Joel Wise, an independent guitarist from San Jose, CA, has dedicated a whole lifetime to making quality music. From original solo work to band gigs, intimiate settings to stadium-sized crowds, Joel posses a first-rate talent comparable to that of only guitar legends. Indeed, Joel's playing has received much acclaim. With playing described as "raw and edgy" yet "very classy", Joel has an "in the pocket" feel that is both unique and versatile. In the studio, Joel's work has been featured on hit singles, two of which graced the top 20 in their respective genres. But despite such natural giftedness, Joel maintains an admirable work ethic off the stage.
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Joel Wise, an emerging independent guitarist from San Jose, CA, has dedicated a whole lifetime to making quality music. From original solo work to band gigs, intimiate settings to stadium-sized crowds, Joel posses a first-rate talent comparable to that of only guitar legends. Indeed, Joel's playing has received much acclaim. With playing described as "raw and edgy" yet "very classy", Joel has an "in the pocket" feel that is both unique and versatile. In the studio, Joel's work has been featured on hit singles, two of which graced the top 20 in their respective genres. But despite such natural giftedness, Joel maintains an admirable work ethic off the stage. Known for investing himself completely in every project, Joel surely has motivated others to do the same, getting back to the root of it all - the joy in making music!
>>FOR CREDENTIALS AND BACKGROUND PLEASE SEE BELOW<<
CREDENTIALS
Bands played with
Brandan Bustamante: lead guitar, BGV's
Matthew Ward (2nd Chapter of Acts): lead guitar
Mitchel Shiff: lead guitar/ rhythm guitar
Joel Wise: acoustic guitar, piano, rhythm and lead electric guitars, lead vox
Bands/ Artists featured with
David Crowder Band, Matt Redman, Leeland, Hillsong United, Starfield, Desperation Band, Jared Anderson, KJ52, Remedy Drive, Charlie Hall
STUDIO WORK
"The Dawn" by Brandan Bustamante © 2010
Instruments: all electric guitars
Producer: The Kurnoll (Jeff Deyo, Alabaster Box)at "The Hollow Earth" in Nashville, TN
Mixing Engineer: Tony Palacios (Newsboys, Third Day, Toby Mac, Red) at "The Palace" in Nashville, TN
Mastered By: Nathan Dantzler (Relient K, Audio Adrenaline, Tree 63)
"Transmogrification" by Joel Wise ©2007
Produced/ Engineered/ Mixed/ Mastered at Ropfer Studios by Joel Wise
Instruments: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano, sequencing, lead vox, bgv's
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