If you pre-order the CD this week you will not only receive the CD, the access to the downloads, but $40 is special bonuses when we ship the CD.

Do it now…please!

Pre-Order Autographed CD + Download access to 3 songs before the CD is released

You will be the first to receive the new album with a personalized note of love and affection from Joia. You will receive download access to 3 of the songs right when they are done before the CD even goes to press. Not only will you get access to the music first, you can have the satisfaction of being part of the cool/in crowd by being ahead of the curve.

Donation: $15

Note: All donations of $15 or greater include an autographed copy of the CD

Below is a little peek into what it looks like to record in the studio…with the help of lots of friends.

In other studio news I might of had a good idea today and I did a good job in getting more ice cream.

Here is what the first few days looked like as the guys got most of the music tracks done. (more video later today of Joia singing)

Well, it is finally here…the week in which we, as musicians, enter a quiet and dark room for a week straight, hoping that music is made, magic happens and all ideas go noticed.  Currently, I am sitting in said dark, quiet room (hereforth named “studio”) with a dog at my feet (named Chewy), lava lamps galore (one is an actual Yellow Submarine edition), and a stuffed aardvark staring at me incessantly.

With Captain Dan Bozek at the helm of this project, we began the journey of a lifetime….if you knew Dan, you’d know why  (smooches Dan!!)  Yesterday, we successfully tracked drums and it sounds awesome.  Pete Wilson, the radiant drummer who bears a striking resemblance to Ben Affleck AND who spent a summer as the drummer for Warrant.  (think “Cherry Pie”)  Last night was a late night trip to Pittsburgh to get both my iPhone and Macbook to like me again.  The trip was successful and Indian food was then had by all.

Today, we hit it hard with guitars and the musical prowess of Mr. Mike Ofca.  All things are going well and I am prepared to list the songs…just to get your imagination.

Track List:

Amazing (also called Amazing Crazy Cryin’ Crazy in loving memory of a SNL skit about Aerosmith)

Christ Reigns (2009 National Catholic Youth Conference theme song)

Love Me

Your Love

Lullaby (a soothing song for my kids…and all kids, really)

Hazy Shade of Winter (yes, the rendition made famous by The Bangles but written by Simon & Garfunkel)

Hope you are as excited as we are!  Stay tuned for more updates, photos and videos!!

Keep your eyes here for updates, audios, and videos starting on Monday.

Here is how you can help it happen (and this will make you laugh!)

Please keep Joia in your prayers during this process.