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Joe Marcinek Band is an ever-evolving mixture of original compositions and incredible musicians. The music is a blend of jazz and funk with a cerebral emphasis on groove and improvisation. This album is a special treat for any music lover. Joe plays outrageously good solos that show off the experience and natural talent he has on guitar as well as showcasing great vocals. "The perfectly paced jazz-funk tunes pop up in a few spots on Both Sides. First off, there's the title track, which in a fair world would be getting airplay on jazz radio stations throughout the country and would turn Joe into a minor celebrity. Marcinek shows a lot of depth for a player his age--he knows how to get a lot out of a solo. He's got a jazz guy's harmonic smarts, a rock guy's knack for tension and release and a funk player's sense of pocket." Paul Abella - Chicago Jazz Magazine Joe Marcinek Band has performed for former president Bill Clinton's Clinton Global Initiative at the Field Museum in Chicago. The group has featured many prominent guests including Bernie Worrell, Jason Hann (String Cheese Incident / EOTO), Erik "Jesus" Coomes (Lettuce), Jennifer Hartswick and Natalie Cressman (Trey Anastasio Band), Mike Greenfield (Lotus), Borham Lee (Break Science), Steve Molitz (Phil Lesh & Friends / Particle) Joey Porter (The Motet / Juno What), Fareed Haque, Scott Metzger, Nate Werth (Snarky Puppy) Garrett Sayers (The Motet) Allie Kral (Yonder Mountain String Band), Freekbass, Vinnie Amico and Jim Loughlin (moe.) and more! The record borrows elements from a number of popular styles like jazz, rock and jam bands. All forms improvisational but drawn together by great arrangements and just enough technical flash, according to Michael Finney from Speakercone. Album is simply dynamic!

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• â–ºRadio advt / promotional campaign in supporting CMJ/BDS/Mediabase radio markets.
• â–º8-week college radio campaign with (33) BDS & MediaBase reporting stations in place (2nd phase)
• â–º8-16 week college radio campaign on CMJ reporting stations in place (1st phase)
• â–ºRadio campaign via DMDS

Press Quotes

'The perfectly paced jazz-funk tunes pop up in a few spots on Both Sides. First off, there's the title track, which in a fair world would be getting airplay on jazz radio stations throughout the country and would turn Joe into a minor celebrity. Marcinek shows a lot of depth for a player his age--he knows how to get a lot out of a solo. He's got a jazz guy's harmonic smarts, a rock guy's knack for tension and release and a funk player's sense of pocket.'

     —Paul Abella, Chicago Jazz Magazine

'For being a band built primarily on improvisations with guest artists at each event, this studio album is very well put together. Lead guitarist Joe Marcinek is actually the keyboardist in the band Fresh Hops!'

     —Lacy Bursick, Drive In Magazine

'Joe Marcinek wrote all the material on the Joe Marcinek Band's debut, Both Sides, but there's plenty of room in the spotlight for the other five musicians to share with the guitarist!'

     —Terrance Flamm, Illinois Entertainer

'The writing and the performances are top shelf. The audio quality rivals the best that major labels and major artists are releasing. Personal favorites from the CD include opening cut '60 Degrees (In January),' 'Thundersnow,' and title track, 'Both Sides

     —Tom Lounges, The Times of Northwest Indiana