Joe Worrel

Who is Joe Worrel?
That is a question that can be answered but it might take a few minutes of your time. Joe was born into a musical family in Missouri, where his Mom and Dad made the rounds pickin’at backyard picnics, hog roasts and barn dances. Joe learned to play the bass guitar and sing harmony by age 7 and was hooked. At 15, Joe joined the Matt and Robyn Rolf show, touring over 250 dates a year. Matt and Robyn where featured at such notable venues like the Grand Ole Opry, Ernest Tubb’s Midnight Jamboree radio show, Louisiana Hayride, Jamboree USA radio show and Johhny Highs country music review. After this great experience, Joe spread his wings literally and joined the Air Force for his tour of duty. A decorated Veteran, Joe served Uncle Sam during Desert Shield/Storm in support of our freedom. Still always active in the music scene Joe started a band, which toured regional markets for several years. Joe has been a back up singer and bass player for many great artists as well as an accomplished session player. Joe soon decided fronting a band and songwriting was his calling and after a few years touring nationally as a solo acoustic artist, he moved to Atlanta Georgia to cut his teeth on bluegrass music, touring many of the finest festivals in the region. Joe packed up his guitar and left the mountains of Georgia for high rise city life of Chicago. Once there, Joe rediscovered his love for bass playing, touring with some great blues and rock artists. Joe began work on his CD, “Take me with you”. It was release on I-tunes late in 2006 and Joe soon formed The Last Free Exit Band, a group of talented musicians. He then bought his first tour bus and hit the road with a vengeance, touring over 1000 dates and hasn’t looked back. Joe’s live show, which is full of energy and variety, Don't miss a chance to see Joe with his band or one of his solo acoustic shows or with Fistful of Nickels and Dos Partytos his duo projects!!!.