-2018-hotel-poster.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>TICKETS HERE: <a contents="https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&amp;id=8521" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=8521">https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=8521</a></strong></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/55170532018-11-16T14:17:31-08:002020-05-12T02:21:32-07:00New Music on the way!!!I <p>I know I've been a bit out of the loop for a while, but I assure you there's NEW MUSIC on the way!</p>
<p>Touring with LUKAS NELSON & PROMISE OF THE REAL has been quite the adventure to say the least, but since I'm on the production side of things with them, I haven't found s much time to think about my own music.</p>
<p>Well, I'm finally in a place where I'm ready to get back into it.</p>
<p>Happy to announce that I'm finishing up a number of new songs in the studio to be released soon! Stay tuned for official release dates, but I promise some new tunes by the end of the year regardless. There will be a series of single releases and videos coming your way in the next few weeks!</p>
<p>I have also announced that I'll be playing the Hotel Cafe main stage on Wed, Dec 5th at 10pm. I hope all of you LA folk can make it out to that one. It's been too long.</p>
<p>Thanks for all of your support. Looking forward to sharing more music with you.</p>
<p>-Joel</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/e53224caaace58e3aea95cb0ee48625b7103070f/original/img-3416.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/48104442017-08-10T18:56:34-07:002019-08-11T19:11:34-07:00Been a minute...how about a show?!<p>As many of you might know, I am involved in all different sides of music and I love all of it. I've spent the past few months out on the road with LUKAS NELSON & PROMISE OF THE REAL as their tour manager and sound engineer, which has been quite the rock n roll experience. Such a great band and a cool bunch of guys. We've been fortunate enough to have been on the road with Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Margo Price, Nicki Blum, Jason Isbell and even Bob Dylan! It's certainly been a trip and I've learned a lot. It's hard not to be inspired when you get a chance to reflect.</p>
<p>Now that I'm home for a minute, I'm dying to play some music. Join me at the Hotel Cafe Second Stage on WED, AUGUST 23RD at 10pm. I'll be playing a set of tunes from old to new and maybe a few twists. I'll have some talented friends joining me as well. Cant wait. See you there.</p>
<p><strong>WED, AUGUST 23RD</strong></p>
<p><strong>HOTEL CAFE</strong></p>
<p><strong>10pm</strong></p>
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<p> </p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/42386622016-06-20T06:13:15-07:002020-09-25T22:41:31-07:00NYC coming up on June 28th at Rockwood Music HallAfter a month on the road with <strong>Haley Reinhart</strong> as tour manager and sound engineer, I'm excited to play a show again. Especially since it's going to be in NYC!!<br><br><strong>Rockwood Music Hall </strong>is the Hotel Cafe of NYC. It's an awesome place to see music. <br>If you're in NY, come out to the show and spread the word. <br><br><strong>ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL<br>Stage 3<br>Tue, June 28th at 8pm<br>$10</strong><br> <p><strong>TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE</strong>: <a contents="http://www.ticketfly.com/event/1202685" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ticketfly.com/event/1202685" target="_blank">http://www.ticketfly.com/event/1202685<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/cb4889ac4683fa9e73eabf81261802d09e75b718/original/joel-rockwood.jpg?1466428344" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/41910942016-05-21T12:18:03-07:002019-08-11T19:12:06-07:00NEW SONG DEBUT - "Rocketship" from the Hotel Cafe show last weekThe show last Thursday felt great.<br>The band was awesome.<br>The crowd was happenin.<br>The new songs went over well. <br><br>Here's a little taste with the debut of "Rocketship"<br>Enjoy!<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="E4cCSqGK9q0" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/E4cCSqGK9q0/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/E4cCSqGK9q0?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br>David Steele - lead guitar<br>Joel Gottschalk - bass/vocals<br>Rob Humphreys - drums/hair<br><br><br>Thanks to everyone that made it out. Means to world to have your support!<br>-Joel<br><br><br><span class="font_large"><strong>NEXT SHOW:<br>Rockwood Music Hall<br>Stage 3<br>6.28.16<br>830pm</strong></span>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/41884962016-05-19T13:13:22-07:002020-12-09T11:04:00-08:00SHOW TONIGHT in LA!<p>Very excited for the show <strong>tonight in LA</strong> at <strong><a contents="The Hotel Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.hotelcafe.com">The Hotel Cafe</a> Second Stage</strong>. Rehearsal felt really good last night. Joining me will be <strong>Rob Humphreys</strong> on drums, <strong>Joel Gottschalk</strong> on bass and<strong> David Steele</strong> on guitar. If you don't know these guys, trust me...they're monsters. I've been wanting to play with them for a while and can't wait for this show. </p>
<p>My long time friend, <strong>Wilder Embry</strong>, will be playing at 9pm. He's in from Nashville and is one of my favorite people. He's also an awesome songwriter. The night will also feature the always amazing <strong>Jesse Thomas</strong> at 8pm and <strong>Kris Orlowski</strong> at 7pm. </p>
<p>Needless to say, it's going to be a fantastic night of music and friends. </p>
<p><strong>THURSDAY, MAY 19TH <br>HOTEL CAFE SECOND STAGE </strong><br>Tickets <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=4977" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a> <br><a contents="FB Event Page&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1704741219790739/#" target="_blank"><strong>FB Event Page</strong> <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/e433dc4d4d7c712e0cdaf557963aeedfc406dbbe/medium/joel-hotel-5-19-16.jpg?1461790675" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a><br><br><br><strong>Wilder Embry <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/ac002f099189bfc92dc84c5aab558e9864f45158/small/wilder-ebh-img-1028.jpg?1462309479" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></strong></p>
<p><strong>Jesse Thomas <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/2ec478d42bf474a192be3069e740770fc7338ed8/small/0.jpeg?1462309670" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><br>Kris Orlowski<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/6d48b1983552696c218b7bc95253ddeaa0eaa52c/small/kris-orlowski-promo-shot.jpg?1462309900" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></strong></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/41781712016-05-12T12:42:38-07:002019-08-11T19:11:28-07:00Get tickets for May 19th HEREAdvanced Tickets available for the <strong>May 19th</strong> show at <strong>Hotel Cafe</strong> HERE:
<p><a contents="https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&amp;id=4977" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&amp;id=4977" target="_blank">https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=4977</a><br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/e433dc4d4d7c712e0cdaf557963aeedfc406dbbe/small/joel-hotel-5-19-16.jpg?1461790675" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/41643832016-05-03T14:19:21-07:002021-01-13T00:52:35-08:00Full Band ShowGetting geared up for the show on <strong>May 19th (10pm)</strong> at <strong><a contents="The Hotel Cafe Second Stage" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.hotelcafe.com" target="_blank">The Hotel Cafe Second Stage</a></strong>. I've got a killer band for this one, so hope you can make it. Joining me will be <strong>Rob Humphreys</strong> on drums, <strong>Joel Gottschalk</strong> on bass and <strong>David Steele</strong> on guitar. If you don't know these guys, trust me...they're monsters. I've been wanting to play with them for a while and can't wait for this show. <br><br>My long time friend, <a contents="Wilder Embry" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.wilderembry.com" target="_blank"><strong>Wilder Embry</strong></a>, will be playing the same night at 9pm. He's in from Nashville and is one of my favorite people. He's also an awesome songwriter. The night will also feature the always amazing <a contents="Jesse Thomas" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.iamjessethomas.com" target="_blank"><strong>Jesse Thomas</strong></a> at 8pm and <a contents="Kris Orlowski" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.krisorlowski.com" target="_blank"><strong>Kris Orlowski</strong></a> at 7pm.
<p>Needless to say, it's going to be a fantastic night of music and friends. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>THURSDAY, MAY 19TH <br>HOTEL CAFE SECOND STAGE<br><a contents="Tickets HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=4977" target="_blank">Tickets HERE</a><br><a contents="FB Event Page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1704741219790739/">FB Event Page</a></strong></p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/e433dc4d4d7c712e0cdaf557963aeedfc406dbbe/medium/joel-hotel-5-19-16.jpg?1461790675" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br> <a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.wilderembry.com/" target="_blank"><div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/ac002f099189bfc92dc84c5aab558e9864f45158/medium/wilder-ebh-img-1028.jpg?1462309479" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Wilder Embry</p></div></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.iamjessethomas.com/" target="_blank"><div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/2ec478d42bf474a192be3069e740770fc7338ed8/medium/0.jpeg?1462309670" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Jesse Thomas</p></div></a></div><br><br> <a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.krisorlowski.com/" target="_blank"><div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/6d48b1983552696c218b7bc95253ddeaa0eaa52c/medium/kris-orlowski-promo-shot.jpg?1462309900" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Kris Orlowski</p></div></a><br><br><br> Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/41562212016-04-27T13:40:13-07:002021-01-15T08:52:39-08:00Back from Nashville / Videos from the Basement Show!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/28c60d88ff368a4ac25c5fc7cb38e9a09f3fc813/small/img-8557.jpg?1461784744" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><p>Just got back from a 10 day birthday trip to Nashville thanks to my amazing girlfriend, Nicole. It was really great to get back there after all the time that had passed. So much has changed. I was surprised at the airport by my parents disguised as an uber pick up. Nicole had been planning to have them join us for the weekend all along and I didn't see it coming. What a great surprise!<br><br>We really had a chance to get to know the city this trip. Nicole and I went out to see music every night and checked out different music venues to see what was going on. Nashville is a much easier city to get around and you don't feel like you're bleeding money like you do sometimes in LA.<br><br>I strangely ran into people I knew daily along with all of the other friends I had planned to see. Makes you realize how small a town Nashville can be. It was kind of nice in that way. Our favorite venues were The Basement and the Family Wash. Both had great sound and good artists booked, which I appreciate.<br><br><br><br>Valentine (w/ Zack Smith and Rosa Pullman)<br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="xOpdLTI_WwA" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/xOpdLTI_WwA/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xOpdLTI_WwA?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br>Played a show on the 19th at the Basement that was really fun. Zack Smith from Smooth Hound Smith sat in on some killer swamp guitar and Rosa Pullman joined me on vocals. Saw some more old friends and had a good set. Luckily, my old friend Justin Bryan filmed a few of the songs! I'm posting them below for you to enjoy.<br><br>Good To Be Bad (w/ Zach Smith)<br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="m8pigZ-5STs" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/m8pigZ-5STs/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/m8pigZ-5STs?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
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<p>PRINCE... <br>Last Thursday was a very sad day felt around the world. We lost one of music's biggest talents and personalities, Prince. Wow. Hard to believe he's gone. What is the world like without Prince? I guess we'll know after the shock wears off. <br>Now, Bowie is gone. Merle is gone. Lemmy is gone. This past year has been brutal. <br>Then you think about MJ being gone. James Brown is gone. Ray Charles. So many legends. </p>
<p>Prince was special all his own. Like the other legends that broke the mold, he was an example of greatness and the best of the best. Just watch his Super Bowl performance or him playing the end solo to "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" with Tom Petty, Dhani Harrison and Jeff Lynn. He was a living and breathing rock star. He wasn't just an exaggerated story that put him on a pedestal. He was an exaggerated story and persona and talent in real life! You could watch him embody rock n roll and masterful showmanship with your own eyes every time he performed a song. </p>
<p>An now he's gone. Man, what a blow.<br><br><br>We got tickets to see Alabama Shakes that night at the Ascend Amphitheater that night. It was a beatiful night right on the river, despite the threatening rain. That day, I didn't care about the rain. It could've come pouring down and I don't think anyone would've cared. I just hoped it would've been Purple and the Shakes gave us an epic tribute to Prince by getting the whole crowd singing Purple Rain to end the show.<br><br>They started off blasting "Let's Go Crazy" through the sound system to get everyone dancing. Then, they came out and gave us a powerful full show of Shakes new and old material. They gave a small tribute to Prince and played their song "Gimme All Your Love", which he once sat in and played with them. Unfortunately, that was all we got for a Prince Tribute. The show was awesome, but I really wanted to go home singing Purple Rain. Oh well.<br><br><br>All in all, we had a very nice trip to Nashville full of friends, music, history and southern hospitality. AND, I got to see my dog, Maci for the first time in 3 years!<br>I look forward to going back. For now, it's good to be back in LA recharged and inspired.</p>
<p><strong>NEXT SHOW: Thursday, May 19th at THE HOTEL CAFE SECOND STAGE - 10pm <br><a contents="https://www.facebook.com/events/1704741219790739/?action_history=null&amp;source=108" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1704741219790739/?action_history=null&source=108">https://www.facebook.com/events/1704741219790739/?action_history=null&source=108</a></strong></p>
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<p> </p>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/41324602016-04-12T09:41:36-07:002020-10-12T23:22:03-07:00Nashville ShowsHeading to Nashville tomorrow to see what the buzz is all about. It's been a while since I've been back. Can't wait. <br><br>I'm getting right into it as soon as I get there and will be playing a few songs for The Music Row Freak Show tomorrow night at Blue Bar.<br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/2d73b4def2ca43910dc2e58fdb60aceff3de6f21/original/img-4765.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_left border_" /><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><strong style="font-size: 1em;">NEXT TUESDAY, APRIL 19TH :</strong>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>NEW FACES NIGHT <br>at THE BASEMENT <br>8pm <br>FULL SET<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/4be18cb2eda23a16335c6b13cac8a50635cee879/original/joel-hotel-basement.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></strong></span></p><br><br> Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/41279682016-04-08T18:24:02-07:002020-11-27T08:52:09-08:00Full band show at the Hotel Cafe Second Stage - Thu, May 19th at 10pmGot a killer band lined up for May 19th at the Hotel Cafe. Rob Humphreys on drums, Joel Gottschalk on bass and David Steele on guitar. Heavy cats. It's going to be a great one. What's even better is that my good buddy Wilder Embry will be in from Nashville and playing a set at 9pm. Should be an awesome night of music and a fun hang. <br><br><strong>Thursday, May 19th<br>HOTEL CAFE SECOND STAGE<br>10pm</strong><br>$10<br><br>If you haven't checked out the new Second Stage, it's pretty awesome.<br>Some good energy and excitement radiating out of that room since it opened. <br>Mark your calendars!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/d8f349cc7bcdd5efbc037e15a58fe76d7bd979ca/original/joel-hotel-5-19-16.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_left border_" />Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/41041682016-03-24T15:58:40-07:002019-09-30T02:22:06-07:00"The Weight Of These Things" NOW on Pandora, iTunes, Spotify and other services!I'm pleased to announce that the new album "The Weight Of These Things" is NOW available on all kinds of your favorite music services:<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/b99bc157bfb730dac39fe46cb15bbbc090803a03/medium/weightcover700.jpg?0" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><br><br><strong><a contents="PANDORA" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.pandora.com/joel-eckels/weight-of-these-things" target="_blank">PANDORA</a></strong><br><br><a contents="SPOTIFY" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://open.spotify.com/album/0p05YTP7xG9tJx1uZBwetX" target="_blank"><strong>SPOTIFY</strong></a><br><br><strong><a contents="ITUNES" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itun.es/us/vzna9" target="_blank">ITUNES</a><br><br><a contents="CD BABY" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/joeleckels" target="_blank">CD BABY</a><br><br><a contents="AMAZON" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0131N26TK?ie=UTF8&keywords=joel%20eckels&qid=1458860135&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1" target="_blank">AMAZON</a><br><br><a contents="BANDCAMP" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://thewreckards.com/album/the-weight-of-these-things" target="_blank">BANDCAMP</a></strong>Joel Eckelstag:www.joeleckels.com,2005:Post/41037542016-03-24T12:39:26-07:002021-05-13T03:49:03-07:00Heading to Nash Vegas!!Hey Nashville, I'm coming back! After far too long, I'm heading back east for a birthday trip to music city in April. Working on setting up some shows while I'm there and am psyched to have booked the NEW FACES NIGHT at the BASEMENT on TUE, APRIL 19TH! I hope to see all of you there, especially those of you who I haven't seen in years! More details coming soon...<br><br>TUE, APRIL 19TH <br>NEW FACES NIGHT <br>at the BASEMENT<br>Nashville, TN<br>8pm<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/199494/d8da81714af8f2f624560274717cee76259f285e/original/joel-hotel-basement-web.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Joel Eckels