Comments on: Joe Koenig – Somethin’ Concrete http://twangville.com/2451/joe-koenig-somethin-concrete/ Because spoon-fed music sucks and twang is cheaper than therapy. Alt-Country, Americana, Indie, Rock, Folk & Blues. Est. 2005. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:44:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Andrew Spearman Blake http://twangville.com/2451/joe-koenig-somethin-concrete/comment-page-1/#comment-111625 Andrew Spearman Blake Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:31:05 +0000 http://twangville.com/?p=2451#comment-111625 After reading what everyone else has wrote, there isn't much else to say. The first time I ever saw Joe Koenig was back in 2007. I was fresh off a plane from Australia yet drove north a ways to catch Eliot Morris and Bob Schneider play a gig. I got their early and this young guy wearing a pulled down hat, sitting on a stool with a guitar, was jamming Ryan Adams' songs. I grabbed a beer, took a seat, and was blown away. He ended up killing the show for Morris & Schneider; I actually left before Schneider was done as I'd seen what I'd wanted to. Koenig's a classic, all there is to it. -asb After reading what everyone else has wrote, there isn’t much else to say. The first time I ever saw Joe Koenig was back in 2007. I was fresh off a plane from Australia yet drove north a ways to catch Eliot Morris and Bob Schneider play a gig. I got their early and this young guy wearing a pulled down hat, sitting on a stool with a guitar, was jamming Ryan Adams’ songs. I grabbed a beer, took a seat, and was blown away. He ended up killing the show for Morris & Schneider; I actually left before Schneider was done as I’d seen what I’d wanted to. Koenig’s a classic, all there is to it.
-asb

]]> By: Ryan http://twangville.com/2451/joe-koenig-somethin-concrete/comment-page-1/#comment-106780 Ryan Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:38:09 +0000 http://twangville.com/?p=2451#comment-106780 A great album... with so much feeling and soul. Joe is a wonderful artist with talent for lyrics. His voice is rock solid. Watching him live reach into his chest to unload his growling voice, is an experience that should never be missed. Can't wait for the next album! A great album… with so much feeling and soul. Joe is a wonderful artist with talent for lyrics. His voice is rock solid. Watching him live reach into his chest to unload his growling voice, is an experience that should never be missed. Can’t wait for the next album!

]]> By: Melba http://twangville.com/2451/joe-koenig-somethin-concrete/comment-page-1/#comment-106579 Melba Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:00:00 +0000 http://twangville.com/?p=2451#comment-106579 Being his aunt, I have known Joe since the day he was born and he has always loved music! He amazes me with each song he has done. He is a great nephew with a love of life and a heart of gold. Not only is he a musician, but a great artist who can do about anything he puts his mind to. Each song is sung from the bottom of his heart! He is a gift to life and his wife is starting to do some music with him. I am proud to be their aunt!! Being his aunt, I have known Joe since the day he was born and he has always loved music! He amazes me with each song he has done. He is a great nephew with a love of life and a heart of gold. Not only is he a musician, but a great artist who can do about anything he puts his mind to. Each song is sung from the bottom of his heart! He is a gift to life and his wife is starting to do some music with him. I am proud to be their aunt!!

]]> By: jimmy http://twangville.com/2451/joe-koenig-somethin-concrete/comment-page-1/#comment-106320 jimmy Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:26:42 +0000 http://twangville.com/?p=2451#comment-106320 Having watched Joe go through the process of writing and recording Somethin' Concrete, it is clear to me that he put his heart and soul into the record. The words that make up the album are truths about Joe's life, whether referring to the good times or bad. Joe Koenig is a hard working, honest, good person and a great friend. If you take the time to listen to the album, I'm pretty sure that those qualities will shine through. When so much music is about creating an image or trying to sell a lifestyle, it is refreshing to listen to an artist like Joe who is telling stories about life and being open about the joys of family and the pain of loss. As a friend, it is hard to listen to Joe's music without a bias but I think most would agree that he has a gift. Take a listen. Joe won't let you down. Having watched Joe go through the process of writing and recording Somethin’ Concrete, it is clear to me that he put his heart and soul into the record. The words that make up the album are truths about Joe’s life, whether referring to the good times or bad. Joe Koenig is a hard working, honest, good person and a great friend. If you take the time to listen to the album, I’m pretty sure that those qualities will shine through. When so much music is about creating an image or trying to sell a lifestyle, it is refreshing to listen to an artist like Joe who is telling stories about life and being open about the joys of family and the pain of loss. As a friend, it is hard to listen to Joe’s music without a bias but I think most would agree that he has a gift. Take a listen. Joe won’t let you down.

]]> By: George gr http://twangville.com/2451/joe-koenig-somethin-concrete/comment-page-1/#comment-106284 George gr Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:31:06 +0000 http://twangville.com/?p=2451#comment-106284 Well, i come from a more classic form of rock&roll, as Joe did with his previous band, but i was surprised by the authenticity of the music and the lyrics here.. Having met the guy in real life after listening to the album for lots of months, i can only assure you that its indeed 100% genuine and every song has a story. I am definitely rooting for the next album and i suggest you listen to his live recording which you can buy/download through his blog/website, it really has an extra element, being a live recording. He is really into music with a passion and i am pretty sure the next album (and any next album by him) will be a keeper and it will occupy my car stereo and my computer's audio player for a long time (till the next release?). all in all, a great cd, only thing i would ask for (not a downer though) is more songs! It ends pretty quick, given i like it so much. Hats off! Cheers from a big fan! Well, i come from a more classic form of rock&roll, as Joe did with his previous band, but i was surprised by the authenticity of the music and the lyrics here.. Having met the guy in real life after listening to the album for lots of months, i can only assure you that its indeed 100% genuine and every song has a story.

I am definitely rooting for the next album and i suggest you listen to his live recording which you can buy/download through his blog/website, it really has an extra element, being a live recording. He is really into music with a passion and i am pretty sure the next album (and any next album by him) will be a keeper and it will occupy my car stereo and my computer’s audio player for a long time (till the next release?).

all in all, a great cd, only thing i would ask for (not a downer though) is more songs! It ends pretty quick, given i like it so much.

Hats off!
Cheers from a big fan!

]]> By: Twangville Review & Radio Play - Joe Koenig http://twangville.com/2451/joe-koenig-somethin-concrete/comment-page-1/#comment-106282 Twangville Review & Radio Play - Joe Koenig Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:18:08 +0000 http://twangville.com/?p=2451#comment-106282 [...] Play 12.17.09 News I found a new review of my album “Somethin’ Concrete” on Twangville.com do me a favor and head over to the site and drop some comments so we can get the buzz going.  [...] [...] Play 12.17.09 News I found a new review of my album “Somethin’ Concrete” on Twangville.com do me a favor and head over to the site and drop some comments so we can get the buzz going.  [...]

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