Jodahc

Story

Joe Cafarella has been writing music for the ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP (UFC) since 2003. Credited for writing 25+ songs licensed by the UFC including theme song “FACE THE PAIN” for TV, Movies & Video Games during his time in Hard Rock / Metal act STEMM. Outside of his tenure with the UFC, Joe has been enlisted as a freelance writer for APM Music, Sonoton Production Music, Endgame Music and The Fight Network. Cafarella formed Seeing Red Music with a focus on songwriting, music publishing, production music and artist development services in the “New Music Industry” www.seeingredmusic.com

Profile

• Guitarist
• Producer
• Musician
• Music Publisher

Instruments

• Guitar
• Piano
• Vocals
• Keyboard
• Drums
• Bass
• Trumpet

Genres

• Pop
• Rock
• Metal
• Folk
• Blues
• Indie
• Country
• Reggae
• Hip_hop

Influences

• Old Metallica
• Pantera
• Sevendust
• Corey Taylor
• Brad Paisley
• Zack Brown Band
• Pearl Jam
• Alice In Chains
• Clutch
• Slipknot Slayer Megadeth
• Led Zeppelin
• Eric Church
• The Eagles
• Breaking Benjamin
• Stemm
• Korn

Equipment

• Fender Telecaster
• Gibson Les Paul
• Esp Guitars
• Mesa Boogie
• Epiphone Accoustic
• Presonus Studio One

Languages

• English

What is music to you? What does it give you?

Music is freedom

What is your music dream?

I am living my musical dream ;-)

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

Honesty

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Walk This Way - Aerosmith

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Aerosmith, Pantera, Metallica, Sevendust, Slayer, Pearl Jam, Brad Paisley, Zack Brown Band, Eric Church, Breaking Benjamin, AC/DC, Alice In Chains, Tori Amos, Pink Floyd and SO much more!

What inspires you to make music?

Life

What is the message you want to send with your music?

Never give up / Believe in yourself

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

Adrenaline / Nervous / Excited

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

This is the best time to be an independent musician and be successful!

What do you think of Drooble?

So far / So Good ;-)

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Drama

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

I did when I was in a touring band by supporting shows and promoting online bands I admired

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

Understand the language of each social media site Never stop learning

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Too many to name....

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