Joe Kaplow at The Woodshop ~ early show
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"Before I started my career I had a choice: to take over my parent's thoroughbred farm in New Jersey or pursue music full time in California and relinquish the farm to sale. I still wonder what life would have looked like had I stayed, but who can resist the gold rush? Besides, I plan to get back there one day on another farm with some other red barn.
My music comes from life’s moments -- smelling 4 acres of freshly cut grass, watching the steam from a horse's breath in the early morning, finally holding the neck of my guitar after holding bridles and worn wooden handles all day. 4000 acres of freshly burnt wildfire, watching the steam from the Pacific Ocean's breath in the early morning, finally holding the neck of my guitar after clutching the worn steering wheel of the tour van all day.
Now my reality is in Bonny Doon, CA, where mountains meet the sea. I am in my recording studio, aptly named Hippie Cowboy, every day. Slow and steady; keep it fun, stay engaged. All for the moment when the song finally sounds right. My dad passed away a couple years ago -- his bullwhip is on the wall, his Harley is in the driveway. He visits me in dreams, and oh, the moment I wake up! Sometimes I write for him. Sometimes for my mom, who I hope will move out to California soon. Maybe she could volunteer at an equestrian center...
A person is made from their moments, like their music is made. I know this is a bio but I shouldn't have to say much. Listen to the record. If I've done my job well, you will know me by the end."
(And come see his live show!)
A night not to be missed at the best sounding little music venue in Chattanooga!
WHERE: 5500 SAINT ELMO AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37409
WHEN: FRIDAY September 9th, 2026
WHAT TIME: Doors 5PM. Show 6PM
Come early for Dinner & Drink Specials at The Woodshop Listening Room
My music comes from life’s moments -- smelling 4 acres of freshly cut grass, watching the steam from a horse's breath in the early morning, finally holding the neck of my guitar after holding bridles and worn wooden handles all day. 4000 acres of freshly burnt wildfire, watching the steam from the Pacific Ocean's breath in the early morning, finally holding the neck of my guitar after clutching the worn steering wheel of the tour van all day.
Now my reality is in Bonny Doon, CA, where mountains meet the sea. I am in my recording studio, aptly named Hippie Cowboy, every day. Slow and steady; keep it fun, stay engaged. All for the moment when the song finally sounds right. My dad passed away a couple years ago -- his bullwhip is on the wall, his Harley is in the driveway. He visits me in dreams, and oh, the moment I wake up! Sometimes I write for him. Sometimes for my mom, who I hope will move out to California soon. Maybe she could volunteer at an equestrian center...
A person is made from their moments, like their music is made. I know this is a bio but I shouldn't have to say much. Listen to the record. If I've done my job well, you will know me by the end."
(And come see his live show!)
A night not to be missed at the best sounding little music venue in Chattanooga!
WHERE: 5500 SAINT ELMO AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37409
WHEN: FRIDAY September 9th, 2026
WHAT TIME: Doors 5PM. Show 6PM
Come early for Dinner & Drink Specials at The Woodshop Listening Room
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5500 St Elmo Ave, Chattanooga, TN, United States, Tennessee 37409
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