Who is Joe Worrel?
That is a question that can be answered but it might take a few minutes of your time. Joe was born into a musical family in Missouri, where his Mom and Dad made the rounds pickin’at backyard picnics, hog roasts and barn dances. Joe learned to play the bass guitar and sing harmony by age 7 and was hooked. At 15, Joe joined the Matt and Robyn Rolf show, touring over 250 dates a year. Matt and Robyn where featured at such notable venues like the Grand Ole Opry, Ernest Tubb’s Midnight Jamboree radio show, Louisiana Hayride, Jamboree USA radio show and Johhny Highs country music review. After this great experience, Joe spread his wings literally and joined the Air Force for his tour of duty. A decorated Veteran, Joe served Uncle Sam during Desert Shield/Storm in support of our freedom. Still always active in the music scene Joe started a band, which toured regional markets for several years. Joe has been a back up singer and bass player for many great artists as well as an accomplished session player. His time on bass guitar with CMA award winner Martina McBride is a highlight of his career. Joe soon decided fronting a band and songwriting was his calling and after a few years touring nationally as a solo acoustic artist, he moved to Atlanta Georgia to cut his teeth on bluegrass music, touring many of the finest festivals in the region. Joe packed up his guitar and left the mountains of Georgia for high rise city life of Chicago. Once there, Joe rediscovered his love for bass playing, touring with some great blues and rock artists. Joe began work on his CD, “Take me with you”. It was release on I-tunes late in 2006 and Joe soon formed The Last Free Exit Band, a group of talented musicians. He then bought his first tour bus and hit the road with a vengeance, touring over 280 dates a year and hasn’t looked back. Joe’s live show, which is full of energy and variety, has been compared to the likes of great performers like Garth Brooks and Chris Ledoux. His singing style has hints of vocal heroes like, Ronnie Milsap, Ronnie Dunn with a touch of the Hagg in there that gives him a great style but yet a distinct voice of his own.
List of Accomplishments:
Joe has opened shows or performed with these great artists: Martina McBride, Merle Haggard, Ronnie Milsap, Blake Shelton, Phil Vassar, Tracy Byrd, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Chubby Carrier, Yonder Mountain String Band, Johnny Paycheck, Marty Stuart, Hal Ketchum, Pam Tillis, Willie Nelson, Tom T. Hall, Patty Loveless, David Allen Coe, John Conlee, Reba McEntire, John Rich of Big and Rich, Charlie Daniels Band, Lonestar, Mark Chestnutt, Neal McCoy, John Cowen, IIIrd Tyme Out, Marty Raybon, Govt. Mule, Hot Rize, Bela Fleck, Emmy Lou Harris and more.
Miller Beer National tour sponsor 5 years. (Heartland Band program)
Jim Beam acoustic solo sponsorship 3 years. (Pucker Rocks, Ambush Concert Series, College tour)
LaSalle Bank More Music Acoustic solo tour with distribution of over 25,000 CD’s
Slim Jim Rebelliache National tour. (Senior Tour Manager)
2004 Band of the year award with Crossplaines Band (North American Country Music Awards Intl.)
2007 top 20 US Military song. (United States Armed Forces Exchange Service Radio Network)
Top 10 most booked band. (Sonicbids Electronic press Kit, www.sonicbids.com)
Current and past equipment and product endorsements:
Miller Brewing CO, past sponsor
Jim Beam, past sponsor
Dekyper, past sponsor
MuchoTe Tequila, Current sponsor
Washburn Guitars, past endorsement
Byerdynamic Mics, past endorsement
SIT (stay in tune strings), past endorsement
In tune Guitar Picks, Current sponsor
Mic-stands.com, Current sponsor
Lakland Bass, Current sponsor
Letters Of Reccomendation:
Joe Worrel and the Last Free Exit Band was one of the best live performances we have ever seen. He and his crew were highly professional and made the party! Their music was awesome!
-Steve H, 8/1/2008, Festival, Junction City, KS
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Joe was great to work with. He called a few weeks before the wedding to go over the songs we wanted for our first dance etc. Even though they weren't songs they played regularly Joe made sure they were ready in time for the wedding. Overall I was very pleased with the band and I would highly recommend them. Derek Smith
-Derek S, 12/1/2007, Wedding, Tulsa, OK
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Joe and the Band where outstanding, they made our event. Great Sound, Good Guys, alot of fun. Thanks, Joe and the band for a great night.
-David N, 10/27/2007, Community Event, Enid, OK
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Joe was great! Our entire party enjoyed the guys! He made the night memorable and entertaining!
-Mae D, 6/8/2007, Wedding, Oklahoma City, OK
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I cannot even begin to count the number of positive comments I heard throughout the evening about this band! They did a fantastic job all around and I would definitely recommend them. As a matter of fact, we are already thinking of an anniversary party for each year and this group of guys would be our FIRST choice. They rocked the party and we had a great time! Many thanks to Joe and the band. Chan & Linda Stowell Westmoreland, KS
-Linda T, 5/5/2007, Private Party, Westmoreland, KS
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Joe was absolutly wonderful! He is a very talanted artist. I would recommend him for any event. He was very easy to work with. We can't thank him enough for performing at our event.
-Sheila F, 3/31/2007, Fund Raiser, Warrensburg, MO
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I have been planning company parties for over ten years, and this was by far the best! Lot's of energy and the dance floor was always packed. I would highly recommend the Joe Worrel Band - you won't be disappointed.
-Stacy J, 2/23/2007, Corporate Function, Denver, CO
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We were very happy with Joe's performance - The music was excellent and Joe interacted with our group very well. I heard wonderful reviews from every person I talked to about his band and their performance. Joe was very easy to work with and to get in touch with - he made the whole experience great and several asked me how we found Joe so I gave them the gigmasters website. We would certainly use Joe again in the future
-Mona W, 11/9/2006, Corporate Function, Oklahoma City, OK
