ABOUT
How IT All Started
At age 4 Joey began singing alongside his father, the late Cousin Joe, who was one of Michigan's premier acoustic entertainers. Joey's mother (Jeri) was a full time nurse, singer and actress - he grew up watching both his parents on stage.
Around Age 5 Joey started playing piano, at age 7 he settled on the guitar. In middle school he started playing with his father in bars and clubs around Michigan, and they continued to play together as a father son duo for the next 10 years. After his fathers passing in 2005, Joey took some time off from music. He then returned with a newfound passion in 2007, started a band, and performed as a solo acoustic entertainer - just like his father taught him, and he never looked back!
The New Album
Red Tail Lights is the soundtrack of a life long road musician. The album reflects on love and friendship, heartache, and struggles with drugs and alcohol - with a dash of social commentary. It tells a story of coming to terms with decisions you've made and the cards you've been dealt. The 10 song album was recorded at Michigan's Rustbelt Studio, with engineer/producer Steve Lehane. Joey's looking forward to its release in 2024.
"It's my life in music. I put everything I have into this record. Holding the mirror right in front of my face and not holding back. I think people will relate to the music, there's a little something for everyone."
- Joey Spina
Touring Life- Then & Now
Joey, 23 at the time, started out as a bassist and background vocalist for international touring band P-A-U-L Lamb & the Detroit Breakdown. Little did he know that playing with P-A-U-L would lay the new foundation for what was to become a carer in music - A few years into playing with P-A-U-L Joey would meet Whitey Morgan. WM offered him a chance to get back on guitar and hit the road in his band the 78's touring the States. Joey said yes, played in both bands going from one tour to the next while maintaining a prescience in the Detroit music scene. WM's schedule would get so busy that Joey had to say goodbye to his friend. Joey, Now 41, he’s toured with British blues powerhouse Joanne Shaw Taylor, plays guitar for Uncle Kracker, and still joins Whitey Morgan whenever the road allows. When he’s home, you’ll still find him doing what he’s always done—playing music in Michigan bars for anyone who’ll listen.
“ It’s time for a transition, I’m really looking forward to getting on the road with a band and brining this new album to life, seeing what will unfold from singing and playing these songs for people who want to come listen.”
- Joey Spina
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