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L.I. Folk Singer Gives Back with “The American Dream Project”
Posted by on October 20, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Born of Italian immigrants and union activists, Joe Iadanza understands the passionate struggle of the American dream. Iadanza, a Long Island-based folk singer, has become a beacon to his fans, inspiring them with his ability to persevere, despite the many obstacles in his path. Iadanza’s newest initiative, “The American Dream Project”, invites [...] (read more)
#10 on The Euro-Americana Charts!
Posted by on October 20, 2010
Hey lovers! Just a quick note to let y’all know that “All In Good Time” is currently #10 on the Euro-Americana Radio Charts for July 2010. Many thanks to all of the European DJ’s who’ve embraced the record and who’ve helped it find it’s way out to the masses! You can see the current chart [...] (read more)
House Concerts, Connections and the Young Folk Audience
Posted by on October 20, 2010
Hi Folks! I just wanted to share a note that was forwarded to me by Tom Hitt. Tom Hitt is a big-hearted singer songwriter who opens his home to performers and music lovers as part of his “Hitt House Concert Series” out by Lake Erie in PA. I performed there earlier this month and was [...] (read more)
ROOTSTIME.BE Reviews “All In Good Time”
Posted by on October 20, 2010
If you read dutch, you may enjoy this recent review of “All in Good Time” by the dutch e-zine “Rootstime.be”. I popped it into the google-translate, and it looks like a pretty good write-up. But, it’s no substitute for a human-review. So, if any fans out there are fluent and willing to contribute an English [...] (read more)
Oliver Di Place Reviews “All In Good Time”
Posted by on October 20, 2010
I met Darius Rips (proprietor of “Oliver Di Place, A Music Blog“) at Falcon Ridge Folk Festival a couple of weeks back, and am grateful to him for including me in his first expose of artists discovered there over the weekend. His review of “All in Good Time” is below, and if you click on [...] (read more)
Joe Featured on the Doug Lewis Show – WVGN Virgin Islands
Posted by on October 20, 2010
Hey folks! We just got a cool google-alert that Joe is going to be featured on Sundays ‘Doug Lewis Show’. Doug is the Virgin Islands’ very own Assistant Attorney General by day. He spends Sunday afternoons spinning everything from blues and folk to classic rock ‘n’ roll and country. Doug has become a staple in [...] (read more)
Video for You: Joe’s Performance of Harry Chapin’s “Cat’s in the Cradle”
Posted by on October 20, 2010
Let me just say this… There is nothing in this world like standing on a stage and playing for two thousand people. If you missed it, or if you want to catch it again, here’s a tasty video captured by John Aalto of my performance of Harry Chapin’s "Cat’s in the Cradle". This years "Just [...] (read more)
Victory Music Reviews “All in Good Time”
Posted by on October 20, 2010
Many thanks to J.W. McClure and the folks at Victory Music for taking the time to review “All in Good Time” for there current issue: Review of Joe Iadanza’s “ALL IN GOOD TIME”, by J.W. McClure: This haunting CD begins with ‘Skin and Bones,’ with sparse banjo and clear lyrics, “Oh, my crime was leaving [...] (read more)
Introducing ‘Name Your Price’ CDs and Downloads!
Posted by on October 20, 2010
The radio told me that the recession ended in the middle of last year. Well, that may be true on paper, but I still see a lot of my friends struggling. We need music more than ever, and I’m not going to let economic troubles stop me from getting it to you. Starting today, you [...] (read more)
Gone Fishing – October Update
Posted by on October 20, 2010
I realize that I’ve been a bit less active on my website, networks and newsletter this month than y’all are probably used to. Don’t worry a bit about that! Everything is right-on-track… However, I have been on a rather exciting fishing expedition these last few weeks and I’m happy to talk a little about it [...] (read more)
Michael Kornfeld Joins the Team as Manager
Posted by on September 15, 2009
Hell probably shake a finger at me for not running this by him first& But, I want to let everyone know that my good friend Michael Kornfeld has joined my team as Manager. Mike has long been a believer and advocate of me and my music. He is incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and his guidance has been critical to my successes so far. Im very grateful to him for all hes done and look forward… (read more)
First April 2010 European Tour Dates Confirmed
Posted by on August 27, 2009
Im thrilled to announce that the first Iadanza/Halstead tour dates have been confirmed for April of 2010. Our plan is to tour for three weeks in the Netherlands and surrounding regions doing split-bill shows, radio interviews and anything else we can think of to keep the machine moving! CDs have gone out to a majority of the Euro-Americana DJs and weve even started getting some airplay. There are… (read more)
Show Announced ' Cafe Atlantique in Milford CT ' Two solo sets
Posted by on August 24, 2009
Joe will be performing his first solo sets in CT on Sept 12th (8:30-10:30pm) at Cafe Atlantique in Milford. Visit the tour page for details. (read more)
Cheryl Kagan and John McCutcheon Talk “Fair Folk” Unionized House Concerts
Posted by on August 14, 2009
This one is for hosts and musicians alike and I had no idea it was out there! Cheryl Kagan of Folkin Great Music House Concerts, and John McCutcheon present an incredibly valuable and informative interview about unionized house concerts, contributing to artist pension plans and more. Watch the video below, or link to the video is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRuBqH2BRS0 Thanks for listening!… (read more)
Joe’s Going Rogue… Free Album Downloads Are Here!
Posted by on August 4, 2009
Ok. I know what youre thinking& Especially my musician friends& Youre thinking, Joes gone freaking insane  Hes gone all Crazy Eddie on us! Maybe so& But, Ive been taking some lessons from some of the other bands out there and I gotta tell you  I like what theyve got going on. So as of today, everyone who signs up for my mailing list will get a completely free 192kbps drm-free mp3 download… (read more)
August Newsletter: The last stand for “Traveling Salesman” (wink.)
Posted by on August 3, 2009
As I look at my schedule, I wonder how it got so busy. When the summer began I thought it was pretty wide open, but as I sit here typing, I realize that its been a pretty darn busy season after all. So much progress has been made this year thanks to you! Ive been blessed with support from so many wonderful people in the folk community and those connections have set up some exciting shows for the… (read more)
Rootstime.de “Traveling Salesman” Review Finally Translated!
Posted by on August 3, 2009
Well, I think it was worth the wait& Carolins friend translated this Dutch review of Traveling Salesman by Rootstime.de and so, without further delay, here it is: Joe Iadanza: Traveling Salesman From Roslyn, New York, Long Island folk- and rocksinger and Americana-songwriter Joe Iadanza tries to build a succesfull career with songs based on his personal experiences. With a unique sound in mind he… (read more)
Viva La Visa! Pook gets her O-1 Status! Let’s Party!
Posted by on July 28, 2009
Hi folks& Most of you know that Carolin Pook is an insanely talented violinist and is a core component of our live shows and recordings. But, you may not know that she (and Joe Hertenstein too) is a German citizen who came here on a student visa a couple of years back. Well, her student visa is expiring and Im so psyched to tell you all that my Petition to keep her here in the states has been approved.… (read more)
Show Announced – Folkin’ Great Music – Rockville, MD – with Abi Tapia and Chris O’Brien
Posted by on July 27, 2009
Ok. What else can I add here? The title says it all& Oh yeah& WOOO HOOO! I get to play this long-running-super-cool house concert, and I get to play it in the round with Abi and Chris. Spread the word to all of your Rockville, MD area friends :) (read more)
Budgiedome Schedule for Falcon Ridge Announced
Posted by on July 21, 2009
Here it is& Gordon Nash at Budgiedome just announced his late-night showcases to be held after the main stage performances are completed each night at Falcon Ridge. Ill be playing late-late-late on Friday night (early Saturday Morning). Lots of great folks will be playing throughout the weekend too& Check em out. Thursday: Brad Yoder John Elliot Emily Elbert Phil Henry Friday Marc Berube Friday… (read more)
Joe at Budgiedome, AcousticLive! and AcousticMusicScene.com Falcon Ridge Showcases this Week
Posted by on July 20, 2009
Hi folks! Falcon Ridge is coming up quick. The weather is a little wet looking, but Im bringing my mud-gear and am looking forward to a few days of music and mayhem in Hillsdale, NY. If anyone is coming out to the festivities, be sure to stop by and check out one of my off-stage showcases happening at various times over the weekend. Times are below First: 3:00pm Friday at AcousticLive! (at their… (read more)
Joe to Play Two Afternoon Showcases at Huntington Folk Festival
Posted by on July 15, 2009
Hello again! My friends at AcousticMusicScene.com and also at AcousticLive will also have a major presence at the Fourth Annual Huntington Folk Festival that takes place on Saturday, August 1, at Heckscher Park in — you guessed it — Huntington, New York. Peter Rowan headlines the free festival that is presented by the Huntington Arts Council and the Folk Music Society of Huntington as… (read more)
Joe invited to perform for Late Night Song Swaps at Falcon Ridge
Posted by on July 15, 2009
Hi folks& Below is excerpts from an article posted on acousticmusicscene.com. I have been invited to take part in some invitational song swaps after hours at Falcon Ridge this year. The first is listed in the article below as part of the AcousticMusicScene.com/Tribes Hill tent. The original article can be found here. Gordon Nash of Budgiedome is also running some great music and Ill be playing… (read more)
Joe Featured on Fios Channel 1 - MyLiTv.com’s new show
Posted by on July 7, 2009
Waldo Cabrera of mylitv.com has just launched a show on Verizon Fios Channel 1 in the NY area. My Long Island TV features local happenings, events, interviews and entertainement. There first episode - week 1, episode 1 - features lil ol me in a brief interview followed by a performance (the first public performance, actually - so be gentle with me) of a new song titled American Dream. It was… (read more)
Fans Create New Presence on Facebook
Posted by on June 30, 2009
Peter Hammarberg and Chritina DAiro have been supporting the music for quite some time now. Just yesterday, they created a new fan club group on facebook so that they can help build some community and spread the word. Im so thankful to them& Please stop by and check it out! Feel free to join in the conversations there, to share your ideas, post your pix, and to just have fun with the music. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=97941022893&ref=nf… (read more)
July Newsletter - A Regular Day
Posted by on June 29, 2009
It is not easy to come inside on this beautiful sunny day and type, but I realize its been a few weeks since we got to talking here and so I think its time we sit down together :) LOL. That sounded so serious. Youd think I have some big or important news. Alas& Not today. Today was just a regular day. My angel had her first day of camp. She gets to play piano and dance and swim and do all sorts… (read more)
Site Maintenance - New Design Testing
Posted by on June 23, 2009
Hi Folks! Ive been redesigning the website and am making some tweaks here. So, if things look a little funky over the next couple of days, just bear with me. Well have it smoothed out soon enough. (read more)
Photos from 'On Your Radar'
Posted by on June 11, 2009
Check out these pix from our June 9th Show& It was a great night! Thanks so much to John Platt, his co-producer Steve, and everyone who came out. This was our best show so far. Spread the word!!! (read more)
Sunday Breakfast June 7th Archive Available
Posted by on June 9, 2009
Hey folks! If you missed our interview and performance on WFUVs Sunday Breakfast last Sunday, you can find it here: http://main.str3am.com/wfuv-od/9125.asf This will launch the program in your streaming media player. Its an archive of the entire Sunday Breakfast program, hosted by John Platt. Our visit is broadcast during the last hour of the 3 hour program. I dont know if it will be up for long,… (read more)
June Newsletter
Posted by on June 3, 2009
Transitions& So many things are shifting and evolving. Before you know it, everything you counted on as true and solid has morphed into something completely new and unexpected. No matter how much we want to keep things the same, suddenly your daughter wants to wax her eyebrows, you get grey nose hairs, and your wife becomes a hot biker chick who rides off into the rising sun. When I finished Traveling… (read more)
Palette-Swap Ninja!
Posted by on May 29, 2009
Hey folks& My ol college buddy Dan Amrich is the shizzle as senior editor of XBox Magazine. Hes also a pop-music aficionado and a great guitar player. Most folks dont know (ok, now you do) that Dan taught me to play and appreciate the blues when I was still a narrow-minded flash-metal guitar shredder. What I didnt know, until recently, was that he is also 1/2 of the song parody duo called Palette-Swap… (read more)
Sunday Breakfast
Posted by on May 29, 2009
Yesterday, Carolin, Craig, Joe H & I recorded an in-studio interview and performance for WFUVs Sunday Breakfast, with its host John Platt. The interview will be broadcast on Sunday, June 7th at 10am. The taping was great fun and is a wonderful opportunity for us to promote our upcoming show at the Living Room on Tuesday, June 9th (7pm). That June 9th performance is part of John Platts ongoing… (read more)
Joe to Play North Fork Folk Festival June 21st
Posted by on May 11, 2009
Joe has been invited to join in the North Fork Folk Festival, taking place as part of the Matituck Strawberry Festival on June 21st from 12-5pm. Also joining joe will be local folk-favorites Debra Lynne, Lucky 13, Gathering Time and more! Check the tour page for details. (read more)
TONIGHT AT MOLTEN JAVA CANCELLED
Posted by on May 8, 2009
Sorry for the last-minute-ness of this note. Tonights show at Molten Java in Bethel, CT is cancelled. (read more)