THE BAND:
Joe Draper: Lead Vocals and Guitar
Ken Mosely: Drums
Jimmy Wilson: Bass
GENRE: Rock and Roll
HOME-BASE: Tempe, AZ [USA]
BIO:
Vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Joe Draper and his band bring a high-energy, good-time vibe to any venue they perform at. With Joe's debut album of all-original songs just released in January 2009, he and his band are now focusing on live performances. Joe and Ken also just finished tracking the drums for Joe's second album! Stay tuned : )
AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
December 2005
Joe's music is featured as "Album Of The Week" on British Radio [Pipeline Radio]
January 2006
British Radio continues to feature Joe's music.
November 2007
Joe and his band deliver their first live performance.
November 2008
Joe's band are finalists in Alice Cooper's "Proof Is In The Pudding" Talent Search
January 2009
Joe's self-titled debut solo album is released
June 13, 2009
Joe's band holds their CD-Release party in Tempe
October 4, 2009
Joe's very first music video "Dark Clouds" is filmed and released
October 16, 2009
Joe's band is featured in Ear Candy's Emerging Artist Series at the Hard Rock Cafe
October 23, 2009
Joe's band are finalists in Ear Candy/Roger Clyne contest, winning Second Place
November 9, 2009
Joe and his band deliver their debut performance on public television, featured on Channel 12's Midday show [NBC]
November 14, 2009
Joe puts together a benefit concert for the Boys And Girls Club of the East Valley with 100% of the money paid to Joe and the supporting acts going directly to the Club.
November 2009
Joe is selected as a finalist as a soloist for Alice Cooper's Proof Is In The Pudding talent search.
March 2010
Joe and his band opens for Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers at the 2000 person capacity Marquee Theater in Tempe to a sold-out, Saturday night crowd!