Joey Nelson is an American artist from Abbott, United States, born in 1933. He works across blues, country, country pop, outlaw country and singer-songwriter styles.

Overview

Nelson is associated with Full Nelson Music, Inc. and EMI Full Nelson Music. His name is also linked to several group settings, including The Highwaymen, The Offenders, The Record Men, Willie Nelson and The Family, and Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson.

Style and sound

His music is described as drawing on a wide mix of traditions, including samba, highlife, bossa nova, ballads, lounge jazz, surf guitar and cinematic themes. That combination frames a polished, retro-leaning sound that places emphasis on “cool” atmosphere, swing and club-style presentation.

Repertoire and presentation

The work is presented through the Dreamsville concept, with performers appearing as avatars, some established and some newer, singing songs that reference a classic musical era. The Dreamsville setting is presented as a supper-club style world, and “In Dreamsville” is described as the first album in that branded series. It features Velvetina, Carrol Tempest, Blu Lou Milano, Donny Vito, The Tiki Five, Candy Lexington, Benny Chaser and The Nelsonette’s.