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"[Joe is] amongst the elite of Berklee student songwriters..." - Jack Perricone, Chair of Songwriting Department, Berklee College of Music
"Joe Huettner makes the world a better place" - Jess Blasko, Ithaca, New York
Originally from a small farm in South Central Pennsylvania, JOE HUETTNER's pursuits in music led him to the prestigious Berklee College of Music, where he plans to major in Songwriting. “I don't think people want to hear about sadness all the time, and that seems to be a majority of the songs on the radio now,” says Huettner. “I want to get some happiness out there, but without sacrificing musical quality. However, if a sad song is written, I won't hesitate to let people hear it. Unless it sucks."
As well as Songwriting, Joe's interests include playing the electric bass, reading up on Roman history, and being a diehard fan of the Boston Red Sox.
"Joe Huettner makes the world a better place" - Jess Blasko, Ithaca, New York
Originally from a small farm in South Central Pennsylvania, JOE HUETTNER's pursuits in music led him to the prestigious Berklee College of Music, where he plans to major in Songwriting. “I don't think people want to hear about sadness all the time, and that seems to be a majority of the songs on the radio now,” says Huettner. “I want to get some happiness out there, but without sacrificing musical quality. However, if a sad song is written, I won't hesitate to let people hear it. Unless it sucks."
As well as Songwriting, Joe's interests include playing the electric bass, reading up on Roman history, and being a diehard fan of the Boston Red Sox.
Do you play live?
Joe is currently playing bass for Natalie Stovall in Nashville, Tennessee.
In the past, he has spent time as the bassist for Jay McCarrol, a fellow Berklee musician. When he's at home near Gettysburg, PA, he can be seen as the bassist of HereSay, as well as performing with small jazz trios and at open-mic performances.
Joe and fellow HereSay member Rob Leib are the members and creators of The Lamb and The Tyger, a full-length concept album.
In the past, he has spent time as the bassist for Jay McCarrol, a fellow Berklee musician. When he's at home near Gettysburg, PA, he can be seen as the bassist of HereSay, as well as performing with small jazz trios and at open-mic performances.
Joe and fellow HereSay member Rob Leib are the members and creators of The Lamb and The Tyger, a full-length concept album.
Band History:
Joe originally began his music career as a pianist when he was only 7 years old, and he also became a trombonist at the age of 11. It wasn't until he was 14 that he began to play the electric bass. "My best friend Ben just asked me one day, 'do you wanna play the bass?' I thought, hell, why not. We agreed to split the cost, but in actuality, he paid for about 95% of my first bass. So I owe my start in rock music to him."
Joe's interest in the bass grew, and soon guitarist Ben Wenk and Joe, with the help of friends Rob Leib on guitar and Mike Orner on drums, were part of a quartet called HereSay. They toured the Gettysburg area and made two full length albums before they all headed off to college. These albums produced such popular Joe Huettner songs as "Somebody/Nobody" and "Tomorrow Will Be a New Day."
Rob and Joe continue to record when they are able - these sessions brought about three full-length albums, the third under the alias The Lamb and The Tyger. "Theme from Theech" and "Sell the Moon" were written and recorded during the earlier sessions, while The Lamb and The Tyger's music can be found on MySpace.
At the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, Joe was fortunate enough to hear a recording of music written by one Stephen Clemmer. He later approached Clemmer, and offered his services as his bassist and backup vocalist. Soon afterward, Joe was a member of Downtown Crossing, a band featuring Clemmer on acoustic guitar, Jordan Weaver on electric guitar, Joe on bass, and Ken Quam on the drums.
But it's not about the band all the time; Differences in direction, both Joe's and the band's, led to the end of Downtown Crossing. "Music is my life," said Joe, "I'm not out to be a rock star. Rock stars have a brief stretch of fame. Musicians stay. If your band starts to fade away, don't attach yourself to them, but don't disown them. Go on to do what you want to do, But don't forget who and what got you there."
After leaving Downtown Crossing, Joe met fellow student Jay McCarrol, who was looking for a backup band to help him perform his own songs. "Jay's music is outstanding, in my opinion," Joe says. "He has such a different feel than I do, and it lets me just groove on the bass. It's really fun to write my own pop songs and concentrate on the whole thing, and then go to band practice and just go crazy on the bass."
When Jay moved back to his home town in Ontario, Canada, Joe continued his education at Berklee, finally earning his Bachelor's degree in 2006 and completing his major in Songwriting. After finishing his time in Boston, Joe moved to Nashville to join the Music City scene, and soon found a job playing bass with Natalie Stovall. "Natalie's music is a mix of country, rock, and R&B. It gives me a chance to channel a little Motown groove, while still laying down a solid foundation. And it feels good to be on stage regularly."
Joe's interest in the bass grew, and soon guitarist Ben Wenk and Joe, with the help of friends Rob Leib on guitar and Mike Orner on drums, were part of a quartet called HereSay. They toured the Gettysburg area and made two full length albums before they all headed off to college. These albums produced such popular Joe Huettner songs as "Somebody/Nobody" and "Tomorrow Will Be a New Day."
Rob and Joe continue to record when they are able - these sessions brought about three full-length albums, the third under the alias The Lamb and The Tyger. "Theme from Theech" and "Sell the Moon" were written and recorded during the earlier sessions, while The Lamb and The Tyger's music can be found on MySpace.
At the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, Joe was fortunate enough to hear a recording of music written by one Stephen Clemmer. He later approached Clemmer, and offered his services as his bassist and backup vocalist. Soon afterward, Joe was a member of Downtown Crossing, a band featuring Clemmer on acoustic guitar, Jordan Weaver on electric guitar, Joe on bass, and Ken Quam on the drums.
But it's not about the band all the time; Differences in direction, both Joe's and the band's, led to the end of Downtown Crossing. "Music is my life," said Joe, "I'm not out to be a rock star. Rock stars have a brief stretch of fame. Musicians stay. If your band starts to fade away, don't attach yourself to them, but don't disown them. Go on to do what you want to do, But don't forget who and what got you there."
After leaving Downtown Crossing, Joe met fellow student Jay McCarrol, who was looking for a backup band to help him perform his own songs. "Jay's music is outstanding, in my opinion," Joe says. "He has such a different feel than I do, and it lets me just groove on the bass. It's really fun to write my own pop songs and concentrate on the whole thing, and then go to band practice and just go crazy on the bass."
When Jay moved back to his home town in Ontario, Canada, Joe continued his education at Berklee, finally earning his Bachelor's degree in 2006 and completing his major in Songwriting. After finishing his time in Boston, Joe moved to Nashville to join the Music City scene, and soon found a job playing bass with Natalie Stovall. "Natalie's music is a mix of country, rock, and R&B. It gives me a chance to channel a little Motown groove, while still laying down a solid foundation. And it feels good to be on stage regularly."
Your influences?
"I listened to a lot of Beatles albums when I was younger. I try to listen to everything: Barenaked Ladies, Dave Matthews Band, Phish, Beethoven, Vangelis...and recently, I've been getting into some good Neil Sedaka tunes. I don't dislike a song without hearing it first - I give everything a try. I'll listen to the radio and say 'man, that performance of the song sucks, but the writing is perfect.' I don't care if people don't like my performance, just as long as somebody somewhere says something like that."
Favorite spot?
"I'm a big fan of Maine. It's a beautiful state."
Equipment used:
Joe's recordings were made using many different digital recording programs and analog recorders:
MOTU Digital Perfomer
Steinberg Nuendo
Digidesign ProTools
CoolEdit
ADAT recorders
and a Tascam 4-Track Cassette Recorder.
Joe's basses have been numerous. He has used a Squier P-bass, an Ampeg "Big Stud," an Ibanez EDB600 and BTB405, a Warwick Thumb 5-string, and a Fender "Geddy Lee" Jazz Bass. His main amp is a Genz Benz ML200-210T Combo.
MOTU Digital Perfomer
Steinberg Nuendo
Digidesign ProTools
CoolEdit
ADAT recorders
and a Tascam 4-Track Cassette Recorder.
Joe's basses have been numerous. He has used a Squier P-bass, an Ampeg "Big Stud," an Ibanez EDB600 and BTB405, a Warwick Thumb 5-string, and a Fender "Geddy Lee" Jazz Bass. His main amp is a Genz Benz ML200-210T Combo.