Joel Astley

Joel Astley broke into the Northwest Blues scene in 2014 and quickly became a local favorite, garnering accolades as a bandleader while performing with numerous Northwest bands. He is now leading his own award-winning band and has been recognized by the Washington Blues Society with 26 “Best of the Blues” Awards. Joel 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 are NOW AVAILABLE to purchase and stream on all platforms.

“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