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We had so much fun making this video!

Dear friends and family,

Collaboration is such a beautiful word and even better act.

I've been running an open-mic for high school youth for almost twenty years now, a collaborative effort in its own right. Several years ago, two high schoolers, the Garcia brothers, would come through with all of their equipment just to perform one song on the open-mic. They'd set up their drums and guitar and give it everything they had for that one song...then break down their equipment and go home.

During the quarantine, they mentioned to me, "Hey, if you ever wanna record something, let us know." So we recorded a socially distanced song together! Then, when people got vaccinated, we shot a music video and encouraged our friends to join in.

One of those friends was my wonderfully talented friend Ruth Silveira. I only found out recently that she was in one of my ALL-TIME FAVORITE music videos from the 80s! Yes, she played the mother in Van Halen's "Hot For Teacher." I hope that y'all enjoy the little homage we did to the band. (RIP Eddie)

A true collaboration was born.

Check out the video for some wonderful cameos, including Chali 2na, one of the gifted MCs from the legendary hip-hop group Jurassic 5!

I hope that this email finds you and your loved ones both healthy and happy!

Love,

Joe

p.s. Mare of Easttown? Any fans? What are your predictions for this weekend's series finale??

An upcoming Zoom show in Atlanta!

Sunday, June 6th at 5pm PT

Before this crazy quarantine ends which has allowed us to reconnect with friends all over the country (via zoom), I've got another show coming up in Atlanta (via zoom)! I'll be performing at the longtime Atlanta open-mic Java Speaks, hosted by the amazing Theresa Davis. Click HERE to register for this FREE event and watch me get all emotional as I talk about my mom, dating and other fun stuff.