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GIGSTHISWEEK
 THURSDAY, SEP 2 10:00pm
RiRa of Portsmouth NH
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 SATURDAY, SEP 4 NOON
WOODSIESTOCK 14 of Holderness NH
This is a truly unique event in a spectacular setting. Not to be
missed, if you like unique things and spectacular settings.
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 SUNDAY, SEP 5 8:30pm
The SteamShip Lounge of Fairlee, VT
at the Lake Morey Resort.
A late adfdition - not listed, but it's happening . . . Really!
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GIGSNEXTWEEK
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 WEDNESDAY, SEP 8 6:00pm
Giuseppe's of Meredith NH
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 THURSDAY-FRIDAY, SEP 9-10 6:00pm
The Shovel Handle of Jackson NH
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 SATURDAY, SEP 11 9:00pm
The Portsmouth Gaslight of Portsmouth, NH
STREET LEVEL
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I believe that all the songs I play,
no matter how I play them,
are truly great songs.
I just try to do them justice ...
and hopefully then some.
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Why We Need Live Music
By Randall Richards
Tonight, I heard my good friend Joel Cage play an evening at the
Sunapee Community CoffeeHouse. This will be one of the harder posts to
write because no words will justify the experience. You had to be
there. Nevertheless…
Joel has always been the consummate professional. When I first heard
him during our early days, when the CoffeeHouse was just starting out
in Sunapee Harbor, he blew us all away with his style and technical
know how. But hearing him tonight was like hearing a different person.
He seems wise beyond his years, and presents an affable style.
Aside from his stunning guitar playing and vocals, he’s really made a
major shift skyward. He’s whole energy, the way he takes the stage, the
feeling put into every note, brings the audience, at least those
willing to go, to a new level of warmth and community. It seems he’s
been on a long journey in a short time. He’s making the most of his
journey with the time he’s given – that is clear.
The second thing I noticed about Joel, (The first thing I noticed
immediately, was his total commitment to the performance, right from
the first note) was his guitar.
At first I thought, “That’s an interesting sound hole placement for a
guitar”, and “what a cool finish and woodwork.” Then I realized what I
was seeing. It wasn’t a sound hole. Joel had actually worn away the
finish, and then the wood just above the strings with his strumming,
until he created the hole after years of playing .” That in itself
might be a curiosity, but it’s how he plays the thing, and how he and
the guitar are one. The guitar is an extension of Joel.
Joel Cage consciously creates a space, for himself, the audience, and
each person in the room. He’s got the technical skills to pull off an
amazing performance, but more importantly has put the heart behind his
craft that puts him at the cutting edge, leading the way.
Often I talk about leadership in these posts, and the “Courage to
Create” comes to mind (Read Rollo May’s book about this, with the same
title). Joel is a true leader. It takes courage to present and show a
new way, and break the mold of what we think music should or shouldn’t
be. The gift that Joel brought to the audience tonight, was his
ruthless walk to the edge and his skill in bringing us with him on his
journey.
My Favorite Compliments Department
" Some people deserve to get rich playing music,
and you're one of 'em"
What a lovely thought! Thanks Dougie !
" I NEVER clap for every song!"
font-color emphatic
"dude....listening to streets again....
and again....and again....
wondering,
were you born with extra fingers??"
if ever there was a smile put down in words ... thank k
"I remember hearing the sounds of what I thought
were two or three guys playing...
I came around the corner of the venue
and saw this guy just beating the piss out of his guitar..."
MARTIN SEXTON
"Joel Cage blew me away at the Common Man,
quietly asserting
a complete commitment
to sound and performance while allowing
others a
chance to experience his experience
of some 'great tunes'.
Looking
forward to sippin and listenin again soon."
SOURCE UNKNOWN
my favorite kind
"Masterful guitarist. Exceptional singer.
His performance is both powerful
and sublime at the same time. "
Matt Lindi - The Rose Garden, Upton, MA
"I always figured that if ya
died broke & crazy then ya
did the art thing
just right!"
A Dear Friend and Fine Artist
WOW!
"What a pleasure to listen to you! To try to describe my appreciation of your music, your guitar playing, your voice, your compositions & your sound
would be like describing a song of yours instead of just hearing it. So
let "wow" suffice. - Although, your open chord sounds and the wide open
counterpoints that the vocals create and the cascading intricacies and
the rhythmic percussiveness are amazing."
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This website is conceived & designed by Joel Cage. © Joel Cage
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GOOD SMOKE
check this out
I've been blogged!
"Joel
Cage is a solo acoustic-rock singer/songwriter. Joel's style is unique,
passionate, and somewhat eccentric, a hard-rocking style that's both
emotionally and intellectually stimulating, accented by heart-felt
rhythms and melodies with some impressive (but not oppressive) guitar
licks. What few cover songs he plays are decidedly in his own style, in
the manner that one would expect someone with his passion and love for
music the present them.
One of Joel's fortes is his ability to musically illustrate imagery,
presented in short soliloquies that punctuate the performance."
Anonymous Blogger
"... your unique, sweet, honest, strong & true sound ... Anyone within earshot of [JC] is a lucky person."
~ anonymous, but real !! ~
" Joel Cage is probably one of the best kept secrets in the music business."
IndieMusic.com
( Review - Read It! )
"He's worth going out of
your way to find."
Roberta Schwartz
Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange
( Review - Read It! )
Many
musicians play and sing well and have a decent repertoire, not so many
have truly unique qualities. Joel is truly unique; his guitar playing
is friggin' wild, his song choices are wicked cool. He is at once a
throwback to the great days of rock and roll and a modern songsmith of
the highest order.
You will leave saying "WOW".
The Dolphin Striker
Portsmouth, NH
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