Wishing to celebrate a milestone birthday in low key fashion and in direct contrast to a stressful work week, we launched this momentous occasion at The Mill Café in Bristol, NH.  This historic mill-turned-café permeates historic ambiance with rough hewn beams spanning its cathedral space and an original brick chimney that quarters the room into cozy areas all of which set the stage for a relaxed atmosphere conducive to sounds of the soul, no more prevalent than in acoustic guitarist and singer-songwriter, Joel Cage.  His folk-like, rock ‘n roll acoustic quality fits into a broad range of venues, so it’s not surprising he’s been able to pursue his passion on a full-time basis entertaining audiences across New England with gigs in CT, MA, NH and ME.

With his treasured guitar bearing earnest timeworn character, Mr. Cage delivers a performance music lovers quest.  In true artist form, Joel reverently puts his heart and soul into his music as evidenced with the onset of each song when his eyes close and, devoid of all visual distraction, he transitions from his physical space into a spiritual place- his music. His guitar skills are commanding taking you on a musical journey under constant direction of his soulful rhythm weaving artistic inflections produced only by skill and technique at the hands of time. Keeping intrigue alive, Joel interjects percussive choreography with an impassioned spirit that takes animated form working him into a sweat- an honorable sign of a soulful musician.  Whether he’s delivering a raspy quality from deep within or the light-hearted easiness of natural tones, his vocal qualities lend rich substance and meaning to his repertoire of songs in full complement to his genre.  Then, as if backing out of his spiritual place, Joel returns to the place he began looking pleased with his journey just taken and rendering his audience rewarded for having traveled along with him.  A sound musician and entertainer in his own right, he’s a “must see”.  Don’t miss the journey!

Check out his website below for upcoming gigs.

http://joelcage.com/

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