Joel Plaskett
Joel Plaskett (born William Joel MacDonald Plaskett on 18 April 1975) is a Canadian rock musician and songwriter based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He was a member of alternative rock band Thrush Hermit in the 1990s and then a member of Neuseiland. Subsequently, he has realsed solo albums and recorded as Joel Plaskett Emergency. His music falls into a number of genres, from blues and folk to hard rock, country, and pop
His 2015 album "Joel Plaskett and the Park Avenue Sobriety Test" touches on his solo acoustic side Read Full BioJoel Plaskett (born William Joel MacDonald Plaskett on 18 April 1975) is a Canadian rock musician and songwriter based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He was a member of alternative rock band Thrush Hermit in the 1990s and then a member of Neuseiland. Subsequently, he has realsed solo albums and recorded as Joel Plaskett Emergency. His music falls into a number of genres, from blues and folk to hard rock, country, and pop
His 2015 album "Joel Plaskett and the Park Avenue Sobriety Test" touches on his solo acoustic side, his guitar rock work with Joel Plaskett Emergency, his happy-go-lucky rhyming talents, carefree memories of growing up in Nova Scotia, and a little bit of anger at the forces that make life tougher these days. There are references to his salad days, like “On A Dime,” which starts with a blast of downhome Celtic fiddle from Cape Breton great J.P. Cormier. Then there’s Plaskett riffing on memories of playing road hockey in the liquor store parking lot, and later, traveling to Memphis with his band Thrush Hermit to make their first album. The album. also refers to the cast of characters that helped make the album, with Joel Plaskett Emergency appearing on more than half the tracks. It’s more like the Emergency-Plus, as lots of familiar faces from previous Plaskett discs are aboard. Longtime Emergency cohorts Dave Marsh – drums and Chris Pennell – bass anchor the rhythm section. Previous group members Tim Brennan and Peter Elkas play on several songs. From Plaskett’s former band Thrush Hermit is old pal Ian McGettigan. Then there are guests, friends and neighbours, such as Cormier, Halifax singer-songwriter Mo Kenney, singer Erin Costelo, and pedal steel player Dale Murray (Christina Martin, Cuff the Duke).
He released the album Solidarity, a collaboration with his father Bill, in 2017.
His 2015 album "Joel Plaskett and the Park Avenue Sobriety Test" touches on his solo acoustic side Read Full BioJoel Plaskett (born William Joel MacDonald Plaskett on 18 April 1975) is a Canadian rock musician and songwriter based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He was a member of alternative rock band Thrush Hermit in the 1990s and then a member of Neuseiland. Subsequently, he has realsed solo albums and recorded as Joel Plaskett Emergency. His music falls into a number of genres, from blues and folk to hard rock, country, and pop
His 2015 album "Joel Plaskett and the Park Avenue Sobriety Test" touches on his solo acoustic side, his guitar rock work with Joel Plaskett Emergency, his happy-go-lucky rhyming talents, carefree memories of growing up in Nova Scotia, and a little bit of anger at the forces that make life tougher these days. There are references to his salad days, like “On A Dime,” which starts with a blast of downhome Celtic fiddle from Cape Breton great J.P. Cormier. Then there’s Plaskett riffing on memories of playing road hockey in the liquor store parking lot, and later, traveling to Memphis with his band Thrush Hermit to make their first album. The album. also refers to the cast of characters that helped make the album, with Joel Plaskett Emergency appearing on more than half the tracks. It’s more like the Emergency-Plus, as lots of familiar faces from previous Plaskett discs are aboard. Longtime Emergency cohorts Dave Marsh – drums and Chris Pennell – bass anchor the rhythm section. Previous group members Tim Brennan and Peter Elkas play on several songs. From Plaskett’s former band Thrush Hermit is old pal Ian McGettigan. Then there are guests, friends and neighbours, such as Cormier, Halifax singer-songwriter Mo Kenney, singer Erin Costelo, and pedal steel player Dale Murray (Christina Martin, Cuff the Duke).
He released the album Solidarity, a collaboration with his father Bill, in 2017.
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Through & Through & Through
Joel Plaskett Lyrics
I'm the Berlin Wall, I'm a communist
You're a wrecking ball in a summer dress
You're the horizon line, I'm the last sunset
I might be going down but I'm not set yet
I'm as white as a ghost, digging foolish gold
I will man my post but I won't do as I'm told
I've got a purple heart from a bloody war
I can't take it anymore, more, more
They say that good things come to those who wait
But if you snooze then you lose
So don't hesitate
Outta sight, outta mind, outta luck, outta wine
Don't you say that I'm out of my fucking mind
I've been talking trash but it ain't my fault
Every time I move somebody's in my spot
You've got nowhere to go
I know, I know, I know
It's only you and me
But good things come in three
You be April Stevens, I'll be April Wine
You be Israel, I will be Palestine
Come on "Teach Me Tiger", come on and show me tricks
Let me take my time and take a couple lazy licks
Are you feeling blue?
Through & through & through
Where we find you now?
Around, around, around
All the dirty blondes, playing blue-eyed soul
You won't hear our songs on your radio
Every note we sing can't be solid gold
Every boy can't be Romeo
They say that good things come
To those who wait
Good things come
If you take the bait
In a rummage sale
At the Sally Ann!
Everything is cheap
Love should last a life
Or at least a year!
But it lasts a week
I'm the Berlin Wall
And that ain't all!
I'm a total mess
You're a wrecking ball
I'm a wrecking ball!
In a summer dress
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Matt Plaskett
yes!!!! family!:D he's still doing amazing im proud of him
fgrod
Its so wierd seeing Egge without an instrument in her hands. I've never seen her arms just kinda dangling at the sides. But she gets it done when it comes to vocals anywhere anytime with anybody. Lucky dude.
Moira Russell
that harmony at about 2:06 is so pretty. I love the way all their voices blend.
Robert Younker
Good things certainly come in threes on this version of Through and Through and Through...... Another infinitely listenable song by Joel....and two awesome helpers.
ernie butler
my faviorate version stars in my eyes love to be on stage with three artist you guess witch lol
JoelTheSpanishGuy
Awesome. Thanks for bringing a smile to my face today!
Musicfoodpassion
@sgtkitty You said it! he gives 110% every time. Very involved with the crowd, always giving props to his home :) Great performer, guitarist, song writer all in all. Proud to be from the same provence.
theMIGHTYmacaque
Just wanted to see who's supporting BNL @ Southampton tonight. Can't wait for the gig now and will definitely be the early.
cericah
i think that's his signature shirt, because i just saw him tonight in Vancouver wearing it! he's so awesome, puts on one hell of a show =)
Andrew Perkins
great vid. thanks for posting