Joey Hendrickson Etc.

'Everybody' Ingrid Michaelson cover

2010-03-14T11:38:00.004-04:00

Joey Hendrickson entered the Ingrid Michaelson 'Everybody' contest!
Check out Joey's version here and
increase his chances of winning by
sharing the link with all your friends!


"Everybody" Ingrid Michaelson 

We have fallen down again tonight,
In this world it's hard to get it right.
Trying to make your heart fit like a glove,
What you need is love, love, love.


Everybody, everybody wants to love,
Everybody, everybody wants to be loved.
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh

Happy is the heart that still feels pain,
Darkness drains and light will come again.
Swing open up your chest and let it in,
Just let the love, love, love begin.

Everybody, everybody wants to love, 
Everybody, everybody wants to be loved. 
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh 


Everybody everyone knows the love
Everybody everybody holds the love,
Everybody everybody folds for love.
Everybody everybody feels the love,
Everybody everybody steals the love,
Everybody everybody heals with love.

Everybody, everybody wants to love, 
Everybody, everybody wants to be loved. 
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh


Joey Hendrickson cover

Victorian's Midnight Cafe hosts first 'Columbus Mayhem Artist Collective' event!

2010-02-21T17:50:00.001-05:00

Tomorrow, Monday February 22nd, from 7pm till 11pm, join in on the fun of listening to a gaggle of talented artists and spending quality time with friends inside during the middle of a less than desirable weather month!

Come down to Victorian's Music Cafe (located on 251 West 5th Avenue in Columbus) and be entertained by independent artists Joey Hendrickson, Heather Evans, Gabe Kralik, Grace Dermott, Marcuc Crothers, Richard Jordan, Joshua Hipsher, Hanif Abdurraqib, Larry Doyle, Emily Fancher, Luke Kaholr, Brian French, and Danny Martin!

Specific artist schedule here

Detailed Vic's (yum!) menu here

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Pre-order Joey's album 'Reckless Romances' here

(schedule recording time in "Tic Tac Joe Studio" here)

Read Columbus writer Hanif Adburraq's 'Reckless Romances' album review here

Read Jeff Meyers Jr.'s 'Reckless Romances' album review here

Columbus Mayhem Artist Collective Information

2010-02-21T17:40:00.009-05:00

"Columbus Mayhem" will consist of musicians, poets, and artists who are looking for opportunities to perform and share their art. By joining this collective, you'll receive invites to perform and attend performances by the collective!

"Columbus Mayhem" will soon be registered as a 501 (c)3 not-for-profit arts collective of musicians, poets, and artists that resound around the Columbus, Ohio metro area. We gather in various venues, coffee shops, and bars in Columbus to showcase our art and exemplify community-oriented collaboration.

You can join this collective on facebook at:

www.columbusmayhem.com

To be apart of the leadership of this collective, email:

columbusmayhem@hotmail.com

To post mp3 files of your music to the collective website or to download widgets to your facebook page:

reverbnation.com/label/columbusmayhem

Now available: "Reckless Romances" album pre-order!!!

2009-12-26T20:08:00.012-05:00

PRE-ORDER the record here

(and score on a slice of recording time in Joe's home-built studio, "Tic Tac Joe Studio" if you're a musician yourself!)

**Make sure to read the rave review of the album here
by Columbus' own Hanif Abdurraq

Happy winter and happy listening c:
[credit: jimmie hendrickson; photograph of joey hendrickson]

Live Video Streams Tomorrow Night: Travonna (1195 N. High Street)

2009-10-25T23:20:00.015-04:00

Joey Hendrickson streams live video feed tomorrow night at
Travonna's Monday Mocha Madness show!

Catch talented artists such as Gabe Kralik, Danny Martin, and more from 7 - 10PM

.. grab a cup (or several - who are we kidding; it's cold out there!) of coffee to warm up your lips and grab an earful of music to warm up your heart. Head over to 1195 North High Street and ditch your Monday blues at the door! (To reward those who come out and support the arts, Travonna will give you a mocha latte for
$3 the whole night long
in addition to free black coffee refills!)

*original photo credit: Mandy Sibeveih: (Sibography)

a grand evening at Travonna

2009-10-03T09:59:00.006-04:00

tonight at the grand opening of Travonna,

a polished coffee house complete with
hardwood floors and sofas to warm up on,
fish tanks & latte filled beer mugs to look after,

treat yourself to
Joey Hendrickson's performance
from eight - ten pm and get a sneak listen of his record sounds like
and pick up a free single!

check out Travonna's twitter for promotional deals and half priced brews before you head on over tonight to 1195 N. High Street for a festive, memorable Saturday evening!

Monday Mocha Mayhem: September 14th, 6-8PM!

2009-09-13T21:48:00.000-04:00

the super fan

2009-08-09T12:21:00.003-04:00

Joey's ReverbNation
Joey's Facebook Fan Page (and regular page, too :] )
Joey's on YouTube!
Joey's Myspace

tonight: grab yourself a dose of monday mocha mayhem!

2009-07-06T03:16:00.008-04:00

Join in for a Monday evening of Mocha Mayhem!
From 6 - 9 PM,
indulge yourself in a little craziness dealt out by Columbus locals
Joey Hendrickson and Nate King.
Bring along a friend to dip into their delicious music and
drink down mocha after mocha - afterall,
they're selling themselves for 25% off their regular price!
Mmm ..

2009-05-31T14:20:00.001-04:00

the birthday boy!

2009-05-22T23:08:00.002-04:00

Though Joey's birthday may be tonight,
there's still lots of time left to celebrate ..
Join him (and lots of other great talent!) this MONDAY for his bash
May 25th, from 8 -11PM with confirmed musicians as followed:

Joey Hendrickson and Nate King
Danny Martin
Paul Talbot
Sam Corlett (Karate Coyote)
Dave Fladung
Phillip and Melissa Fox, Nate and Whitney Lundquist
Jeff Meyers Jr.
Richard Jordan

Go out, grab a slice of cake, and get listening to great songs

twenty!

2009-05-20T21:25:00.003-04:00

FRIENDS:

YOU ARE INVITED to

Victorian's Midnight Cafe on Memorial Evening

251 W Fifth Ave (Corner of Fifth Ave and Neil)

on May 25th
for an eclectic night of music and celebration. From 8-11pm, you will experience a buffet of Columbus musical talent, featuring 8-10 different musicians of all genres! (Lineup to be posted, asap!)

There will be cake!! Victorian's has coffee/bar for those of you who've long since celebrate your 20th .. There will be happiness, joy, and laughter!

I don't often do parties much anymore, so this is me going out on a limb :) This may be the only party I throw all year, actually haha, so as they say "get it while it's hot."

Call me with any questions- parking is on the nearby streets and the venue owner said that the school lot across the street is also legit. Hope to see many of you there!

-Joey

Hush, Hush

2009-05-16T11:34:00.003-04:00

Newest of the new songs! Live on May 8, at the Orchard Clubhouse with Danny Martin and Phil Fox.

The night of music was different than other shows- an unplugged approach before a silent audience created an atmosphere that allowed musics to sit within the palm of the listener's hands.

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--

Hush, Hush

" hush, hush, babe
you don't know what you're saying
stay quiet
before you scare away our love

you spoke your words
in a dialect i've never heard
your language changed
and i couldn't keep your meaning straight

tears in your eyes
they try, to explain
i know you have a lot to say
but i can't let you annunciate

hush, hush, babe
you don't know what you're saying
stay quiet
for' you scare away our love

hush hush, you know
i'll love you till the sun grows cold
but there's no warmth
to ignite the fire in your soul

tears in your eyes
they try
to keep controlled
i know you've got
so much to hold
but sometimes
you've gotta let it go

hush, hush babe you don't know
what you're sayin .. "

sweeten up your afternoon

2009-05-16T10:49:00.005-04:00

Sip a cup of tea,
iced or hot
and listen to rimshots
from Nate King and
vocal stylings
from Joey Hendrickson, smiling
at 55 S. High Street
where you can take a front row seat
at 4 - 6 in the afternoon
and leave with their best swoon
because surely, their tunes will be
the best you've heard -
guaranteed!

rescheduled!

2009-05-09T19:43:00.005-04:00

Joe and Nate's show at Cuppy's Coffee,
(originally scheduled for May 9th,)
has been rescheduled to take place on
MAY 15TH FROM 7PM - 9PM
at Cuppy's Coffee!
*Their May 30th show at Cuppy's remains on the 30th*

cuppy for you:

2009-05-05T16:08:00.004-04:00

Just when you thought nothing could be better than spending time
curled up at Cuppy's Coffee,
you find out that duo Joey Hendrickson and percussionist Nate King
will be creating sweet, sweet tunes
on May 9th and May 30th
(from 7 -9 PM)
.. and they want you to join them.

*Stop in to Cuppy's then for a free evening of musical memory.

Joey Hendrickson + Nate King = Live Music

2009-05-01T23:12:00.002-04:00

.. Beloved friends and cherished acquaintances, you are hereby invited to a relaxed evening of live music at TehKu Tea Shop:

Saturday, May 2nd
4PM - 6PM
55 S. High Street
Dublin, OH

If you haven't yet searched Historic Dublin's cultural nooks and discovered TehKu Tea Company, you're missing out on central Columbus' most community-oriented cafe. TehKu is much more than you're average caffeine stop or tea spot. TehKu Tea Company delivers a full-fledged organic experience, featuring natural products imported from around the world, fresh, non-processed munchies made from original recipes, and a wide selection of premium quality loose-leaf teas that will make your momma proud.

** Bring your taste buds and leave your ear buds at home. Nate and I have been working on a eclectic blend of jazz/pop complete with djembe drum tones to accent the global aroma of TehKu Tea. Bring some hommies, kick back, relax, and sample the organic flavors of tea and original music ..

Peek at TehKu's menu before you arrive - but once your tongue is stimulated, tease your ears before coming down to TehKu at 4PM for an epic music experience.

spring time feva'

2009-04-13T10:52:00.006-04:00

Have a little extra bounce in your step now that spring is here?
Want a little boost to get through to summer?
Setting your sites on Joey Hendrickson is just what you need!
Whether you want to go old school [visit the myspace music page]
or load up on tunes [visit the virb site or purevolume page],
he's got it all!

Wish you could match a face to the captivating songs?
Watch Joey blow your mind over on YouTube by clicking 'The Hendrickson Files' at the bottom of this page or by following this link. Finding your lips moving along with his? (And whose don't?) Get lyrics to his songs either here or on his Facebook page to sing along!

Fill yourself up on even more eye candy by addding him
as a friend on Facebook to see him play songs
in a more intimate setting
and to toss around conversations
filled with common interests!

If you're still craving a bit more 'oompf', don't fear - there's more!
Peak at Jeff Hendrickson's creative design
for an upcoming album of Joey's.
Become a fan of his over at ReverbNation and join the Street Team
to reap in all the benefits, such as fan exclusive sneaks to songs
and invitations to interact on secret missions!

Hop on over to any of the links to
get your Joey Hendrickson experience rolling!

I love you, New York

2009-04-08T09:29:00.006-04:00

Wednesday, April 08, 2009

New York City.

Currently
For Emma, Forever Ago
By Bon Iver
see related

This may not be the most popular way to start off a xanga blog, but social-standing aside, I need to spend an honest moment on a blank page, rambling, and not worry about erase marks muddying up my thoughts. That being said, this is risky business. In a world where "the more you fake, the more you make," it seems as if this honest moment may leave me with nothing more than a cold night's sleep. This is risky. What the hell.

I went to New York to get away for 8 days. It worked. I was several miles away. But getting away from my head, and my thoughts, the depression, was no possibility. And I knew that. I knew I was in a war, so like any warring force, foreign territory looked like a real good battle ground to thrash on for a while. No voices to tell me otherwise, no routine to get in the way. Just me and the clearing of my head ..

I'm not going to pretend as if I went to New York alone, and was some cool guy that just bummed on the streets, and slept on park benches or something. I had friends there who willingly took me in. But they had their agenda, which allowed me to stay focused and purposeful with thought .. to hammer out the details, and leave them far behind. I left the details of my old, rickety train of thought in the New York subway stations, and came home with a world of perspective that travels beyond the cultural adversity of city life, or the vastness of brick and mortar. I believe I've stepped away from an antique mind and moved into something more suitable for me. Something less elegant and more tacky, and fluffy than the cold, embroidered sofa that was valuably relic, but rather a modern piece of mind without a price tag, and a piece of mind without fragments sticking out from it, ready to cut someone who may try to defy it. Coming home, I realized I may have found an open sense of Me. I think I came across who Joe Hendrickson is and has wanted to be for so long, and I think these past months of waring have been all about letting that finally come out.

I'm the type of guy who has to get things right, not be right per say, but has to figure things out eventually. I won't settle for a sort-of understanding, I want to come to terms with what makes sense for me and why. I think at times my animosity for the glories fading truth can be a shield and a curse all at once. Thus, a battle is more than a struggle won or a struggle lost, because casualties are always at stake. In dull terms, all of this emotional and mental waring started and ended as a progression. Something has to die to bring something else to life. It's a trade that's not always equal, but yields results: Death for Freedom, Uncertainty for Clarity, Old for New. I believe, often, that if humans were to just man up and fight boldly for truth, our sanity may still be kept while in battle. If we maned up to the trades involved in finding life, we may not be such reckless, lonely people. Aside from the dramatics of all this- my sanity is still safe and my perspective is mine to give and yours to take into consideration. Old for New .. which will you chose?

Not lingering, just explaining. For a couple months, depression has been honing in on me. For those who have been depressed, I strongly believe that you feel the shadows of depression creeping overhead before you get the full thunderstorm of it. And just the same, you feel depression lift at the end of it all, which often happens on your own accord. You control the sun, but when it's raining, you often just forget to call off the rain, or can' see that the sun has been shining all along. At least that's how I've always seen it. Before I left from New York City, the sun was shining again, and I packed it in my suitcase and brought it home with me. Not yet on the outside, but on the inside- as cliche as this sounds- where I've needed it most.

For those of you who hate religion, I share your opinions. I have infiltrated 'religion' many times throughout my life and found this kind of belief system to be no different than the 'anti-society' message that it supports. Like you probably have, I have also concluded that 'religion' is like Abercrombie. It's nothing more than a high priced fad, and is often based on 'how you were raised.' Like other ugly, over-priced clothes, if you don't have a lot of money to waste, buying Abercrombie may cost you everything. Similarly, if you've been pushed away by religion, it may cost you your entire search for what's true. I almost gave up too.

I almost threw it all away- but realized that life isn't supposed to be a sad story and doesn't have to be. I held onto religion for dear life, and found life when I let go of it. But first, I let go of everyone around me so that I could support the unreasonable expectations I had believed I had to keep. (Obviously the wrong move.) I had no energy left for love, for real relationships, for music. I had to support the "religion" in my head, the pain that would push me forward to "true happiness." I had to support my unreasonable expectations. I was so lost.

Being lost sometimes allows you to go places you never thought you'd go. Thus, going to New York was easy, because I wasn't leaving much behind. Everything had shattered and I really didn't mind leaving the mess behind me. I got to the city and in retrospect realized I had been walking on glass for far too long. Life is tough, but I was making it tougher for no reason! As long as I live my life worrying, I'm not living. Life will be cold, dead, and lifeless. I will fail, at times. But something inside me will lift me to my feet- a promise, a covenant, a true, deep love and passion for life. I realized that strength comes in accepting love, or a whip will quickly replace it. You can't beat perfection into you, you can only love the hell out of you. Thus, like many before me, I guess I can say "I found love in New York.."

As for the future .. I'll keep you posted.

- Joey

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*listen to Joey's music here!
*watch Joey perform here!
*promote Joey; starting help from here and here!

show: saturday march 14th!

2009-03-13T16:35:00.003-04:00

With the weather report promising that the sun will stay away from the clouds and the temperature dancing dangerously close to a spring time warm, it's the perfect time for a Joey Hendrickson show!

Located at TehKu Tea (Old Dublin), whether you're a starbucks-er, a caribou coffee chai-guy, a frou-frou panera patron, or a nay-say on the 'whole coffee house thing' .. never fear for Tehku Tea is here. Tehku is a local, independent tea house that serves a variety of organic, loose-leaf tea that is packed with smooth taste, aroma, low-high caffeine content, and many health-enriching properties. This comfy tea spot also serves bubble teas, smoothies, lattes, coffee and soups&sandwiches made fresh daily.

Tomorrow, Saturday March 14th, from 4PM - 6PM
Joey Hendrickson will be performing a mixture of jazz, folk, and pop songs as a catalyst for the 'original vibe' of TehKu Tea. For the first time, Joey will be experimenting with a new loop pedal to accompany his original songs,
so don't miss out on this musical benchmark!

Once you settle into your seat at TehKu's to satisfy your music craving, you'll only be missing satisfaction in your stomach. Before you arrive, take a look at the menu!
.. Still stuck on what you might like?

Recommendations:

Music-enthusiast?
Ali San Oolong Tea and Fruited Chicken Sandwiches.

Sweet tooth?
Chocolate Chip Scones and Mango Smoothies.

Health Freak?
Matcha Iced Tea and Turkey Humus Sandwiches.

.. But we all know that the wait of even just a few hours is too long to hear Joey Hendrickson bust out a tune so, for your personal pre-show listening enjoyment, check out: www.reverbnation.com/joeyhendrickson!

music to your ears.

2009-02-24T21:09:00.002-05:00

valentine's day show!

2009-02-10T19:22:00.010-05:00

"You've given her roses, chocolate, and even threw in some of those candy hearts just for fun. You've said "I love you" and meant it, but wished you could afford a more romantic dinner than the dollar menu. Valentine's day can fill the heart, but leave a hole in your pocket, that's why you're invited to a more than affordable night of love songs, delicious drinks, and foods you can eat without them eating back into your savings. For 2 bucks, reward your better half with a cup of tea with candy kisses and hearts in it, or choose from an array of other unique "Valentine's" teas. Coffee, Lattes, Smoothies, Bubble Teas, Soups, Sandwiches, Salads, Snacks, and Deserts are also available and made fresh. Top off your "I love you's" with love songs, and show your body some love with the health-benefits of tea, all exclusively at the classiest tea house in Columbus, Teh Ku Tea."

When: Saturday, February 14th, 2009
Where: TehKu Tea Shop on 55 S. High Street in Dublin, OH
Time: 3PM-5PM
[Check out Joey Hendrickson's tunes ahead of time HERE]

show alert: THIS saturday!

2009-01-26T19:45:00.012-05:00

What: Phillip Fox and Joey Hendrickson will be tag-teaming a 2-hour block at one of Columbus' best independent concert venues.
Where: Espresso Yourself Music Cafe
@ 50 W. Olentangy St. in Powell, OH
When: Saturday, January 31st
Why: These boys looked high and low for that something special and they found it! This dynamic duo want YOU to come out, brave the cold, and cuddle up inside with the cafe's full menu and coffee bar for the night, specifically from 8-10PM

*Phillip Fox will be playing from 8-9PM
and Joey Hendrickson will be playing from 9-10PM

Show! Teh Ku Tea Shop: 55 S. High Street

2009-01-21T20:43:00.008-05:00

Sit back and put your stress on pause as you relax to the warming tones of acoustic jazz and folk, while consuming tea that erases calories with each sip. Joey Hendrickson will host an evening of health-consciousness at a trendy tea setting in Dublin Ohio, preaching the heartache and heartwarming sensations of love through sing-song means. Bring your friends and chill, and let the background music lull your cares away. Think music should be free?
This one's for you!

WHAT: Joey Hendrickson singing and playing live
WHERE: Your local tea stop; Teh Ku Tea Shop, 55 S High St. Dublin, Ohio 43017.
WHEN: THIS SATURDAY! 4-6pm.
WHAT TO BRING: Your friends, 2 bucks for a cup of tea, or 3.50 for a latte, smoothie, or teapot to share.

*Tables, Couches, Chairs, and Music provided..
Come out for a great night!

listen to..

2009-01-16T15:50:00.007-05:00

joey hendrickson's handmade studio version of
Rain Another Night
because when video angle covers mic, headphones, bangs, scarf
& shirt of white,
and his voice is 1000 types
of sweet,
this song is best played out
on repeat ..

this street team wants YOU!

2009-01-06T20:58:00.002-05:00



	Joey Hendrickson Columbus, OH

	Jazz / Blues / Acoustic Members: Joey- acoustic/electric/ keys/vocals

Mission Type:	Spread Music
Measurement:	Plays from 01/06/2009 to 02/06/2009

Description:
	joeyhendrickson.blogspot.com is an up an coming interactive-fan source created by Shayna Mell, of Cleveland, Ohio. In there very near future I hope to make this page a hub for listeners and fans. In this way, I hope to give the listeners power to speak out about the songs you like, or don't like, to give a critique, and to recommend your friends to do the same. However, I hope that Facebook users will continue to post feedback on music via Facebook, and I will then upload these responses to the Blogspot. I'll get banners going that will link up the two pages, and other websites, so that listeners can click thru and find out exactly what everyone else is saying about the new songs, cd, etc. For now- I need more "promoters" through ReverbNation, BlogSpot, Facebook and who will be active in feedback for the songs. This doesn't take much time- just a few minutes to post feedback on new songs that come up. Register as a "promoter" and watch for other "missions" through the street team, and we'll breathe life back into a genuine listener forum through joeyhendrickson.blogspot.com Thanks! -Joey
How to Participate:
	1. Go to Joey Hendrickson's ReverbNation page 2. Look around! And then join the Street Team! 3. Click on the link(s) below to grab your Widget. 4. Follow the instructions to embed it into web pages or emails. 5. There is no need to report your activity to us. Your link to the Widget is personalized and all activity will be tracked back to you automatically! Make sure to check the Leaderboard frequently to see how you are doing. Tune Widget (click to get it)

You can always access the mission directly at ReverbNation for more details including mission updates and a Street Team discussion board.

ooh!

2009-01-06T20:56:00.001-05:00

mmm..

2008-12-29T00:24:00.005-05:00

what better place to spend the chilly evenings than in a warm coffee shop
with even hotter music?
click the photo above to get a taste of
what you should be drinking up this winter!

exclusive!

2008-11-25T19:36:00.001-05:00

.. mixed .. tape ..

2008-11-12T21:10:00.007-05:00

Craving a certain compilation?

We've got all kinds of crazy combinations right here!

[Standing In Blending Out]

My Time
A Friend In You
Back Down
Fly Bye
Forget How I Feel
I Never Knew
I Won't Buy It
Missing You More
Phone Call Song
Rain Another Night
Ready To Say Goodbye
You're Still Here

[1st] Demo CD [Released in Cleveland, OH]

In Chicago
Forget How I Feel
Missing You More
My Time
Rain Another Night
Holding On

For The: Romantic

Love Like You
Two Left Feet
Goodbye [I Won't Buy It]
Species of Lovers
Indentations
Missing You More
I Never Knew
Love Me The Same
Superwoman
Topsy Turvy

[*Special shoutout to: Two Of A Kind ]

For The: Rockstar

Merry-Go-Round [ & Merry-Go-Round Techno Beats Teaser]
'Wanna Say Go'
Like Me
Homemade Lemonade
Wasting Away
A Friend In You
In Chicago
Unusual
Two Left Feet
Topsy Turvy

[*Special shoutout to: Extra Terrestrial ]

For The: Really Enthusiastic Music Lover

Calligraphy Girl
Two Left Feet
Don't Know Why [Norah Jones cover]
Rain Another Night
Holding On

Amie [Damien Rice cover]
'Aw, C'mon'
Lie Right Now
Merry-Go-Round
EspressoYourself Compilation

[*Special shoutout to: I Never Knew @ Miami U]

a magical land

2008-11-12T19:56:00.003-05:00

Want to travel to a magical, magical land?
You're in luck! You're just one, simple, click away
From landing right in a musical haven called
Joey Hendrickson's ReverbNation.
What is it you could discover?
Banners! Widgets!
Street Team! Fan Exclusives!
Let's teams to be a part of, songs to listen to
And much more from that just one .. one .. click.
I know you want to. You know you want to.
What's stopping you? Nothing! Click, click, click .. click .. click .. click.

the appreciating value of friendship

2008-11-12T19:27:00.002-05:00

"It's 3:15am right now. I just got done with homework but can't ignore the conviction to write this out-
I'm not sure exactly how these words will come out, but I just want to make sure that whoever is reading this can gauge whatever this is -it isn't lip-service. I'm trying to write as genuinely and clearly as I possibly can to express this burden that I'm feeling"

"This is an apology that goes out to any friend I've treated like dirt in the past few months. I'd love to meet with you personally and apologize for the way I've put our relationship aside and not made time for you, or wronged you. I'm prepared to apologize and hear whatever you need to get off your chest with me, because I feel like I really have not been there for you, and need to hear some truth about it. Please forgive me. Can we start again?"

This stock market crashes and the entire economy is up in a roar. but tonight, I've realized the appreciating value of friendship and looked into my savings, only to count the pennies of a foundation and community I thought, at one point, would always remain, even if I left it behind. I've been going about it all wrong. Truth be told, friendship needs nurturing, It's not like a bank account you can come back to periodically and collect interest on, and in contrast, it's not a fleeting five dollar bill lying on the sidewalk that needs constant protection from other pedestrians, ran, or wind. Friendship seems to need a genuine allocation of time and care that I have not given it, and all these years I'm still realizing how little I know about how to be a well-committed friend. I'm in regret about this.

"But I need friends to learn how to be a better one, and experience a beautiful and integral aspect of life I've only scratched the surface of."

"Whether you're near or far, I'd love to keep trying"

"Let's talk. Call me. Let's get coffee. Let's get together, hang, chill. -I mean it."

"I know I'm busy, you're busy, we're all busy. But it's time, to make time, to be busy with friends again"

For near future reference:
614.546.9836
Independent Coffee or Caibou*
JoeyHendrickson@hotmail.com

In Chicago

2008-10-18T20:47:00.000-04:00

you've gone away forever
but i swear i'll write you letters
and i'll try not to scribble
so that you can read them better
than my high school teacher
who hated the way
i double-cross my T's
and over punctuate.

we talked real late last night on the phone
do you remember anything i said? cuz i don't
but i remember you saying quietly
close your eyes, don't peak
shut them tight, just believe
that right now you're right here with me

do you remember when you said i love you
and i'll do anything i can
just to run away with you forever...

does that offer still stand?
i wanna rent
an apartment in chicago
walk the streets and pass by pretty women
and give you thousands and thousands of reasons
why i'll always choose you over them
put a tent in our closet
so when
the city life gets busy
we can run back home and lock ourselves in
let's stick together
let's glue our hands together
oh i know we will be so much better then.

if you ever get sick
i'll bring your fuzzy slippers
make you microwave dinners
and sing your cares to sleep
i'll go to the store late at night,
choose your favorite color
of the best cough syrup money can buy

do you remember when you said i love you
and i'll do anything i can
just to run away with you forever..

does that offer still stand?
i wanna rent
an apartment in chicago
walk the streets and pass by all the gentlemen
and give you thousands and thousands of kisses
right in front of them
put a tent in our closet
so when
the city life gets busy
we can run back home and lock ourselves in
let's stick together
let's glue our hands together
oh i know life will be so much better then.

in chicago,
oh, i know we will be so much better then.

Joey Hendrickson (c) 2008.

show update! [10.9.08]

2008-10-09T00:49:00.003-04:00

tomorrow could be like any other Thursday night.
but it most definitely doesn't have to be ..
because you could be at

Buckeye Express Dining Hall

{OSU: Baker Hall East: 113 West 12th Ave.}

from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.

and when joined by
this isn't something you'll want to miss out on
because who wants their Thursday night to be like all their others?

v-v-v-videos.

2008-10-09T00:48:00.002-04:00

lie right now

2008-10-09T00:48:00.001-04:00

your eyes quiet, my hand untouched
looking at you, is like looking past love
i'd ask, but you wouldn't say a word
i'd try, but there's no one left to try for
secret's out
your eyes told mine to look out
because my heart is on the front lines
can you tell me about him, can you lie somehow?
can you tell me about him,
or will you lie right now?
am i just some boulder in your way
some sickening feeling in your sore throat
because you haven't had the strength to say
that i'm not the only one you want to hold
i'm a steady target so take a shot at me
don't miss with the words you've been concealing

{i've been fighting hard not to loose my head
just give me truth, give me pain,
give me war instead
wrap them up together,
say it all in one word
-- his name .. just say his name.}

can you tell me about him
can you lie right now?

it's mail time ..

2008-09-26T19:55:00.010-04:00

feel like being old fashioned?
write, sign, seal and deliver
a letter, note or post-it
and feed it into your neighborhood friendly
mailman or blue box to:

Joey Hendrickson
3820 Saddlebrook Ct
Columbus, OH, 43221

because snail mail is totally back in style
and you know you want to see what ends up
on your own doorstep ...

shh..it's a secret.

2008-09-07T14:56:00.010-04:00

If there's something missing for you musically and/or

if you crave just a *little* more in your daily happenings,

then Joey Hendrickson's Street Team is the place you'll want to be.

If you meet or exceed one or more of the following,
being part of this team is just for you!

1) a liker, lover, or enthusiast of independent music, acoustic music, jazz music,
or at best, mr. joey hendrickson music.

2) stealthy and secretive. we do missions so you must have stealth and finesse to complete some of the missions. you must keep your cool. you must be able to talk your way out of an awkward phone call or .. a few.. and finally have the stable will power to not break the staple gun when the freaking staples won't pop out of the little slot at the end!.. you've gotta be able to keep your cool.

3) you have to be open. some missions require you leaving the corner in your bedroom in order to talk to people and spread news to friends. do you have friends? .. if not, no worries - the street team will suddenly give you something to talk about and you'll find yourself extremely popular in no time.
remember, i scratch your back, you scratch mine.

4) know your gifts and be willing to develop them and we'll put them to good use.
the more talented, the better.

5) enjoy friendly competition.
most missions will have perks/winners
who can achieve free prizes due to their work/promotional habits.

do you have what it takes to be #1 on the joey hendrickson street team?
if you don't, you can still join. but it might make you mad.

**TO SIGN UP FOR THE STREET TEAM AND BEGIN RECEIVING MISSIONS, EMAIL @

joeyhendrickson@hotmail.com

If you aren't feeling the email side o' communication,

feel free to leave a comment and/or message on
Facebook, Purevolume, or Myspace

There will also be a clipboard complete with sign up sheets
perched around at every show
so don't be shy .. come and sign up!

who's this average joe?

2008-09-07T14:48:00.002-04:00

I'm just a music-loving kid who loves to write and play for anyone, anywhere - from curbside performances to concert halls in London, if there are ears that'll listen, I will gladly play. Like most of us, I have been singing since before I can remember, and I started college at Miami University in Ohio, but after trying out a life of college academia, music grew beyond the menial daily shower singing into a much bigger part of my life. Music was like a monkey on my back that I just couldn't shake off. Songwriting found its way back into my heart and soul, along with my every day life, I was captivated with cutesy one-liners, preoccupied with rhymes, and transformed into a starry-eyed observer of the world and people around me. Left alone to my imaginings and the everyday adventure of creating the perfect song, inevitably, my college study habits were "refocused." Eventually I realized that there was a full out war waging between academia and music, and that I would never get my calculus homework done unless I got my head clear. Thus, instead of ignoring my lyrical musings, I came up with creative excuses to continually jot down lyrics day-after-day, neglecting my honors program and pursuing something I felt was more true to myself. The clash between school and music led me back home to Columbus, Ohio, to pour my heart into music full-time, striving to fit together the perfect words, rhythm, and melody.

I believe in music that speaks to the soul, written by those whose souls have been stirred by a beautiful melody. From what I have experienced, soul stirrings can soon become string strummings, if you allow them to express themselves.

That is pretty much why I am here: to learn, to grow, to inspire, and to connect with others who share love for expression through art, especially by means of music of any kind. The internet provides us with wonderful means of art distribution; we have the ability to search an entire town, an entire city for music that fits our interest without moving an inch. Some might worry that the practice of being on your computer for hours searching for that perfect song could cause the classic "stomach swelling sydrome" or "zombie effect" due to the countless hours of eye-to-screen contact. Don't be alarmed; this is common. Music is enticing. I endorse eating a balanced diet and taking regular walks through the park, but I would never dare to hold anyone back from the journey of finding and experiencing the perfect song.

A fair warning -- once you have experienced the richness of a music written from heart and soul, you may never be able to drive down the street and listen contently to a mainstream melody again. There may come a point where the musical norm will not satisfy, and you will find yourself searching parts of town you never knew existed, sitting next to people of all shapes, smells, and sizes, in coffee shops with hundreds of different drinks you have never tasted, craving a fresh, real sound. My desire is to put a new song in your head and a spring in your step. Allow me to introduce you to a world of music unlike anything you have ever experienced.
(edit by D Ford.)