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"Joe Hincke is the real deal. His solid tone and great ear is matched only by his love for making good music sound great. He is always right there in the proverbial pocket. I would recommend any artist I know to hire him only I don’t want to share him with anyone."
-Marc Nelson, solo artist.

Joe has years of performance experience playing many different styles of music including jazz, fusion, funk, rock, R&B, blues, latin styles (Caribbean, South American), afro-cuban, and more. While Joe is primarily a bassist, he can also fill multi-instrumentalist roles on guitar, keyboard, vocals and percussion when needed.

When you hire Joe for your live gig, you can expect friendly, professional interaction; consistent, high-level performance; on-stage energy and enthusiasm; and above all, a dedication to tasteful musicality.

Whether working from lead sheets, notated scores, Nashville numbers, mp3s, Youtube clips, or even just good ole', 'seat-of-the-pants' winging it, Joe will give your music the bottom end it needs for a successful live performance.

Check out some videos of Joe performing live.

"Joe brought a combination of energy, enthusiasm, originality and technique to my most recent album that I've never experienced with any other bass player. He put his heart and soul, to say nothing of his time, into my music and the results are incredible.  Focused, able to quickly pick up the mood of a tune, and jam out when required; that's Joe. I hope to play with him again, soon!"
-Blake Walters, solo artist.

Laying tracks requires a different physical and mental approach than playing live and it is in the studio where Joe's meticulous nature, obsession with tone, and musical ear come to a focussed point. When you want old-school thump, modern crisp, grindy rock, reggae dub, slamming synth bass or anything in between, Joe has the gear and the knowledge to get the bass tone you hear in your head onto your track.

Great tone means nothing if the bass line isn't tight, confident, and appropriate for the music. When tracking bass, Joe always devotes the utmost care and attention to crafting bass lines that support and enhance the music without dominating it (unless that is desired). The musical form, texture, and dynamics of a song are always taken into account during the creation of a bass part that is then executed with precision and musicality. First takes often yield the desired result - saving you time and money to spend on other areas of your recording.

Joe is available for sessions at professional recording studios, your home studio, or via remote recording (up to 24 bit, 96khz).

Listen to some audio tracks with Joe's playing.

"I've hired Joe to bring jazz trios to my restaurant on multiple occasions and I've always had a positive experience both musically and professionally. I know I can count on him to deliver every time."
-Paul Mayer, Owner, Knox Fine Dining.

If you are looking for a complete musical performance for your venue or event, Joe can put together an ensemble of professional musicians able to provide entertainment in virtually any style of music. From small jazz ensembles to large party bands, Joe has the experience and connections to assemble a team of skilled performers for your venue or event.

Hiring Joe as a bandleader allows complete customization of the musical entertainment portion of your function. Band size, instrumentation, and repertoire can all be tailored to fit your requirements. In addition, Joe can make arrangements for professional sound and lighting, allowing you to focus your time and energy on other elements of the event.

For easy, stress-free band booking, let Joe handle your musical entertainment needs.