Episode 74- Nick Reese from Joyous Wolf! Joyous Wolf is a newer rock band and while they may have some older influences, do not call them a throwback! They are a modern rock band with a very complex sound that is still evolving as the band continues to grow. The band has toured with Deep Purple, Slash and Fozzy and also done many large festivals. While their cover of Mississippi Queen has over 2 million listens on Spotify, the original music they’re putting out is brilliant and quickly gaining ground as is the band as a whole. I’m so thankful to Nick for doing this interview now because in a few years this band will be huge and he likely will be too busy!
00:00 - Intro
01:18 - Welcome Nick!
02:08 - Socially Distanced Shows
02:40 - Nick's Early Influences
05:43 - James Brown
08:23 - Making Way Through Musical Decades
09:25 - Meeting Drummer Robert Sodaro in Middle School
12:00 - Meeting Guitarist Blake Allard at Guitar Center
13:40 - Adding Bass Player Greg Braccio
16:10 - Coming Up the Name "Joyous Wolf"
17:08 - Pay to Play
19:20 - Playing with Bad & Good Bands
21:20 - Playing Festivals
22:23 - Being Signed to Roadrunner Records
23:20 - Cover Songs & "Mother Rebel"
29:45 - Modern Rock & Rival Sons
32:20 - The Term "Throwback"
34:55 - Stage Moves
35:31 - Sia & Voices That Express Emotion
36:50 - Making New Music
40:40 - New Shows Planned or Potential Tours
42:02 - Take on Chris Jericho Vs Sebastian Bach
43:10 - Singing Deep And High
44:17 - New Rock Bands
46:50 - I Support ANYONE Playing Rock Music
48:54 - St Jude's Children's Hospital
50:38 - Wrap Up
Joyous Wolf Website:
https://motherrebel.joyouswolf.com
Nick Reese Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/justnickreese/
St Jude's Children's Hospital:
https://www.stjude.org
Chuck Shute Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chuck_shute/
Thanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!