Joe Wiese, Writer‘s Nights
by Holly Marie Tong

Obviously stated, Nashville is a city of aspiring singer/songwriters who are appreciative of musical support and appreciative of receiving opportunities to showcase their material. While self-promotion is understandably an important part of any rising talent’s daily tasks, there are some very honorable mentions in our large talent pool that make a constant effort to work for, encourage and promote others as well. Such an effort that they not only constantly promote others but their desire to go above and beyond in doing so always stands out and shines. As a result they deserve recognition for their true and conscious efforts for not only their own career, but for the well being and prospering of others. Singer/songwriter Joe Wiese is a prime example of just that and more.
Originally from Kansas City, Missouri Joe was raised on a farm and grew up listening to traditional country music while riding around in his dad’s old pickup truck. He cannot recall a time in his life in which music wasn’t a part of it and his interests only continued to grow as time went on. Joe began writing and during his college days he was introduced to several rock and alternative bands. This introduction influenced and helped create Joe’s country, with a modern/rock melodic vibe that would stay with listeners and be the sound he would take to Music City with him. However, it wasn’t until 2000 that he made the big move to Nashville in pursuit of his musical goals. Interestingly, he can recall the 1st time he played live on stage on Broadway and remembers it as such an auxilirating experience that he will never forget. From then on he continued to perform wherever he could and continues to entertain in various venues around town today. Joe describes his songs by saying, “they tell stories of life, straight from the heart.”
Alongside performing, Joe has also began to partake in artist management/consulting and quotes that he has a goal of helping others that share the same dream. He wants to help open doors, and create opportunity so that others may share his experiences while he himself will be reliving the excitement with them as they pursue their passion. With an eye for recognizing talent and the drive to be successful, Joe clearly desires to assist others in taking the next step with their careers. Joe’s Nashville journey has been one of hard work, entertaining others, while inspiring and encouraging his other fellow singer/songwriters. He has not only worked in the entertainment/music industry for the last 10 years, he has hosted writer’s nights at various venues and it had been suggested that he start his own….which brings me to my next very important point:
Wednesday, November 10th was the official kick off for the Red Rooster Writer’s Nights that will consistently be hosted by Joe every Wednesday from 8pm-12am. These talent-filled, Harlow Salon sponsored evenings will feature a group of Nashville’s finest songwriters delivering their original music. The Red Rooster is a live music venue bringing forth a diverse variety of music and entertainment for their guests. They also offer an impressive selection of good eats so that guests may kick back and enjoy the atmosphere to the fulllest. Joe’s writer’s nights always prove to draw a large crowd as he books some of Nashville’s most notable talents. Some acts that have played at Joe’s Writer’s Nights in the past have included country duo Parish County, Shawn Mayer (Nashville Star Finalist), O’Shea (Can You Duet Finalist) and Brian Desveaux (Nine Days).
There you have it! Be sure to mark your calendars and bring a friend…you’ll be glad you did! (Red Rooster is located at 1530 Demonbreun Street in Nashville).
For news/info on writer’s nights, you can follow Joe on Twitter: www.twitter.com/thejwmusic or you can join his page on Facebook.