Joe Sly
Fox Valley Songwriter/Producer Joe Sly's music has been enjoyed from living room couches around the world, thanks to placements on TV shows like Cobra Kai, The Voice, and Young and the Restless. Live audiences in many wonderful time zones have also enjoyed this music as he toured with bands and held residencies in places like Koh Tao (Thailand), San Francisco, and his native land of cheese, Wisconsin. Today you can hear his live band of Smooth Operators, or the wide array of other artists who have recorded his songs, in whichever musical stream you happen to launch your canoe.
The Best Part by Joe Sly
Release Date: 2024-10-14
Release Description:
This song started as a home demo by Joe Sly, but drummer Mike Malone and bassist Dave Jerabek weren’t allowed to hear it first! As a YouTube experiment, Mike recorded drums guided only by Joe’s verbal instructions, describing the form, tempo, and rhythms while invoking Graceland and Afro-Cuban vibes. With just a click track, they nailed drums and bass in three takes. Inspired, Joe added percussion, piano, and trumpet, crafting the final mix in his home studio with fresh layers and a new arrangement.
The entire process was documented and can be viewed HERE.
Credits:
Joe Sly - Guitar/Piano/Vocals
Dave Jerabek - Bass/Backing Vocals
Kurt Shipe - Trumpet
Mike Malone - Drums
Recorded at Spring Spring Studio
Engineered by Joe Sly
Drums recorded at The Rhythm Shack
Engineered by Mike Malone
Mixed by Joe Sly
Mastered by Joe Sly
Cover Design by Joe Sly
Did Somebody Say Christmas?! by Joe Sly
Release Date: 2024-12-06
Release Description:
Did somebody say... Christmas?! If you also experience childlike wonder and enthusiasm for the holiday season during those other 11 months, this album of 5 original Xmas songs from Joe Sly and his merry band of elves may be the soundtrack you've been waiting for. Whether you enjoy the warm and cozy sounds of yesteryear’s sweet harmonies or the modern production of catchy pop songs during the holiday season, there is something here to sing along, dance around, or sip hot cocoa with.
Credits:
Joe Sly – Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Drum Machine, Orchestral Percussion, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Percussion Instruments, Synthesizer, Drums, Programming, Synth Bass / Robin Sandoval – Background Vocals / Danny Jerabek – Trumpet, Trombone / Jake Opperman – Baritone Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone / Kelvin Kaspar – Guitar / Cody Slyzelia – Background Vocals / Felix Slyzelia – Background Vocals / Beatrix Slyzelia – Background Vocals / Michu Habersetzer – Background Vocals / Dave Jerabek – Background Vocals / Steve March-Torme – Background Vocals / Abby Schmidt – Background Vocals / Kate Stenson – Background Vocals / Mike Malone – Drums, Background Vocals / Christine Salerno – Background Vocals / Ross Catterton – Tenor Saxophone / Julio Reyes – Vocals / Kate Voss – Melodica
Recorded at Spring Spring Studio / Engineered, Mixed, and Mastered by Joe Sly
Cover Design by Joe Sly