HERE'S MORE ABOUT JOE WOOD....
ASCAP member Joe Wood has been writing, collaborating, recording and performing
for more than three decades. This full-time musician and artist contines to
balance a variety of projects. This is a part of the story...
...the roadhouse blues
The Lonely Ones trio roadhouse blues project.
With Scott Taylor on drums and Mark Campbell on bass, frontman Joe Wood
plays lead guitar while mesmerizing with a Morrison-like presence.
This unique blend of talent and original material
"...A mix of Stevie Ray Vaughn & Howlin' Wolf!" (LA Times)
The Lonely Ones are a powerful force around Southern California and
sell records throughout the Americas, Europe, Austrailia and beyond.
Currently recording the 4th Lonely Ones record, due for release in Spring 2010. Combined with MTV videos, soundtracks and the albums, this will be the 18th album he's recorded since his first recorded experience with The Hated.
...the other projects
Sparked by a 7 year suggestion to write for and/or spend time in Nashville
he embarks on his latest study, the roots of country.
A comprehensive catalogue of lyrics are underway and rallied for submission.
... the greats
Invited and honored to perform with some of the greats the lists include
BB King, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker Jr., Ray Manzarek (of the Doors),
Brophy Dale, Scott Lambert, Hollywood Hank and George Thorogood.
Original Lonely Ones members include Steve "Sully" O'Sullivan on drums
and the Legendary Dennis Green on keyboards who join the trio regularly in the LA area.
...his mentors
Over the years Joe Wood has recorded with many SoCal greats.
A special thanks to thier amazing talent and collaboration:
Paul Lorager (Eric Sardinas Band) on Stand Up Bass,
Greg Boaz (Dave Alvin Band/Tex & The Horseheads) on Bass,
Jeff Cranford (RIP) on bass, Scott Lambert on stand-up Bass,
Kid Ramos (FabulousThunderbirds/James Harmon Band) on Lead Guitar,
Mike Malone (The Boneshakers) on B3 & so many more.
... the story
Invited to join as lead singer, in 1983, the seminal OC rock band TSOL embarked on
a world wide tour and the rest is part of early punk rock history.
Collaborating with Mike Roche on Bass, Ron Emory on Guitar and Mitch Dean on Drums
TSOL opened for the likes of Guns ‘n’ Roses, X & Soundgarden,
recorded SEVERAL top selling albums, made the Top 100 Billboard chart,
is featured on MTV and soundtracks a variety of surf, skate and feature films.
In1996, along with drummer Mitch Dean, Joe Wood purchased the
trademark names of TSOL & True Sounds of Liberty.
With a need to pursue his true loves, Joe leaves the band to
explore and study the roots of blues, rock & Mc5 genres.
He ocassionally performs TSOL music of this era throughout the Americas.
...the beginning
There is the 1st recording (The Hated 1981)
and the lure of front man finesse (The Loners 1980-1982)
...today
In September, 2008, he uncovered 6 dusty suitcases fully loaded with his written material.
Noone can predict how the next chapter will read. Stay tuned!
Written with great love & adoration
Joslyn Michele Maki
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Inspired to put paint to canvas (by his friend, the legendary Dennis Green) Joe Wood began his journey as a successful painter of ephemeral images. In 1999, he experienced his first of three sold-out one-man shows (2000, 2002, 2004). In 2003, Joe Wood (invited by the Fender Custom Shop) started painting custom guitar and amp sets which are sold at NAAM. Many Joe Wood original paintings are owned by celebrated musicians, professional surfers and, even, executives in various entertainment industries.
Artistic Resume & Exhibition History
2008
Underground Salon, Ghastly Horror, (group show), Long Beach, CA
Hensley's, (solo show) Carlsbad, CA
2007
4th Annual Long Beach Tattoo Convention, “Tattoo Series II” Queen Mary, Long Beach, CA
2006
Portfolio Café and Gallery, (solo show), Long Beach, CA (SOLD OUT)
3rd Annual Long Beach Tattoo Convention, “Tattoo Series II” Queen Mary, Long Beach, CA
2005
NAAM, Invited Artist, “Delta Gentleman”, National Artist Association of Music, Orange, CA
2nd Annual Long Beach Tattoo Convention, “Tattoo Series”, Group Show, Queen Mary, Long Beach, CA
US Open for Surfing, ESPN invitational, Vendor Show, Huntington Beach, CA
Van’s Triple Crown, Vendor Show, Oceanside, CA
Gallery at The Syndicate, “Johnny Series”, Solo Show (sold out), Long Beach, CA
2004
NAAM, Invited Artist, “Hannya” National Artist Association of Music, Orange, CA
Portfolio Café and Gallery, “Limited Edition Series”, Solo Show (sold out) Long Beach, CA
Koo’s Gallery, International Group Show, Long Beach, CA
US Open for Surfing, ESPN invitational, Vendor Show, Huntington Beach, CA
Van’s Triple Crown, Vendor Show (sold out) Oceanside, CA
ArtWalk of Little Italy, Vendor Show, San Diego, CA
2003
NAAM, Invited Artist, “Hannya”, National Artist Association of Music, Orange, CA
Tour D’ Artiste, East Village Arts District, “Delta Series”, Group Show, (sold out), Long Beach, CA
Portfolio Café and Gallery, “Blues & Jazz Series II”, Solo Show (sold out), Long Beach, CA
First Annual Blues and Art Festival, Vendor Show, Grandy, CO
2001
Portfolio Café and Gallery, “Blues & Jazz Series I”, 1st Solo Show (sold out), Long Beach, CA
DONATIONS
2006 Jay Adams to Jay Adams Foundation
2006 Guadalupe to Mambo Records
2005 Buckin' to Gary Buck Foundation
2005 Johhny in Black to Ray Rodriguez Family
INVITED PRESENTER
2006 Paramount High School, Career Day for At Risk Youth -Artist, Guest Lecturer
2005 Cabrillo Juan Rodriguez High School, A Career in Art, Guest Lecturer
RELATED ARTIST EMPLOYMENT
1980
Charvelle Guitars, Design Team Member, Los Angeles, CA
1983
Change Today, Album Cover Art, Restless Records, Los Angeles, CA
1987
Revenge, Album Cover Art, Restless Records, Los Angeles, CA
1993
Strangelove, Album Cover Art, Restless Records, Los Angeles, CA
1996
Cisco Poison, Album Cover Art, Joe Boy Records, Los Angeles, CA
2001
Van’s Skateboards, Freelance Trophy Design, Triple Crown, Oceanside, CA
2002-2005
Invited Paid Artist, Fender Custom Guitar Shop, NAAM International Exhibition
MEDIA
INTERVIEWS & ARTICLES
Reaching Back To Punks Bluesy Past 2007
By Steve Isray Staff Writer
For the last several years, singer/songwriter Joe Wood has made a name for himself as a soulful blues-man, playing relentlessly with his roots combo Joe Wood & The Lonely Ones. The band just finished its second album of original materials and plays regularly around southern California. Wood is also an accomplished artist. His portraiture draws on the same iconic figures that influence his sound. He has sold out several one man shows and has painted guitars for the International NAAM show for the Fender Custom Shop. We recently spoke with Wood...
Are there any connections or parallels for you between punk rock and blues?
If you were to look at some footage of the old masters, like holwlin' wolf or Son House, or listen to the Robert Johnson recordings, the message is of isolation, desperation and doom. Some songs and stories of that era parallel the same message and attitude of the earlier punk rock music.
When you are playing a gig with your current band The Lonely Ones do you ever look out at the crowd and miss the days of a swirling pit at your feet?
No, not at all. Back in the day people would go to shows and it was all about the music and the audience used to 'pogo' . The audience I play to today enjoys the music, much like they did at the beginning of punk rock scene.
You are also an artist who, among other things, creates vibrant portraits of great jazz, blues and rock musicians. How did you get into painting and what inspires your artwork?
One day I picked up the brush and my first painting ever was of Robert Johnson and two Hellhounds at his side. I stepped back and looked at this huge canvas and thought, "I think I can do this". I am really inspired by the music, like Etta James, John Coltrane, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Johnny Cash... I get a visual images that I have to express on canvas.
One of your earliest bands was Joe Wood and the Loners. Your current band is Joe Wood and the Lonely Ones. Are you a lonely guy?
No, not at all. Truthfully, the names are taken from some of the early 60's car clubs that I liked.
Edited and Reprinted with Permission Downtown Gazette (C)
SAN DIEGO READER
Blues for Liberty
By Ken Leighton | Published Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Guitarist Joe Wood, a member of seminal Orange County punk band TSOL, moved to Leucadia last year. Wood has fronted a bluesy roots-rock trio called the Lonely Ones for five years. The three-man project includes Wood’s music mixed with blues classics (and features Dave Rodway on Drums and Mark Campbell on Bass). He describes the trio as a cross between Stevie Ray Vaughan and the Doors.
[Joe Wood] legally acquired the TSOL name with drummer Mitch Dean. (Wood was asked to front TSOL in 1983, four years after the band formed.) Wood says he has allowed a reconstituted TSOL [with a new lead singer] to use the TSOL name to tour and record. (Joe Wood maintains rights to tour and play his era of TSOL songs in Brazil.)
Joe Wood and The Lonely Ones play regularly all over southern California throughout the month and every Wednesday at the [Hensley's] Flying Elephant in Carlsbad (free admission).