I would be honored to come and share my music with you and your friends. Since I don’t travel with a band or production, I’m usually able to work within even the most modest budgets. Here are some of the ways I would be able to serve you:
“HOUSE” SHOWS:
One of the most creative venues in the past few years are “house” shows—un-amplified performances in your living room or dorm suite. There’s something special about a musical conversation with a small, intimate group.
STUDENT MINISTRY SETTINGS:
Whether with high school or college students, I’m very comfortable sharing my story and songs with both faith-based and mainstream groups, and having an honest conversation about my relationship with Jesus.
WORSHIP LEADERSHIP:
Having been part of the music team at my church over the past few years, I love leading worship.
GIRLS/WOMEN’S EVENTS:
Me being a female, it is always easier to relate to someone who understands life and struggles from the viewpoint of…a female. Kind of obvious.
FESTIVALS:
Okay, I CAN bring a band…but there is something intimate and revealing with just a mic and a guitar.
I don’t have a set fee. Basically, give me a guitar and an audience, and I will play just about anywhere.
My main request is that you consider that this is how I make my living and prayerfully consider how to be a steward of that responsibility. I also want you to know that I usually travel with a friend for safety and efficiency, so we may need lodging, meals, and transportation expense depending on how far you are from my home in Memphis. And depending on the location, you’ll want to provide a reasonable sound system with a vocal mike on a boom-type stand, a direct box for my guitar input, and a floor monitor so I can hear myself. That’s about it.
Hope to hear from you.
Joy
Joy Whitlock is not only one of my favorite new Christian artists; she is one of my favorite people to listen to, period. One of the most unique voices I’ve heard, combined with a raw heart expressing itself through gifted songwriting. I have to admit that one of the things I was most excited about the Better Questions Tour was getting the chance to sit and listen to Joy every night.
Todd Agnew - Christian artist
Her musical skill and style have been compared to Sarah McLachlan, Jennifer Knapp and Sarah Masen. I have 35 +years in radio and the music industry and in my opinion: Joy stands in a category that is her very own. There is a prodigious intensity in her music, testimony and message … yet she is able to convey her thoughts with remarkable tenderness with genuine hope the end result!
Pastor Samme Palermo - Senior Pastor, Oasis Christian Fellowship/Advisory Board, Kingdom Bound Festival, Williamsville, NY
NewSong had the privilege of having Joy Whitlock join us on our 2007 Christmas Tour with Todd Agnew. We were not only impressed with her passionate voice and great musicianship—but with her transparency and humility. Anyone who hears Joy’s music and testimony cannot help but be moved by the transforming power of God’s forgiveness.
Eddie Carswell – NewSong
We really enjoyed and appreciated Joy joining us at Big Ticket Festival. Her music was music was great, and her personal testimony was truly heart-touching.
Glen A. Catt - Big Ticket Festival, Gaylord, MI
Joy has performed at The Alive Festival two different times–one acoustic and another with a band. She has a unique, refreshing, relevant, style. Joy is sometimes rocking it out and next minute singing a heartfelt ballad. Great writer, great voice and always engaging with the audience!
Bill Graening - Director, Alive Festival, Canal Fulton, OH
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Every once in a while in the music industry comes along a great storyteller. Someone who can involve you in the story as if you were right there when it happens…the latest in that list of storytellers is Joy Whitlock.…simple, honest and different. - LightVox.com
….Like sitting down to coffee with a life-long friend…we are invited to be part of the moments of intimacy, between Whitlock and her Creator….Her life bears the marks of Christ, and these songs take us on the journey that Whitlock has walked from despair right into the arms of redemption. -StreetBrand.com (Street Brand Magazine)
This effort is passionate and refreshing, and it provides an enlightening perspective on topics including personal struggle, guilt, redemption and faith. -AlMenconi.com
Not since I first discovered Sarah McLachlan back in the early ‘90s have I encountered an artist in that ethereal pop/rock vein that’s been so compelling. -Christa A. Banister, Senior Music Editor, GospelMusicChannel.com
…You know from Whitlock’s delivery that she’s asking herself the same questions that she’s asking the listener. -HollywoodJesus.com
…She speaks freely about her struggles, engages Scripture in her lyrics, and stays musically grounded in folksy acoustic guitar rhythmic patterns….She is a breath of fresh air for those of us who love to hear thought-provoking, spiritual songs of worship. -Postmortemism.wordpress.com
…It’s very much apparent from the strength of this debut that Whitlock is one to watch.…It will be a pleasure to eavesdrop on more of her conversations if they’re as insightful and heartfelt as these. -ChristianityToday.com (Best New Artists of 2008 Segment)
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