Surprise preview track, "Spooky Moon" is here just in time for Halloween and gives a glimpse into what's to come from Joel Eckels' new album co-produced with Billy Mohler.

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Produced by Joel Eckels and Billy Mohler

Spooky Moon

Good To Be Bad

GOOD IS ALL GONE

Oh no, where did the sun go?
Seems so far away
Used to feel so close
You have enough of our good love
I guess it faded away
Why’d we have to change

CHORUS
Don’t say that the good is all gone
And that it’s time to move on
You can take what you want
But don’t let it go
Don’t believe that it’s true
There’s still good in you
Don’t say that the good is all gone
And leave me alone

Never felt nothin’ so hard
Yeah, I’m afraid of the dark
If that’s how it’s gonna be
I love you woman, gonna set you free
What’ve you got to say?
You gonna slay me like you did yesterday?
What’ve you got to say?
I’m gonna take all I can take

CHORUS

Don’t leave me alone
Don’t you know, baby, so good
Don’t you go, baby, so good

CHORUS

I don’t believe that it’s true
Girl, I’m still in love with you
Don’t say that the good is all gone
And leave me alone

Oh no, where did the sun go?

Good is All Gone

This is a song by my girlfriend's father, Peter Dionne, who passed away 2 years ago today. She has been taking lyrics to his unfinished songs and arranging them into really cool new tunes. Here's one called "Stand Up Man" that she asked me to help on. We love how it's turning out. 

This is only a sneak preview. The track is unfinished, although we plan to keep it pretty simple. There is still a little work we want to do on it before officially releasing it. We're posting it temporarily in tribute to the anniversary of Peter's passing. Enjoy. 

Stand Up Man (by Peter Dionne)

Dancing Days from A Very Zeppelin Xmas on 12.25.16 in Springfield, MO with Speakeasy featuring Joel Eckels and Richie Rebuth.

DANCING DAYS - Speakeasy with Joel Eckels and Richie Rebuth 12.25.16 - A Very Zeppelin Xmas

DAZED AND CONFUSED from A Very Zeppelin Xmas on 12.25.16 in Springfield, MO with Speakeasy featuring Joel Eckels and Richie Rebuth.

DAZED AND CONFUSED - Speakeasy with Joel Eckels and Richie Rebuth 12.25.16 - A Very Zeppelin Xmas

This is a song I wrote the day I found out my friend Mike Freas had passed away in 2017. Mike was a bluesman and a friend/mentor to many musicians in LA. This song and lyrics came to me after listening to his music. I honestly feel like he helped write it that day.

Music and Lyrics by Joel Eckels 
copyright 2017 Paper Sun Music 

Joel Eckels - Vocals/Guitar 
Chet Dixon - Harmonica 

For more info on Mike Freas, watch this documentary video: https://vimeo.com/nicoledionne/pardonmyfrenchmikefreas 

For more info about Joel Eckels and his music: www.joeleckels.com www.facebook.com/joeleckelsmusic 

Instagram: @joeleckels Also on iTunes, Spotify, CD Baby, Amazon, etc.

Demos/Mixes

Blues In Heaven

Sample clips of HOME and ROCKETSHIP from the upcoming album release in 2019...

roughs

ROCKETSHIP clip

HOME clip

Brand new single from Jackie Does Joel!
Happy Holidays!

"Under The Tree"
written by Joel Eckels

The holidays might get lonely this year
Nowhere to go, but you and I are still here
I had a dream of you and me rollin‘ round under the tree this Christmas

Put on some music and turn out the lights
Gonna find out if you’ve been naughty or nice
I had a dream of you and me gettin’ down under the tree this Christmas

It all started with the mistletoe
You held me by the fire when we got cold
I could taste the candy cane on your lips
Even when I woke and found that there was never a kiss...

Seems to me if you’re not going home
You shouldn’t have to spend this Christmas alone
I had a dream of you and me gettin’ down under the tree
Honestly, think of how nice it could be
Just you and me, rollin’ round under the tree this Christmas


Jacqueline Campa - vocals
Joel Eckels - guitar
Tamir Barzilay - drums/bass/percussion
Paulie Cerra - wurlitzer/sax

Produced by Joel Eckels
engineered/mixed/mastered by Wes Poland

UNDER THE TREE (The Christmas Song)- feat. Jacqueline Campa

UNDER THE TREE (the Xmas Song)

The holidays might get lonely this year
Nowhere to go, but you and I are still here
I had a dream of you and me rollin‘round under the tree this Christmas

Put on some music and turn out the lights
Gonna find out if you’ve been naughty or nice
I had a dream of you and me gettin’ down under the tree this Christmas

It all started with the mistletoe
I held you by the fire when you got cold
I could taste the candy cane on your lips
Even when I woke and found that there was never a kiss...

Seems to me if you’re not going home
You shouldn’t have to spend this Christmas alone
I had a dream of you and me gettin’ down under the tree
Honestly, think of how nice it could be
Just you and me, rollin’ round under the tree this Christmas

UNDER THE TREE (2019)

Influenced by the soulful songwriting of his mentor Bill Withers, the Rock & Roll swagger of Led Zeppelin, and the honest raw style of Neil Young, Joel Eckels is an L.A. based Singer-Songwriter & Producer. He also serves as Front of House Engineer and Production Manager for Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real. 

Great music and art are often the result of cross pollinating ideas, styles, and relationships across creative communities. Joel’s 10+ years booking artists for renowned Hollywood venues Room 5 and Hotel Cafe as well as hanging around other influential music scenes such as Yin Yang Cafe in Atlanta, GA (India.Arie, Donnie) and Eddie’s Attic in Decatur, GA  (John Mayer, Zac Brown) played a key role in shaping his unique sound. The connecting thread throughout Joel’s career has always been musician driven scenes focused on great sound, a collaborative environment, and healthy competition. 

He is an enigmatic artist who is frequently found on the forefront of live music production and curation. While continually working on his own music, Joel is also actively promoting and cultivating the music community so that it inspires and creates a rising tide.

Early TV shows like Solid Gold, American Bandstand, and Soul Train launched his particular interest in live performance and concerts. Although he was a big fan of early rap music and glam rock, Guns N Roses changed the game and Rock n Roll became his primary musical influence.

Being a Navy brat, Joel moved around a lot growing up. While living in Iceland his friend Chris turned him onto the songs of Led Zeppelin. That paired with the songs of Black Sabbath, The Beatles, and Aerosmith solidified Joel’s path and he dedicated himself to practicing guitar for 8 hours every day.

During a stint in Florida State University’s Classical Guitar program, he helped form the Acoustic Americana act SOUL FOOD where he shifted his focus to songwriting. Road worn from 3 years of heavy touring the band settled down in Atlanta where they broke up a year later. He then formed his own band called Paper Sun which helped further refine his sound. 

He relocated Paper Sun to L.A. in 2000 and made a splash on the local scene. In 2008, he formed the Wreckards with Tamir Barzilay (Macy Gray, Tal Wilkenfeld) on drums and Mark “Babyhead” Corben on bass. 

In 2009 Joel had the opportunity to work as Kori Wither’s Musical Director which sparked a lasting friendship with her and her father Bill. This led to weekly song arranging mentorship sessions with The Wreckards where he and his band were schooled in Bill Withers’ wisdom and insights. Joel was close with Bill up until the time of his passing and is dedicated to honoring his mentor through his craft. 

Currently based in the storied Laurel Canyon area of Los Angeles, Joel is channeling his life’s journey into preserving the magic, nuance, and importance of the live music experience.

Joel Eckels

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