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“THE MIDNIGHT BLUES“ presently has three members: Joey Vee (singer/songerwriter) , Ed Heinzinger (drums) , and Rob Lasalle on bass with special guest John Chapman (lead guitar). They started their band around August of 2007 and have an extensive list of original songs that they play. You can click on any band members name below to find out more about them. Like what guitars, drums or bass they prefer to use or other interesting info about the artist. Have fun everyone!
Joey Vee was born in Connecticut and grew up on the shores of Emerald Isle, North Carolina. He took advantage of the laid-back lifestyle on the ocean, and was an avid surfer, skateboarder, and fisherman. The first instrument he picked up as a teenager was a spur-of-the-moment purchase of a used banjo a prelude to his country influences and the banjo hangs on his wall to this day.
His first exposure to the guitar was through his stepfather. Their first song together was Proud Mary. The guitar lessons were so successful that Joey traded his surfboard for an electric guitar. Joey was writing poetry and short stories throughout this time but no songs yet.
Upon returning to Connecticut, Joey honed his skills by covering songs by Elvis, The Doors, and The Beatles. His distinctive, resonant voice was a big hit at karaoke bars, which built his confidence to branch out into songwriting and solo performances. The next steps in his music career were upgrading his gear to much beloved Gibson acoustic and Fender electric guitars, attending songwriting workshops to learn structure, and showcasing his new songs to the music community at open mics. He was asked to run his own open mic, and expanded his cover repertoire to include songs by Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darrin, Slit Whitman, Nirvana, Van Morrison, and more.
Jamie Ratzken, an accomplished saxophone player, discovered Joey Vee at one of these open mic and The Midnight Blues band was formed. Jamies influences include Lester Young, John Coltraine, Stan Getz, Charlie Parker, and the DelVikings. The bands bassist, Rob Lasalle, has a long music history, including sitting in once with The Grateful Dead in California. The bands drummer, Joe Welsh, has played in several bands in Germany and Vietnam while he was an army sergeant. Special guest lead guitarist John Chapman is an expert at many styles, including folk, jazz, and reggae.
The band gets the crowd dancing at live shows with their signature rockabilly original songs. The bands repertoire now consists of almost 200 original songs written by Joey Vee. The Midnight Blues began playing at bars and now focuses mainly on festivals.
Joey Vee lives in western Connecticut with his wife and infant son, Baby Vee.
Instrumentation
Joey Vee (singer/songwriter, harmonica, acoustic guitar) John Chapman (special guest lead guitar) Rob Lasalle (bass guitar) Jamie Ratzkin (saxaphone) Joe Welsh (drums)
Do You Love Me
Midnight Blues Lyrics
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I searched to find the love within
I came back to ley you know
Got a thing for you
And I can't let go
My friends wonder what is wrong with me
Well I'm in a daze from your love you see
Got a thing for you
And I can't let go
Some people go around the world for love
And they may never find what they dream of
What you won't do, do for love
You tried everthing
But you don't give up
In my world only you
Make me do for love
What I would not do
My friends wonder what is wrong with me
Well I'm in a daze from your love you see
I came back to let you know
Got a thing for you
And I can't let go
And though I only want the best it's true
I can't believe the things I do for you
What you won't do, do for love
You've tried everything
But you won't give up
In my world only you
Make me do for love
What I would not do
These lyrics are a reflection of the intensity of the singer's love. The first stanza starts with the singer investigating the depths of his emotions and searching for the love within. The next 2 stanzas convey the extent of his love towards the person he sings to, they are the reason behind the fixation in everything he does. The song speaks to how some people go on a journey around the world for love and never find what they dream of. In return, the singer is willing to go the extra mile to convey the sincerity of his love for the person he sings to. Through these lyrics, the singer is sending a message to his lover letting them know how much he cares, and he cannot let them go.
As the lyrics progress, the singer's dedication to his love intensifies. Throughout the song, he acknowledges that he only wants the best for his lover, but it's incredibly tough to resist the pull of his love. He still finds himself doing things he cannot believe he would for the person he sings to, which is evidence of the overwhelming nature of his love. The chorus of the song, "What you won't do, do for love, you've tried everything but you don't give up," speaks to the resilience of their love and how much effort they are willing to put in to make it work.
Overall, "Do You Love Me" is a love song that speaks to the theme of true devotion, which can be seen through the lengths the singer is willing to go to prove his love. The lyrics convey the message of how important it is to cherish the ones you love and to express your emotions honestly and wholly.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess you wonder where I've been
You are likely curious as to where I have been lately.
I searched to find the love within
I needed to explore and reflect in order to find love within myself.
I came back to let you know
I returned so that I could inform you of something important.
Got a thing for you
I have developed strong romantic feelings for you.
And I can't let go
I am unable to shake my feelings for you.
My friends wonder what is wrong with me
My friends are concerned and curious about my recent behavior.
Well I'm in a daze from your love you see
I am feeling lost and unfocused due to my love for you.
Some people go around the world for love
Some individuals travel extensively in search of romantic love.
And they may never find what they dream of
Sadly, these people may not achieve their ideal vision of love despite their efforts.
What you won't do, do for love
In the pursuit of love, people may go to great lengths and sacrifice much.
You tried everything
You have put in a lot of effort to achieve love and connection.
But you don't give up
Despite setbacks and struggles, you remain committed to finding love.
In my world only you
Within my personal experience and perspective, you alone are significant and important.
Make me do for love
Your love motivates me to act in ways I otherwise would not.
What I would not do
My actions in pursuit of your love exceed what I thought I was capable of.
And though I only want the best it's true
While I have high standards and expectations, I still desire to be with you.
I can't believe the things I do for you
I am surprised at the lengths I will go to in order to win and keep your love.
Lyrics © THE MUSIC FORCE LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alfons Kettner, Bobby Caldwell
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