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Joe Michaels

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Houston, TX

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Can't Help Falling

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Californication- Red Hot Chili Peppers Joe Michaels Cover

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The Joe Michaels Band

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Perfect- Ed Sheeran (Joe Michaels Acoustic Trio)

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You Are the Best Thing Acoustic Trio

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Say You Won't Let Go

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Neon Moon

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"Dreams" Live from Downtown Houston

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"Sunday Morning" Live from Downtown

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Home- Blake Skelton

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"Wish You Were Here"

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Lead Guitar Skills

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Acoustic Instrumental

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Electric Guitar Solo

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Live in Cambodia, Asia

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Live @ River Oaks Country Club

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Live @ River Oaks Country Club

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Live at Town Lake Boardwalk

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Live at ATP Tournament Finals @ River Oaks Country Club

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Overview

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Hi! I am a full-time musician based out of Houston, Texas with over 10 years of professional experience playing for all sorts of various occasions. A few of my clients include The Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection, Rosewood Hotels in Phnom Penh-Cambodia, The Houstonian, River Oaks Country Club, Houston Oaks Country Club, Mastros SteakHouse, Vic and Anthony's and many more! My set list is 1000+ songs with or without backing tracks which includes variety, top 40 pop, oldies, country, and classics depending on what you're looking for. I provide own professional sound equipment and lighting upon request.

Thank you for considering me for your event!


Reviews

18 reviews

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Madison H.

April 12, 2026
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Perfect!

Joe was the perfect addition to our event! We hosted a corporate event, and Joe was able to assist us with a wireless mic for speeches! He was also game to pivot as our needs changed throughout the event!

Hired as: Country Singer, Singing Guitarist

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Joe Michaels

Thank you for your kind review Madison!!


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Kyla

April 28, 2026

Amazing!

We had the band out for a surprise birthday party and they were fantastic. Set list, energy, sound - everything was perfect. We didn't want to let them go! I will use them again for sure and we have had several people ask who we brought in - I'll be saving their information for the any future events! Book Joe and his band, I promise you won't regret it!

Hired as: Cover Band, Party Band

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Joe Michaels

Thanks Kyla!! We had so much fun, thanks for having us!! And thanks so much for your kind review!!


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Erol E.

April 12, 2026
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Excellent job with challenging songs & Great communication!

Joe helped bring a magical, meaningful, musical element to my surprise engagement party. He was responsive, communicative and collaborative. I appreciated all of this. I provided a list of songs, and added to them, and some were quite challenging. He was accommodating and did a fantastic job! Highly recommend working with him. He was as talented in person as his content communicates.

Hired as: Singing Guitarist

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Joe Michaels

Thank you so much for your kind review Erol and congratulations on your engagement! Let me know if you need a wedding singer!!


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Chris G.

February 15, 2026
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Awesome performance!

Joseph had an amazing set for our birthday party. We highly recommend him for your next event!

Hired as: Singing Guitarist

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Joe Michaels

Thanks so much for having me Chris!! Thank you for the kind review!


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Sandra

January 27, 2026
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Funeral services

The singer - Joseph was truly exceptional at my love one’s funeral service. His voice was beautiful, gentle, and filled with emotion, bringing comfort to everyone present during a very difficult time. The songs were delivered with such respect and sensitivity, perfectly honoring the moment and the memory of our loved one. Many of us were deeply moved, and it added a sense of peace to the service that we will never forget. We are incredibly grateful for his talent and compassion.
Thank you Joseph 🙏🏼🤍🕊️

Hired as: Funeral Music, Singing Guitarist

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Joe Michaels

Thank you so much for your kind words, God bless you guys and thanks so much for having me!

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English, Spanish

Insurance: $1,000,000 - Liability Insurance

What to expect

Reliable, communicative, and always on time and ready to make your event one to remember!

About

Hi! I a full-time cover musician based in Houston, Texas. With 10+ years of professional experience I have played all around the world including residencies with the Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection and Rosewood Hotels in Asia. I have a passion for music and am grateful to do what I do for a living. Thanks so much for considering me for your next event!

Additional booking notes

Very minimal set up with very little room needed for a performance area. One regular outlet will suffice!

Set list

OLDIES|CLASSIC ROCK| BLUES
Zombie- The Cranberries
Unchained Melody- The Righteous Brothers
Creep- Radio Head
Dreams- Fleetwood Mac
Landslide- Fleetwood Mac
A Song for You- Ray Charles
Free Fallin- Tom Petty
Brown Eyed Girl- Van Morrison
Into the Mystic- Van Morrison
Red House- Jimi Hendrix
Wind Cries Marry- Jimi Hendrix
Foxy Lady- Jimi Hendrix
Have You Ever Seen the Rain- CCR
Bad Moon Rising- CCR
The Thrill is Gone- B.B. King
The Weight- The Band
The Joker- Steve Miller Band
Personal Jesus- Depeche Mode
Heaven - Bryan Adams
Superstition- Stevie Wonder
Old Man- Neil Young
Every Breathe You Take- The Police
Sittin On the Doc of the Bay- Ottis Redding
Time of the Season- The Zombies
Sweet Caroline- Neil Diamond
Wish You Were Here- Pink Floyd
Wonderful Tonight- Eric Clapton
Easy- The Commodores
Hello- Lionelle Richie
Couldn’t Stand the Weather- Stevie Ray Vaughn
Cold Shot- Stevie Ray Vaughn
Pride and Joy- Stevie Ray Vaughn
Brandy- Looking Glass
Hotel California- The Eagles
Take It Easy- The Eagles
Desperado- The Eagles
Tequila Sunrise- The Eagles
Already Gone- The Eagles
September- Earth Wind and Fire
Wonderwall- Oasis
Iris- GooGoo Dolls
Play that Funky Music- Wild Cherry
Come and Get Your Love- Red Bone
Knocking on Heavens door- Bob Dylan
Blowin in the Wind- Bob Dylan
Jungle Boogie- Kool and the Gang
Personal Jesus- Depeche Mode
Dancing in the Dark- Bruce Springsteen
Im On Fire- Bruce Springsteen
Brick House- The Commodores
That the Way I like it- KC and the Sunshine Band
She’s a Bad Mama Jama- Carl Carlton
Use Me- Bill Withers
Lovely Day- Bill Withers
Just the Two of Us- Bill Withers
Love Never Felt So Good- Michael Jackson
New York State of Mind- Billy Joel
What You Won’t do for Love- Bobby Caldwell
Careless Whisper- George Michael
Lovesong- The Cure
Redemption Song- Bob Marley
Could You Be Loved- Bob Marley
I Want to Love You- Bob Marley
No Woman No Cry- Bob MarleyThree Little Birds- Bob Marley
Don’t Worry Be Happy- Bobby Mcferrin
All Night Long- Lionel Richie
We Belong Together- Richie Valens
A Change is Gunna Come- Sam Cooke
Black Magic Woman- Santana
Maria Maria- Santana
Smooth- Rob Thomas & Santana
My Girl- The Temptations
The Ballad of Curtis Lowe- Lynyrd Skynyrd
Simple Man- Lynard Skynard
Smooth Operator- Sade
Drift Away- Dobie Gray
Nothings Gunna Change My Love for You- George Benson
JAZZ
Memories are made of this- Dean Martin
Autumn Leaves- Dean Martin
Fly Me to the Moon- Frank Sinatra
Here We Go Again- Norah Jones and Ray Charles
Everything- Michael bubble
Cuando- Michael Buble
Sway- Michael Buble
Fever- Michael Buble
Cry Me a River- Michael Buble
Come Away With Me- Norah Jones
Don’t Know Why- Norah Jones
Georgie On My Mind- Ray Charles
A Song for You- Ray Charles
A Kind of Blue- Miles Davis
All of ME- Frank Sinatra
TOP 40
Work Song- Hozier
Take Me to Church- Hozier
Like Real People Do- Hozier
Cherry Wine- Hozier
Best Part- Daniel Caesar
The Night We Met- Lord Huron
I want it that way- Backstreet Boys
Before You Go- Lewis Capaldi
The Scientist- Coldplay
Don’t Know Why- Norah Jones
Let it Go- James Bay
Hold Back the River- James Bay
Shallow- Lady Gaga
Lost in Japan- Shawn Mendez
Senorita- Shawn Mendez
Ophelia- The Lumineers
Sleep on the Floor- The Lumineers
Ho Hey- The Lumineers
Sunday Morning- Maroon 5
She Will be Loved- Maroon 5
Wait- Maroon 5
Daylight- Maroon 5
Girls Like You- Maroon 5
Passion Fruit- Drake
Hold On, We’re Going Home- Drake
Finesse- Bruno Mars
24K Magic- Bruno Mars
Locked Out of Heaven- Bruno Mars
Just the Way You Are- Bruno Mars
Lazy Song- Bruno Mars
I Like Me Better- Lauv
Sunflower- Post Malone
Better Now- Post Malone
Circles- Post Malone
Psycho- Post Malone
Better- Khalid
Location- Khalid
Intentions- Justin Beiber
Yummy- Justin Beiber
Cold Water- Justin Beiber
Sorry- Justin Beiber
What Do You Mean- Justin Beiber
Stay- Justin Bieber Kid Laroi
Shape of You- Ed Sheeran
Perfect- Ed Sheeran
Thinkin’ Out Loud- Ed Sheeran
Beautiful People- Ed Sheeran and Khalid
Eyes Closed- Ed Sheeran
Shivers- Ed Sheeran
Give Me Love- Ed Sheeran
Attention- Charlie Puth
We Don’t Talk Anymore- Charlie Puth
Watermelon Sugar- Harry Styles
Dancing with a Stranger- Sam Smith
Not the Only One- Sam Smith
Stay- Sam Smith
Sucker- Jonas Brothers
Say You Won’t Let Go- James Aurthur
New Light- John Mayor
Gravity- John Mayor
Heartbreak Warfare- John Mayor
Im Gunna Find Another You- John Mayor
Dreaming with a Broken Heart- John Mayer
Stiched Up- Herbie Hancock and John Mayer
I don’t Trust Myself With Loving You- John Mayer
Waiting on the World to Change- John Mayer
Stop this Train- John Mayer
Happier- Marshmello
Slow Hands- Neil Horan
Closer- The Chainsmokers
Something Just Like This- The Chainsmokers
Slide- Calvin Harris
Shut Up and Dance- Walk the Moon
Pillowtalk- Zayne Malik
Can’t Feel My Face- The Weeknd
I Took a Pill in Ibiza- Mike Posner
Forget You- Cee Lo Green
Make it Mine- Jason Mraz
I’m Yours- Jason Mraz
Valerie- Amy Winehouse
The Business- Tiesto
Blinding Lights- The Weeknd
In Your Eyes- The Weeknd
Fix You- Coldplay
Adventure of a lifetime- Coldplay
Sky Full of Starts- Coldplay
Till Kingdom Come- Coldplay
Don’t Panic- Coldplay
Yellow- Coldplay
The Scientist- Coldplay
Something Like This- Coldplay
Viva La Vida- Coldplay
Crazy Dream- Tom Misch
Running Through Me- Tom Misch
Someone You Loved- Lewis Capaldi
Drink You Away- Justin Timberlake
You Are the Best Thing- Ray LaMontagne
Consider Me- Allen Stone
Unaware- Allen Stone
Make You Feel My Love- Adele
Someone Like You- Adele
East Side- Bennie Blanco
Say Something- Christ Stapleton and Justin Timberlake
Crazy- Gnarles Barkley
If I Aint Got You- Alicia Keys
Someone You Loved- Lewis Capaldi
Otherside- Red Hot Chili Pepper
Californication- Red Hot Chili Peppers Peppers
What I Got- Sublime
Santaria- Sublime
You are the Reason- Calum Scott
Colder Weather- Zac Brown Band
Sweet Annie- Zac Brown Band
Loving You Easy- Zac Brown Band
Free- Zac Brown Band
Let Her Go- Passenger
Losin Control- Russ
Shallow- A Star is Born
RAP/R&B
Gin and Juice- Snoop Dog
One Dance- Drake and Rihanna
Juicy- Notorious BIG
Hey Ya!- OutKast
Ordinary People- John Legend
Dang- Mac Miller
COUNTRY
The Keeper of the Stars- Tracy Byrd
Something in the Orange- Zac Bryan
All My Ex’s Live in Texas- George Strait
Amarillo By Morning- George Strait
Can’t You See- Marshal Tucker Band
Whiskey River- Willie Nelson
Pancho and Lefty- Willie Nelson
People Are Crazy- Billy Currington
Must Be Doing Something Right- Billy Currington
Picture- Kid Rock & Sheryl Crow
It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere- Alan Jackson
Your Still the One- Teddy Swims
Home- Blake Shelton
Tennessee Whiskey- Chris Stapleton
Whisky and You- Chris Stapleton
Simple Song- Chris Stapleton
Broken Halos- Chris Stapleton
Fire Away- Chris Stapleton
Folsom Prison Blues- Johnny Cash
Jackson- Johnny Cash
Ring of Fire- Johnny Cash
Forever After All- Luke Combs
Don’t Think Twice It’s Alright- Merle Haggard
Neon Moon- Brooks & Dunn
Believe- Brooks and Dunn
Forever and Ever Amen- Randy Travis
Friends in Low Places- Garth Brooks
Wagon Wheel- Darius Rucker
Take Me Home, Country Roads- John Denver
Chicken Fried- Zac Brown Band
Toes- Zac Brown Band
Knee Deep- Zac Brown Band
Live Like You Were Dying- Tim McGraw
Something Like That- Tim McGraw
Margaritaville- Jimmy Buffet
10,000 Hours- Dan and Shay
Nobody But You- Blake Shelton
Loving You Easy- Zac Brown Band
Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys- Willie Nelson
Always on My Mind- Willie Nelson
Georgia On My Mind- Willie Nelson
Seven Spanish Angels- Willie Nelson
Jolene- Dolly Parton
Jolene- Ray Lamontagne
Cowpoke- Colter Wall
Evangalina- Colter Wall
Kate McCannon- Colter Wall
The Devil Wears a Suit and Tie- Color Wall
Your Man- Josh Turner
Beer for My Horses- Toby Keith
Im Gunna Miss Her- Brad Paisley
Last Night- Morgan Wallen

Influences and inspiration

I love all kinds of music from Classical to R&B to Top 40 Pop music and Country. My catalogue is over 1000 songs covering various genres!

Setup requirements

Nothing required besides a power outlet!