A mix of everything great about the heavy music of the '70s and '80s, delivered by an all-star cast, 'Running Games' begs the question: Can you keep pace with Joel Hoekstra's 13?
-Loudwire-
A plethora of hooks, plenty of guitar wizardry from Hoekstra and powerful vocals from Allen make Running Games an album fans of old school metal can embrace
-Heavy Music HQ-
Running Games is pure gold.
-XSRock-
Another entertaining album of his classic melodic hard rock propelled by his solid songwriting and impressive guitar work.
-DangerDog Music Review-
Running Games is another incredible addition to his body of work. Crank it up so your neighbors can hear.
-Rock and Blues Muse-
As you listen to the album, you can hear why Joel has become one of the premier guitar players today.
-Brutal Planet Mag-
Joel Hoekstra, best known to rock fans as the current guitarist for Whitesnake and Trans-Siberian Orchestra (and also known for his work with Night Ranger and the Broadway show Rock of Ages), returns with his second album, 'Running Games’ from his electrifying solo project, Joel Hoekstra’s 13. Joined by Russell Allen (vocals), Tony Franklin (bass), Vinny Appice (drums), and Derek Sherinian (keyboards), Joel and company pick up where his debut, 'Dying To Live' left off.
Long hailed for his fiery, tasteful guitar playing, Hoekstra’s playing here raises the bar to a new level.
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Watch the animated music video for “Finish Line” HERE
Line-up:
Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake/Trans-Siberian Orchestra) - guitars
Russell Allen (Symphony X, Adrenaline Mob) - lead vocals, backing vocals
Vinny Appice (ex-Black Sabbath, DIO) - drums
Tony Franklin (ex-The Firm, Blue Murder) - bass
Derek Sherinian (Sons Of Apollo, Dream Theater, Black Country Communion) - keyboards
Jeff Scott Soto (Sons Of Appollo, Trans-Siberian Orchestra) - backing vocals
Special Guests:
Lenny Castro (TOTO) - percussion
Chloe Lowery (Trans-Siberian Orchestra) - backing vocals
Dave Eggar (Evanescence, Coldplay) - cello
Katie Kresek (Adele, Five For Fighting) - violin, viola
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