Joel

I'm a musical director and have worked with Joel on a range of projects starting in 2021. Joel is a pleasure to work with.

Musically, he's easy to communicate with. Because I know he's got deep musical knowledge and vocabulary, we don't have to spend much time trying to iron out parts of a given piece of music. Rather, we get to zoom in and work out the finer points - dialing in the exact feel for a given section, making decisions about dynamics, and anything to help elevate the track. In a situation where session time is limited, being able to focus on the higher level aspects of a song quickly is very valuable.

On a professional level, I can count on Joel to do what he says he's going to do. He's shows up on time and prepared. I remember one occasion where an opportunity arose last minute with another one of his groups, and he still honored the original time he committed to with a gig that was already scheduled, whereas many could be tempted to jump on whatever is the best option in the moment. I think moments like this speak for themselves.

My name is Marlena aka Ukulena, and I’m a busy band leader, musician, and performer that works with lots of insanely talented musicians & friends. But Joel Meza has totally blown my mind in all the positive ways. He’s a star player and drummer. Keeps the band tight. He’s now my first go to for certain shows. I always ask him first. Book Joel for all your thingzz! He’s amazing!

I am the band leader for a high profile corporate party band based out of Salt Lake City, UT. We were contracted to perform at an event for Coca Cola and had Joel join us on the gig. I was extremely impressed with not only Joel's playing abilities and musicianship, but also his all around professionalism and positive energy that he brought to the event. He was punctual, prepared, a great showman, and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended.

Joel is a drummer with exceptional talent and professionalism. I've had the pleasure of playing with him a few times, and each time he's impressed me with his skill and dedication to his craft.

One of the things that stands out about Joel is his ability to listen well. He's always aware of what's going on musically, and he knows how to respond in a way that complements the rest of the band. He's a team player in the truest sense of the word, and he's always looking for ways to make the music better.

Another thing that impressed me about Joel is his great hang. He's easy to get along with, and he's always willing to share his knowledge and experience. He's a great communicator, and he's always open to feedback and suggestions.

Of course, all of these qualities would be for naught if Joel wasn't a competent and dedicated drummer. Thankfully, he's both. He knows his stuff inside and out, and he's always willing to put in the work to make sure he's prepared for every gig.

In conclusion, I highly recommend Joel as a drummer for any upcoming gigs. He's a top-notch player with great interpersonal skills, and he's sure to make any musical project he's involved with better.

As the band manager, it's rare to come across such a positive, in the pocket, skilled and versatile player. With no time to rehearse and many songs called on the fly, Joel was able to lock in instantly as if he had been playing with us for years. Absolutely pleased with his performance and looking forward to working with him again!

Joel is a great drummer and a great person to be along with. We’ve played together many times and he was always professional. He’s got a great pocket and such a cool vibe. Always learn any material very well and fast too. I extremely recommend Joel, you will not regret!

Joel is a very talented, hard working and professional musician. His attitude is consistently positive and he always shows up prepared. He knows what it takes to execute a fun and flawless show and it is a pleasure to have him join us! We perform at all kinds of bar and club venues as well as private events and showcases. With a busy calendar we tend to have conflicting dates with musicians so we're always in need of amazing players to add to our roster! We were SO STOKED to find Joel and have him be a part of the team. I always look forward to the gigs he's on because I know it's going to be a great and enjoyable show!