Recording Artist * Singer * Songwriter * Multi-Instrumentalist
“My passion is playing and writing music, anytime anywhere, especially live and with great musician’s. There’s nothing like the energy, joy and connection music can bring. It’s a God gift ... slipped through the cracks of heaven.” - Joe Turley
Joe is an accomplished singer, entertainer/multi-instrumentalist
(He plays Keyboards, Sax, Harmonica & Guitar). A recording artist and songwriter, he has released two award winning albums with a third to be released in 2024.
He’s toured in the bands of … Dolly Parton, Leon Russell & Edgar Winter, Waylon Jennings, Willie & Waylon Shows, Sweethearts of the Rodeo, Dr. Hook (Ray Sawyer), Margo Smith, The Shirelles, Shelly West, Bobby Bare, Vassar Clements and many others.
Joe performances include … Austin City Limits, The Blue Note ,
B B King's, Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Club in Nashville.
bandleader of Ivory Joe & the Midnight Howlers over 20 years, Joe is immersed in new projects, writing songs, recording, foot drumming
and developing the Joe Turley Trio.
"Joe's time and feel are Impeccable!"
- KEYBOARD MAGAZINE
" Joe is Extreme Talent. He can do anything, Swing, Rock, Blues, Jazz or Country. I don't think there is anything
this musician, singer, songwriter can't do
- Bert Gagnon, Songwriter's Network
"Absolutely Fantastic!"
- Kathleen Wyman,
TENNESSEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
" The only thing wrong with Joe Turley's new album is that not everyone has it! The songwriting, vocals, musicianship, arranging everything is just the best I've heard in years!
It's very tight and I love it over & over again."
- Patty Yagtu, Rock Solid Pressure
" ... extremely FUN !!!
No one wanted the party to end! "
-Stacie Chriskie, AFLAC
" I wouldn’t think of hiring anyone but Joe Turley to provide the ambiance for my company’s annual celebration and awards banquet. Joe is not just a talented musician – he is professional, reliable, caring, and a delight to work with. "
- Katie Rawls President and CEO Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence
" the best we have encountered ... spectacular talents and all fun "
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