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Joey Niehuis

(a.k.a."FAST JOEY")

A multi-talented performer and musician. Along with his drumming and percussion talents, Joey is an accomplished vocalist and performance artist.
He started out at Carlmont High School in Belmont, Ca. where he was a member of the Jazz and Symphonic Bands and the Choir. He was selected to the CMEA and CBDA State Honor Bands, where he won the Sousa Band Award 2 years in a row. He also performed with the California Youth Symphony, all before his 18th birthday! During this time he had private drum instruction with Scott Morris and Mike Curotto.
Joey is a currently a musical director at the First United Methodist Church in San Jose. He is a former member of the Oakland Jazz Choir where he was often a featured soloist. He has performed with the vocal group "Without Measure" led by Julie Ford. Joey has also performed with a wide range of groups throughout the San Francisco Bay Area including: The Root Band, The Terry Hiatt Band, Jazz Guitar Trio, String of Pearls and Cold Sweat to name a few. He's opened shows for many a legendary act including: John McLaughlin, Steve Morse, Eric Johnson, John Barry, Buddy Miles and The Edlos. He can be found Monday evenings at The Berkeley Jazz School and every Friday night and Sunday morning at the First United Methodist Church in San Jose. His tv theme show extravaganza, Fast Joey & the T.V. Zone, plays all around the Bay Area, look for them! He has been married to his wife Amy for 18 years and has 2 daughters, Jessica and Rebecca.