Lexington Demos a collection of eleven acoustic demos is now available at CDbaby.com. This is a limited edition CD-R of eleven previously unreleased tracks burned, signed, and numbered by Joe Hedges. Get one now before they're gone!
July For Kings Release New Song On Myspace | Wed Mar 19th 2008
I have been selected to participate in a Singer Songwriter conference in Cape May, NJ. I will be mentoring other songwriters and playing the main stage ballroom Saturday night with Laura Warshauer (Island Records) and Jeffery Gaines (Artemis Records).
Spring/Summer Tour Dates Announced | Tue Jan 15th 2008
I will be performing with July For Kings for Ohio dates in Cleveland, Columbus, Greenville, and Cincinnati. See the tour page for details.
Millenium Music Conference | Sat Jan 12th 2008
I have been selected to perform at the 12th annual Millennium Music Conference in Harrisburg, PA.
July For Kings Reunion | Fri Oct 19th 2007
Hedges has announced plans to reunite July For Kings for 2008. They will perform a reunion show at The Mad Frog on December 28th followed by scattered dates in early 2008. July For Kings will return to the studio for a new full length record.
Cincinnati Entertainment Award Nominations | Mon Oct 8th 2007
I have been nominated for two Cincinnati Entertainment Awards, one of the "critical achievement" categories for New Artist of the Year selected by a committee and one for Singer/Songwriter selected by online voting. If you have a couple minutes you can vote for me in the singer/songwriter category here: http://citybeat.com/phpq/fillsurvey.php?sid=20
and stay up with the CEA's here: citybeat.com/cea.
Midpoint Music Conference | Mon Sep 24th 2007
I have been selected to open and close the Midpoint Music Conference in Cincinnati, an annual music event featuring hundreds of bands from all over the world in venues all around town. I will be the first performer at the Fountain Square Kick-off Party 11:30am Wednesday morning. Then we are showcasing full band closing the festival at The Exchange on Main St. late Saturday night at 1:00am.
Cincinnati CityBeat Article | Thu Aug 30th 2007
CityBeat, Cincinnati's premier independent entertainment paper, recently called Curvature "a cross between Sting's atmospheric Jazz/Rock, The Samples' Folk/Jam/Pop vibe and Radiohead's sonic texturalism". Read the whole article here.
Curvature Tee-Shirt | Mon Jul 16th 2007
New black tee-shirt with radiant heart is available now at the joehedges.com store for $15.
Making of "Mitral Valve Prolapse" music video | Mon Jul 9th 2007
The "Making of" is now available in two parts as free podcasts at itunes. Watch director Eric Stewart and I goofing off. Includes special effects, a trip to new york, a Meijer endorsement ruining a drum set and more.
Ink 19 Reviews Curvature | Thu Jun 21st 2007
We got a positively fantastic review from Ink 19. Curvature "brims with bold, creative brush strokes...an album of such depth and beauty that it’s almost impossible to find enough superlatives to do it justice." read the whole thing here.
All The Way Across Music Video | Wed Jun 6th 2007
We have edited together some footage of the Curvature recording sessions into a music video for the song "All The Way Across".
Art For Sale | Tue May 29th 2007
I am selling signed numbered limited edition prints of my art. If you already have an album, buying one of this is a great way to support me! Check it out.
Alternative Addiction Album Review | Wed Apr 25th 2007
alternativeaddiction.com calls Curvature "an impressive display of spiritual expression and musical creativity," most appealing to "fans who truly appreciate imagination." read more.
Curvature Release Tour | Wed Apr 18th 2007
Joe Hedges and bandmates embarked on a spring tour including New York City, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and other major eastern US cities to promote the new album Curvature.
Curvature Available at iTunes and Barnes & Noble Stores | Tue Apr 17th 2007
You can now purchase the debut album Curvature at any Ohio Barnes & Noble Store, on iTunes and here at www.joehedges.com.
Sound The Sirens Magazine Album Review | Mon Apr 16th 2007
Positive reviews of Curvature are beginning to pop up in newspapers, magazines and online. Sound The Sirens Magazine says "Hedges possesses an everyman’s poet type of style…Hedges is getting himself yet one more step closer to indie-rock semi-stardom and respect. This disc is a proving ground for Hedges, and he proves himself in spades"
iTunes Video Podcasts | Mon Apr 9th 2007
The "Mitral Valve Prolapse" music video and the 8 minute promo video are now available as free podcast downloads via iTunes! Do a search for "Joe Hedges" in your iTunes store. If you don't have itunes yet, you can download it for free via apple.com.
Two New Songs from Curvature on Myspace | Tue Mar 27th 2007
Pre-order the debut album Curvature now and receive it before the April 17th release date. Visit the store now!
Welcome to the new www.joehedges.com! | Sun Mar 25th 2007
New features include myspace banners and tools (more navigation choices at bottom of the page), artwork, and individual show pages with setlists, a new industry promotional video, etc. Please leave a message on the boards or a comment on the blog so we know you stopped by!
Youtube.com Top 5 Most Viewed Musician! | Fri Feb 16th 2007
I love the internet. In little more than 24 hours the "Mitral Valve Prolapse" music video received thousands of plays (and counting), making joehedgesmusic the fifth most viewed musician profile on youtube.com today! Thanks for all the positive feedback, enthusiasm, and of course for sharing this video!
"Mitral Valve Prolapse" Music Video Internet Release | Wed Feb 14th 2007
The new music video, directed by Eric D. Stewart, can now be seen on youtube.com. Watch it now, then please take two seconds and share this video with friend!
Music Video Red Carpet Premier | Wed Dec 6th 2006
From the press release: A premier screening of Joe Hedges’ music video for the single "Mitral Valve Prolapse" will be held at Clique Lounge in Covington, KY at 6 W. Pike St. Friday December 29th. Admission is $5 and the event begins at 9:30 p.m. with the video and behind the scenes screening. Hedges will also join bandmates in performing an acoustic set, followed by a meet and greet with light hors d’œuvres and a live DJ. First 100 in attendance will receive a free poster. Directed by filmmaker Eric D. Stewart, the conceptual video includes over ten locations in several states, showcasing Hedges' visual art and Stewart’s innovative storytelling. Stewart, whose credits include national projects such as MTV's Made, is a Middletown, Ohio native.
Winner of Cincinnati Choice Award | Mon Nov 27th 2006
Thanks to over 30,000 of your votes, I am the proud winner of Q102's I Love Cincinnati Choice Award for best singer of a local band. I did an on-air interview during Jeff & Jenn's morning show last week. Thanks again for making this happen!
"Wake Up" Climbs to #7 | Tue Nov 21st 2006
"Wake Up" has climbed to #7 on the AlternativeAddiction.com Top 20 Singles charts. Let's keep this going! Please visit
the charts and vote! You can vote as many times as you like.
#1 in Cincinnati's Q102 Best Singer Poll | Fri Nov 10th 2006
I am currently #1 in a best local singer poll on Q102's website! Thanks for the all the support! I was nominated by a listener calling in during Jeff & Jenn's morning show. To vote visit wkrq.com and click on Jeff & Jenn's "I love Cincinnati". Q102 is one of Cincinnati's premier stations. Go ahead and Vote now!
"White Bird" released on Myspace | Mon Nov 6th 2006
"White Bird" can now be heard on my myspace page. It features programming by Blumpy, keys by yours truly, and layered cellos and background vocals by T Miller.
Alternative Addiction Top 20 Singles | Sun Nov 5th 2006
"Wake Up" has entered the AlternativeAddiction.com Top 20
Singles charts at #10. Please visit
the charts and vote! You can vote as many times as you like.
Myspace.com Top Artist! | Tue Oct 31st 2006
The success of "Wake Up" has landed me in the Myspace top 100 unsigned artists! I am listed in the experimental genre. "Wake Up" has received over 7,000 plays in less than two weeks. Thanks for all the spins! To help out, please visit the Myspace page and listen.
Wake Up | Thu Oct 19th 2006
The song "Wake Up" can now be heard on my myspace
page. This is the first song from my new record Curvature, tentatively scheduled for release February 2007. The album features eleven songs and is produced by friend and acclaimed L.A. producer/programmer/engineer Blumpy.
Apple.com Article | Wed Apr 12th 2006
Apple.com sheds some light on Blumpy''s recording process in the studio. From Apple.com: Asked to describe Hedges’s sound...''I guess I’d call it ethereal rock,'' he finally says. ''It has a very emotional element to it, but it’s not emo-rock. He’s not writing pop songs. It’s diverse and different, with songs that have unusual chord structures and melodies.Read the article.
Joe Hedges Recording with Blumpy | Sun Mar 12th 2006
Joe Hedges has teamed up with acclaimed L.A. producer Blumpy (Vast, Marilyn Manson, Filter) to record his debut album, slated for release sometime 2007. Hedges and Blumpy first collaborated on Hedges' July For Kings album SWIM for MCA Records.
Wed Jul 23rd 2008 // Phoenix, AZ The Rhythm Room view details
Sun Jul 27th 2008 // Los Angeles, CA The Mint view details
Fri Aug 1st 2008 // Monroe, OH Froggy Blues view details
Sat Aug 2nd 2008 // Columbus, OH The Lodge Bar view details
Fri Aug 8th 2008 // Lakewood, OH HiFi view details
Fri Aug 15th 2008 // Cincinnati, OH The Mad Frog view details
Fri Sep 12th 2008 // New York, NY Googie's Lounge (Upstairs at The Living Room) view details
