240 - Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake, Trans Siberian Orchestra, Night Ranger)

240 - Joel Hoekstra

In episode 240 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Joel Hoekstra, in their conversation Joel describes living in New York City and growing up in the suburbs of Chicago with his parents who were both classical musicians and Joel tells us why he didn’t pursue piano. Joel describes the impact of seeing AC/DC on MTV as a kid which slowed his sports interests. Joel describes his gear starting on his stepmom’s guitar and he discusses his guitars from then on… and how he got the collecting bug and he discusses his custom Gibson’s and Jackson’s and the guitars he uses for each of his gigs. Joel tells us about his first bands through his gigs with Trans Siberian Orchestra, Whitesnake, Night Ranger, Jim Peterik, Cher… as well as his time spent as a pit guitarist for Broadway shows like Rock of Ages and Love Janis. Joel talks about using in-ear monitors and hearing loss and Joel talks about his time at GIT in Hollywood and working at Cherokee Studios. Joel discusses his new album “From the Fade” and the personal on the album and the chances for a tour and he describes the other projects he’s working on: Revolution Saints, Hoekstra Gives, teaching remote lessons, Broadway’s Rock of Ages band and Iconic (which includes a lot of his former Whitesnake bandmates as well as time spent producing other artists. Finally Joel tells us about what he does when he’s not playing guitar… his kids, and anything to escape music and plans to go to NAMM next week.

To find out more about Joel you can go to his website: joelhoekstra.com

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