Joel Astley

Music/Art

Artist and Musician

Award-winning singer, songwriter, and harmonica player from Seattle WA

DEBUT ALBUM, SEATTLE TO GREASELAND ON BLUE HEART RECORDS TO BE RELEASED AUGUST 18! Scroll down for the link to preorder! Sales open soon!

Big news!!! This Friday July 21, 2023! 
SINGLE DROP!!! No Brighter Gold comes out on Blue Heart Records, and Pre-sales open for my debut album Seattle To Greaseland! Pre-order link below!
 

Joel is making waves in the Blues world with his great songwriting, smooth strong vocals and scorching harp work. He is also an artist whose works include hand-drawn sketches, watercolors, block prints, album art and even clothing design.

Joel Astley's music has been described as an upbeat blend of sparkling original music, and their favorite deep cuts from the blues, swing, jazz, soul & funk record bins.

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We provide live music and an entertaining show for any occasion! High energy, tight band, great presentation. Expect top musicianship and a great time!

Joel

Joel Astley came to music after many years working as a visual artist. Since forming his first band in 2014, he has been recognized by the Washington Blues Society with multiple Best of the Blues Awards including Best Harmonica (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023), Best Male Vocalist (2019, 2021, 2022), Best Songwriter (2020, 2021, 2023), and Best Performer (2023). He earned his reputation as bandleader while performing with numerous northwest bands, and he is now leading his own award winning band. He performs all over the Pacific Northwest, has appeared on several recordings, and has performed and toured with many national blues artists. His recent recording sessions at Greaseland Studios will be released as a debut album late this summer.

“Joel Astley is a great songwriter.” - Mark Hummel

"[Joel] can sing like Lowell Folsom and play like Cary Bell.” - WBS Bluesletter article February 2018

"Joel is hot on the harp, a very creative songwriter, and man can he sing!” - Leslie Fleury KSER Blues Odyssey DJ 

[Joel has] exceptional vocals and exudes charisma on stage to match his showmanship.” - Bluesletter Cover story, November 2018

“Joel Astley is the Picasso of the Blues.” -Kid Andersen, Greaseland Studios 

“I consider [Joel] a modern day Picasso!” - Harpdog Brown

seattle to greaseland

 

Big news!!! This Friday July 21, 2023! 
SINGLE DROP!!! No Brighter Gold comes out on Blue Heart Records, and Pre-sales open for my debut album Seattle To Greaseland! Pre-order link below!
 

Buy Joel's new CD! Where to buy... Album preorders begin on July 21, 2023

 

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