Since the release of his debut CD Last Hard Road (1997), JOEL CAGE has exhibited a consistency and dedication one could only attribute to 'a true lifer.' An extensive touring/performance schedule of 200+ shows a year, along with Joel's candid one-on-one approach to audience communique´ has yielded an ever-growing fan/friend constituency that spans the country. 'Joel's amazingly dynamic guitar playing, his soaring vocals , and his 'high intensity' energetic performance brought our audience to it's feet screaming for more! Joel Cage's performances - place them in the must see category' -- Cliff Seltzer, Mainstage Coffeehouse, Mt. Kisko, NY

Cage's unorthadox and aggressive, yet sensitive,approach to his guitar styling, vocals and writing, the culmination of years spent performing with rock'n roll bands, including a three year stint, at a very early age, with the internationally renown touring/recording group Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes, has earned him the respect and friendship of fellow New England based colleagues . 'Joel Cage's thoughtful songs are straightforward and sure, with a voice to match, but it ës his brilliantly sharp guitar-work that ignites the tunes.' THE BOSTON GLOBE

Joel's CD releases Last Hard Road and Nobody (1998) have been welcome additions to playlists at radio stations throughout the USA and abroad, including Germany, France, England, Israel, Slovenia, Italy, Guam, Belgium, Finland, and Australia. Joel's version of U2's Where The Streets Have No Name (Nobody) was aired on the internationally syndicated Acoustic Cafe radio program as part of their Best Unsigned Artists in the Country series. 'It's a real gift to be able to turn those mysterious sensations of love into words that don't make people squirm. You've got it. ' Bruce Cameron, 'Come All Ye' Radio 2MCE-FM Australia Radio 'If I was to put together a group of intense singer/songwriters for a seminal concert, Joel Cage would be first on my list!' -- Jeff Thornton, 'Z-93', KZNM, Minnesota

The resume´ continues to expand. Recently, Joel was invited to perform in the Club Passim / Club 47 40th Anniversary Concert, celebrating 40 years of folk music at one of the nation's most prestigious venues. Joel also was featured twice at the infamous Bluebird Cafe in Nashville and received favorable reviews in the widely read Music Row Magazine (Nashville) and Performing Songwriter Magazine's DIY Department, where, of Cage's CD Nobody it was declared that 'folks, this is how it's done.' The release of Joel's third CD, JOEL CAGE LIVE-Windmills Are Coming marks the beginning of what promises to be a very exciting year. With material for three more CDs is complete and awaiting production, Joel continues writing and touring throughout the country. With husky, heart-felt vocals and an aggressive acoustic guitar style reminiscent of Steve Stills, his performances offer more than the standard bill-of-fare of most folk singers, and more musicality and sensitivity than your average rock band. Somewhere in between, with a comprehensive knowledge of both, Joel Cage's performances are both powerfully energetic, and subtly moving. He is evocative, mesmerizing, and totally musical, a showman with miles of experience behind him, and an honesty that is truly engaging.