Michael Joseph: News

Michael is honored to be this month's featured artist with Indigenous in Music Internet Chamber of Commerce.

An upcoming interview has been scheduled, check back for details.

As an added thank you for this feature, a track off the upcoming release has been included in this spotlight's music box! Look for the yet to be finalized version of "Gourdhead" from the 2008-09 upcoming release.

Thank you Larry and IICC!
Here's the link:
http://www.iicoc.com/artist_of_the_month_michaeljoseph

Check out the Calendar dates for newly scheduled performances!

After two years, O-Glepi has resurfaced in the NAR charts! A pleasant surprise after 2 years since it's release.

NAR January Charts
WDBX #9 Michael Joseph - O-Glepi

O-Glepi charted with WDBX back in 2006 on this program- "Music From Beyond The Lakes."

A special thank you goes out to Jerry Nelms and Namdar Mogharreban.

Sundays, 8-10 pm Central Time, USA WDBX, 91.1 FM, Carbondale, Illinois Streamed live at http://www.wdbx.scientistsuperstar.com

Thank you for the dedicated plays and requests of O-Glepi!

What an incredible play history since added on Sep 30th, 2007.

Who: SOTIW (Sketches of the Inner World): Acclaimed National acoustic music artists Michael Joseph and guitarist Derek Mortland.

What: WORLD MUSIC CD RELEASE PARTY- Sophomore CD for both under special independent project title, SOTIW (so too).

Where: Espresso Yourself Music Cafe, found in the heart of Powell at 50 W. Olentangy Street at Hall, 614-436-7100.

When: Saturday, October 20th, performing at 9PM-10:30. Free to the public

About:
A special performance at Espresso Yourself Music Cafe in Powell: acclaimed National Acoustic music artists Michael Joseph and Derek Mortland will perform music from SOTIW (Sketches of the Inner World); A Sophomore CD release for both, scheduled to begin at 9 PM.

SOTIW: The start of a new music era- Native American flute taken where it has never gone before. With elements of New Age, Eclectic, World, and fusion Jazz. Its music for the world we don’t see- music which comes from a spiritual place; a musical manifestation based around “sketches of the inner world,” presented by two talented musicians who write together instinctually. With a depth of creativity stemming from 20 years of working together- a unique fluidity and equal virtuosity. With set melodies and improvisational guitar chops, a strong solidarity which attracted Brian Lucey, The California Guitar Trio, performed professional mixing and mastering on this project.

Michael Joseph, known for tapping into a diverse sound and culture, implemented in past release O-Glepi; is influenced by Pan American roots and the songs of his grandfathers, Joseph’s flute offers a tranquil homage to the past; Performed with both warm and energetic, melting tone of Native American flute supported and anchored by a truly talented, complex, acoustic guitar accompaniment.

Derek Mortland, whose life was changed due to a paralyzing semi-pro motorcycle accident in 1997; not only relearned guitar but broke through new musical barriers, as written about in Columbus Dispatch, March 2001; Since has performed in festivals around the world through the Artists with Disabilities Network, and grown in ways which seldom occurs without this ability to look at life from a different perspective.

Michael Joseph and Derek Mortland were brought together musically through under-promoted talented bands of a metal music past. Kept together by both spiritual and musical challenges with odd time signatures, key changes, and jazz fusion based guitar; Together work to bridge the conscious realm with the unconscious and ethereal, in the form of relief- to explore a musical world with no boundaries.

This independent CD release is presented at Espresso Yourself Music Cafe in an artistic yet comfortable, clean environment; with ambiance, unique for Columbus area Coffeehouses. Housed in a late 1800’s converted white church; Espresso Yourself Music Cafe can be found in the heart of Powell at 50 W. Olentangy Street at Hall, 614-436-7100.

Pre-Sale CD copies- available to the general public in mid-November in honor of Native American heritage month-will be available the night of the CD release party. On Saturday, October 20th, performance at 9 PM-10:30,
free to the public.

The much anticipated release (well...I anticipated it!)
SOTIW ("Sketches of the Inner World") is scheduled for release in mid to late November- in honor of Native American Heritage month.

* Press copies are available now by inquiry.

There will be a special pre-sale at the official CD release on October 20th. See calender dates for details.

SOTIW (so too) is a combined effort from Michael Joseph and Derek Mortland.

Independently released; yet professionally recorded, mixed and mastered. Copies will be limited and available at CDBaby in the near future.

See the SOTIW press release for more details on this project.

It has been a busy couple of weeks..., two releases are in the final stages of production. One is the follow up to O-Glepi, final touches on the mixes are being worked on right now. The other is a collaboration with guitarist Derek Mortland..., artwork and final stages of preparation are in the works before it goes to press...

Michael and Derek Mortland have nearly completed recording the next new release. Performance opportunities shall be added soon. Sign up for the mailing list for special dates and private pre-release sales.

We have also re-activated the guest book. Words of inspiration are greatly appreciated.

For History's sake...
Michael Joseph's "O-Glepi" placed #79* in the top 100 Recordings for 2006.
The Highest position in top 100 was #7
This recording spent 1 month in the top ten.
And 6 months in the charts.

*There were over 2800 recordings reported to NAR in 2006.

Link for verification: http://www.newagereporter.com/charts/Top1002006.asp

A special thank you to Shashona at Indie Showcase & www.awesomeradio.net
in Canada for adding Michael's O-Glepi to their playlist in preparation for the upcoming "releases." Check out her show and great variety of Indie artists she helps to introduce.

A special thank you for prwenting Michael's music to your listeners on your Christmas production. We wish you well on your mission.

WMNR #20 in the top 20
Final Charting trickle of 8 Months in reporting.

Dick Hageman of WMNR, WGRS, WGSK, and WRXC's "New Music Gallery"; will be featuring O-Glepi this on August 17th, 2006 at 11 PM.
You can learn more about this and other programs at
http://www.wmnr.org/
STREAMING.
Thank you Dick!

HAND OF THE GRANDFATHER-
Hear "O-Glepi" on the "Fine Tuning"channel, Coming within the next week (show 115).


More program information can be found at; http://www.xmradio.com/programming/channel_page.jsp?ch=76

Thank you Ben and Arlie!

WMNR #16

We have truly enjoyed and are grateful to the broadcasters who continue to play O-Glepi, the radio play from November 2005- August 2006 in the charts has been tremendous. Thank you!
O-Glepi has charted for 7 Months in the top 100.

We are grateful to continue seeing "O-Glepi" in the following radio carts;

KGPR- #6 (3)
WFAS- #12 (10)
WSGE- #7 (15)

OVER ALL #76 in top 100 (of 2,800 recordings)

We would like to thank "Planetary Prismatic Psonics" for adding "O-Glepi" to the play-list and charts.

World music, hosted by Mitchell Mendys on Saturdays from 8 AM- 11 AM. Broadcasting in the Keene State area on 91.3 FM.

Also streaming on-line at http://www.wknh.org/index.php

Thank you Mitchell!

Read the fabulous new review written by "Acoustic Magazine, UK" editor Steve Harvey. Printed in the April/ May issue available at News-stands in the UK. Also by subscription here in the States.

Acoustic Magazine is the leading UK magazine dedicated to Acoustic guitar and music.

I have posted the review in our PRESS/Reviews section for your convenience.

I very special thank you goes out to Steve and Acoustic Magazine!
Learn more about Acoustic @ http://www.acousticmagazine.com/aboutacoustic.htm

Be sure to check out the HOT new publication, "The Indie Review". There is an inspiring review on O-Glepi in the April issue (also posted in our press section). WELL over 100,000 copies are available in select cities. Check out the site for key locations; including New York, Chicago, San Francisco and more!

Thank you Chase and Nelson! We look forward to seeing you in June.

www.theindiereview.com

Indie Mill offers you the finest “touched” indie label art around—no exceptions. (As well as some of the finest unsigned indie label art as well.) In fact, you could land on any page within this site and find yourself looking at the work of a critically-acclaimed or award-winning indie label artist. We are proud to have "O-Glepi" associated with this site. More details are in the PRODUCTS page, including a link!