Joe Hertler
Joe Hertler may be just another college student at Central Michigan University, tucked away in the middle of the mitten that is the Great Lakes State.
However, Joe's music is some of the most well written, heartfelt singer/songwriter tunes I've heard in a long time. His debut LP "Hard Times", recorded entirely in his bedroom studio at CMU, can be downloaded for free via the link on his myspace page, or by going to www.joehertler.com
As far as Hertler's music goes, it's not unlike anything you've heard before: simple arrangements, mostly acoustic instrumentation, a familiar voice and songs about places, love, loss and friends.
At the center of Hertler's songs is his voice: gentle, familiar and, at times, aching. It often brings to mind the voice of popular singer-songwriter Damien Rice.
Though Hertler may not have the range Rice has, his voice still has a very calming, familiar quality to it that is quite pleasant to listen to.
One of the album's strongest tracks is, "He Was Crushed," a simple, slightly sad and rather beautiful song that benefits greatly from the album's very basic production. Softly picked acoustic guitar, Hertler's voice and some perfectly placed harmonica swells prove to be rather affecting, though they may not seem like much on paper." - Ben Weissenborn - CM Life Newspaper
Currently booking weekend shows around the Midwest + a summer tour is in the works.
Contact Corey Densmore for booking.
MEDIA
"Dreamer"
"Painting Chicago"
Hi-Res Press Photo
TOUR DATES
Fri - 4.30.10 - Gentle Friday - Warriner Mall - Central Michigan University - Mt. Pleasant, MI
3pm w/ many other acts and activities. FREE for anyone.
Fri - 5.7.10 - Mac's Bar - Lansing, MI
7pm w/ Matt Pond PA - All Ages - $12-$14
Fri - 5.21.10 - Midwest Fest 2010 - Grand Rapids, MI
6pm w/ Tim Monger + Camarie (Vertigo Records Stage) - All Ages - $10 for a nightly ticket, $25 for a weekend pass
Fri - 6.4.10 - The Vernors Room - Pontiac, MI(part of the Crofoot)
10pm w/ Jeff Pianki - 21+ - FREE
Sun - 7.18.10 - Uncommon Ground - Chicago, IL
7pm w/ Jeff Pianki + JT Royster - All Ages