About

Craig Joe is a freelance live/studio percussionist who grew up in Memphis, TN and is currently residing in Nashville, TN.  After getting his BA in Political Science from Ole Miss, Craig moved to Nashville to pursue his dream of playing percussion professionally.  In his short time in Nashville he has recorded and shared the stage with both, up & coming and seasoned musicians.

My Set-Up

1. LP Giovanni Palladium Wood 11″ Quinto  2. LP Giovanni Palladium Wood 11 3/4″ Conga  3. LP Giovanni Palladium Wood 12 1/2″ Tumbadora  4. & 5. LP Bongos  6. & 7. LP Timbales  6a. LP Mombo Cowbell  8. 16″ Sabian American Crash 9. 18″ Zildjian K Custom Dark Crash  10. 5″ Zildjian Splash  11. Rolland SPD-S  12. LP Percussion Table  12a. Treeworks Chimes  12b. Treeworks Triangle 12c. LP Tamborines  12d. LP Vibraslap  12e. LP Jam Blocks  12f. LP Cow Bell  12g. LP Claves  12h. LP Shakers  12i. Meinl Shakers  12j. LP Finger Shots

Other Instruments

LP Matador Wood 11″ Quinto
LP Matador Wood 11 3/4″ Conga
LP Matador Wood 12 1/2″ Tumbadora
Various Meinl Cymbals
Pearl Export 5 Piece Drum Kit
Remo Djembe 14″
Meinl Cajon
Musser 5 Octave Marimba

Upcoming shows

  • 06/05/12 Crash Like This in Nashville, TN at The Basement
  • 06/17/12 Alvin Moore Entertainment in Nashville, TN at Dinner Theater
  • 06/22/12 Wrangler Space in Atlanta, GA at Tavern 99
  • 06/23/12 Alvin Moore Entertainment in Norfolk, VA at TBD
  • 06/25/12 Crash Like This in Nashville, TN at Belcourt Taps & Tapas