Born with Cerebral Palsy and confined to a wheelchair, Joey began playing guitar and writing songs at age three. His first stage appearance was with 70's rock legend Edgar Winter at six, and after that he knew that music was what he wanted to do. The Joey Odum Blues Project is a power trio that combines driving grooves with mostly crisp and clean, but strong guitar work. Come see for yourself what it is like to be part of the Joey Odum Experience! "Work Hard To Play The Blues" is the debut release from The Joey Odum Blues Project featuring Joey Odum with two of Southern Illinois' finest musicians. Mick "The Stick" on drums and background vocals, and Mark Moreno on bass, and background vocals, with specal guest Shadi Frick on Hammond B3 Organ, and piano. This disc contains 10 original blues tracks that are straight from the heart. Enjoy! ..

Some of Joeys musical influences include the following-

Stevie Ray Vaughan, B.B. King, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, Buddy Guy, Howlin' Wolf, Sam Cooke, Wilson Pickett, Jimi Hendrix, Freddie King, Albert King, Jeff Healey, Gov't Mule, ZZ Top, Little Feat, Willie Dixon, Joe Bonamassa, Muddy Waters, Johnny Lang, The Allman Brothers Junior Wells Paul Butterfeild