Today we’d like to introduce you to Joey Kash.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I was born in Philadelphia, PA, in October 1982. Started playing the guitar in 5th grade (10 years old – 1993). Started writing music immediately and cofounded my 1st band “Aftershock.” 1st time in the studio – 1997 (14 years old) with 2nd band “Innocence” at C&C Music, where Fuel recorded their EP “Porcelain”. 1996 just months before our self-titled EP.
Played in many local cover bands touring the East coast playing from as far north as New York City, NY, and as far south as Panama City Beach, FL. Continued to write and work on original music nonstop while traveling with cover bands. Formed the original band “Tempertrend” in 2002 in Hazleton, PA.
The music written in this project is the focal point of the music and sound I have today. It was at this point I had stopped playing cover music completely, and focused solely on writing music. 2005 my son, Caden, was born and in 2007 my son, Bryson, was born.
Tempertrend had become a household name in the Philadelphia area, opening for national recording artists monthly all the while our song “Like Me” was aired weekly on 93.3 WMMR in Philadelphia. My goals and viewpoint of life started to change after my children were born. I was always able to balance music/work/personal life, but I always wanted to be part of something bigger than myself that not everyone is able to do.
I wanted to be able to “be something” and always know that my children could be proud of me, and most importantly, that they would always be taken care of for the rest of their lives. In 2011, I started talking to an Army recruiter, and in June of 2012, I started my Active Duty career in the United States Army.
I have been traveling my entire life since I started playing music, and now with the Army. I have been stationed in Fort Drum, NY, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, deployed overseas to Kuwait, Iraq, and Syria, and finally stationed here in San Antonio.
I have been given the opportunity to start playing my music under the stage name “Joey Kash”. The Rock Box, Paper Tiger, and 502 Bar are a few of the bigger venues that have welcomed me with open arms, as well as a few smaller favorites; Francis Bogside and Black Clover Pub.
I have also been welcomed by so many amazing musicians in San Antonio, and I am grateful that I am a part of this musical family. I only hope that I am seen as a supportive member, and I will always continue to support local artists no matter where I am.
I am not playing music to get signed by a major record label at this point, although that would be amazing. That’s everyone’s goal, right? However, my music has been accepted in this city and it’s all that I can really ask for. Playing on stage, and knowing people really like what you’re doing is the best feeling in the world.
I look forward to both my career in the Army as well as being a part of the music scene here in San Antonio. I am hoping more people catch on to the music and join me on this journey.
The one thing that will always stand out in my life is that my mother and father were always there. They supported my brothers and me in everything we have done. For me, it went from knee-high football games to the smallest gig played in a tiny bar in the middle of nowhere. My best memory… when I looked into the crowd, my father was always there with a smile on his face.
When my father passed away in 2015 from complications with cancer, it really hit hard to realize he wasn’t going to be “in the crowd” anymore. I only hope that I am half the man and father he is to my children and that I continue to make him proud.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
The constant change of band members due to inability to commit and personal life choices, None of which have caused bad blood. I am still very close to every band member from 5th grade until now.
Music is not an easy lifestyle and career. As a musician, you can not live off of the money made (if any money is made at all). You really have to love and believe in what you’re doing.
Are there any important lessons you’ve learned that you can share with us?
There are way too many great lessons I have learned along my journey through life. I have seen a lot of what “Not” to do as well as adapted to change myself into the man I want to be.
So that is what is important, be able to look at yourself and know what needs to change, and also know your strengths. Use them for good.
Contact Info:
- Website: Www.tempertrend.com
- Instagram: @joey_kash_music
- Facebook: Facebook.com/tempertrend
