Joel Willson

I’m at Z’otz in New Orleans.       Have you been?  It’s kind of like your college roommate who is double majoring in fashion and fine art dropped out and started a coffee shop.  And, the year was 1997.     I was staring confused at dismembered mannequin legs on the floor when it […]

Last night I was privileged to hear the Iguanas perform.  They were raucous with tight grooves and the audience was dancing.   It was also cool because I got to thank them for raising money in Baton Rouge last week.  The flooding messed us up pretty bad, and their show at the Dyson House Listening […]

  I wrote this song during the Great Flood of 2016.  Many friends and family members lost everything.   What I saw was a community stand together victorious in the midst of tragedy.  I was proud to live in Southern Louisiana.    There is a special joy that comes with rebuilding/remodeling.       A […]

  This is going to be a really special show.  The Parlor is a new listening room in Baton Rouge.  It has a really cool vibe, and I’ve been looking forward to playing there for a few months. Live music is always one of my favorite ways to celebrate holidays.  Here are 3 reasons I […]

  This is going to be amaaaaaazing.  Can’t wait!

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