Joey Hendrickson
Acoustic / Indie / Jazz
columbus, ohio
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About
WHO'S THIS AVERAGE JOE?.
I'm just a music-loving kid who loves to write and play for anyone, anywhere - from curbside performances to concert halls in London, if there are ears that'll listen, I will gladly play. Like most of us, I have been singing since before I can remember, (add half a sentence here about how long you've been playing guitar, if you ever played any other instrument, ie "after spending some time on piano, i started playing guitar two years ago...etc) I started college at Miami University in Ohio, but after trying out a life of college academia, music grew beyond the menial daily shower singing into a much bigger part of my life. Music was like a monkey on my back that I just couldn't shake off. Songwriting found its way back into my heart and soul, along with my every day life, I was captivated with cutesy one-liners, preoccupied with rhymes, and transformed into a starry-eyed observer of the world and people around me. Left alone to my imaginings and the everyday adventure of creating the perfect song, inevitably, my college study habits were "refocused." Eventually I realized that there was a full out war waging between academia and music, and that I would never get my calculus homework done unless I got my head clear. Thus, instead of ignoring my lyrical musings, I came up with creative excuses to continually jot down lyrics day-after-day, neglecting my honors program and pursuing something I felt was more true to myself. The clash between school and music led me back home to Columbus, Ohio, to pour my heart into music full-time, striving to fit together the perfect words, rhythm, and melody.
I believe in music that speaks to the soul, written by those whose souls have been stirred by a beautiful melody. From what I have experienced, soul stirrings can soon become string strummings, if you allow them to express themselves.
That is pretty much why I am here: to learn, to grow, to inspire, and to connect with others who share love for expression through art, especially by means of music of any kind. The internet provides us with wonderful means of art distribution; we have the ability to search an entire town, an entire city for music that fits our interest without moving an inch. Some might worry that the practice of being on your computer for hours searching for that perfect song could cause the classic "stomach swelling sydrome" or "zombie effect" due to the countless hours of eye-to-screen contact. Don't be alarmed; this is common. Music is enticing. I endorse eating a balanced diet and taking regular walks through the park, but I would never dare to hold anyone back from the journey of finding and experiencing the perfect song.
A fair warning -- once you have experienced the richness of a music written from heart and soul, you may never be able to drive down the street and listen contently to a mainstream melody again. There may come a point where the musical norm will not satisfy, and you will find yourself searching parts of town you never knew existed, sitting next to people of all shapes, smells, and sizes, in coffee shops with hundreds of different drinks you have never tasted, craving a fresh, real sound. My desire is to put a new song in your head and a spring in your step. Allow me to introduce you to a world of music unlike anything you have ever experienced. (edit by d ford.)
BIO
age: 19 years old.
label: independent.
circuit: columbus, oh.
guitar: breed love / gibson gospel.
pick type: thin, flimsy, flexy.
fav artists: amos lee, matt costa, damien rice, john mayer, norah jones.
fav color: green.
drink: chinese oolong tea.
food: floridian french toast.
movie: music and lyrics / once.
usual bedtime: 4 - 6 am.
MYSPACE MUSIC IS STILL ALIVE.
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Jan 29, 2008
street team!.
you must be--
1) a liker, lover, or enthusiast of independent music, acoustic music, jazz music, or at best, joey hendrickson music.
2) stealthy and secretive. we do missions. you must have stealth and finesse to complete some of the missions. you must keep …
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Sweet Jane, Aug 17, 2008:
My dear, I'm going to Columbus College of Art and Design not Columbus State. But in such a case, we are school/college/buddies neighbors. The CSCC parking lot was my view from the dorms last year. I watched a fender bender occur.
Nerdy is good and creepy can only go so far. I'll facebook you up.
Sweet Jane, Aug 16, 2008:
I'm basically constantly downtown going to CCAD
Sweet Jane, Jul 8, 2008:
Lovely. May I ask where about Columbus you roam?
messy missy., May 16, 2008:
oh my sweet jesus no. i want to though soo bad.
keeping busy isn't all that bad. it has it's good moments
messy missy., Apr 24, 2008:
well ... im doing pretty good just been chilling and hanging around with friends and also eaeting mad amounts of grilled cheese sandwiched, vegitarian burritos, and ramen noodles =] it's a good life. lol so what have you been up to lately it's been i while since i've heard from you.
Ryan Breth, Apr 10, 2008:
Hey man music is sounding really well. Your passion for it is awesome too
messy missy., Apr 5, 2008:
oh my. eater peanut butter eggs definately my favorite. but over all i LOVE razzels and reeses. it's weird that i love reeses beacause i HATE chocolatte. Hmm. at the movies i'm gonna say either cookie dough pieces or reeses pieces.
messy missy., Mar 31, 2008:
well thank you. omg yummy candy is yummy. what's your favorite type of candy?
Kimborlee, Mar 31, 2008:
Hi back.
messy missy., Mar 28, 2008:
lol yeah it is a little out there . i like to just get away from everything too, i thnk that's the reason i like to write and photography. that's why i like taking nature shots sometimes. it's sooo peaceful.....ooh and thanks for the hair comment. lol. im thinking about putting some burgandy highlights in the top part or something.