Joy rachelle

Joy received her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance at Crown College in Minnesota. In recognition of her work as a community leader and musician, she was named one of "2017's People to Watch" by Pulse Magazine, and was listed as one of The Worcester Business Journal's 2017 "40 under 40" recipients.

After graduating college, Joy returned to her home state of MA, starting the pop/folk/rock band, “Bright, the Morning,” in 2010 (with bassist Eric L’Esperance of Worcester’s local band “The Promise is Hope”). “Bright, the Morning” released its first EP album in June 2011, performing at venues throughout Boston and Greater Worcester, including The Palladium, Tammany Hall, The Sinclair, and Boston House of Blues. Joy is most known for her online presence, with over 200,000 YouTube views, and has been featured in several ukulele websites, including “Humble Baritonics,” and “Uke can Play!” She has performed alongside several local favorites in Central Massachusetts, including Cara Brindisi and Sam James.

Joy currently performs throughout Greater Worcester as a solo artist, particularly in the Canal District, including regular performances at BirchTree Bread Company and Lock 50. She has performed at several local festivals and events, including the Worcester Wine Festival, as well as with the Women of Worcester Productions and the Old Sturbridge Village Singers.