About Jody Joseph
Jody Joseph Bongiovi: Founder & Lead Instructor
I come from a very talented family. My first cousin is John Bongiovi, my 3rd cousin is Mario Lanza, and my grandfather was a self-taught musician. I have been involved in singing, performing, playing guitar, and writing since I was a teen. I have been signed to a manager who also managed Leanne Ryhmes and Alanis Morrissette. I was signed to Warner/Chappell for my song writing, and traveled to Nashville and New York to work with some amazing Gold record songwriters.
I have released 7 records of my own, and have co-produced other records, as well. I have produced all my stage shows for myself, as well as my students. I sang the National Anthem at the Meadowlands. I was Jacquie Lee's (first runner up on The Voice 2013) 1st vocal instructor. I started my business in 1997 with 1 student and today I am blessed with over 50+ a week. I have a junior teacher who studied under my direction for the past 7 years and is a former student of mine for 11 years.
Track List:
“What If I Should Fall”
“Ashes”
“Fix You”
“Long Way Home”
The Edge Of Stevie -
Fix your eyes on the Stevie Nicks experience you'll want to see time and time again. Lead by the ever power, Jody Joseph Bongiovi, watch as she and her band bring you along the ride of the original gypsy: Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac. Playing all of the hits, "Edge of 17", "Gold Dust Woman", Rhiannon", and more, this is a show you and your inner dove will truly feel!
Edge of 17.
Jody Joseph performing as Steve Nicks in her “One Diva-One Woman - One Legend” musical. October 22, 2011 at Pollak Theater, Monmouth University, West Long Branch NJ
THEATERICAL SHOWS
4 Common Threads:
On July 11, 2015, Jody starred in her newest show, 4 Common Threads; One Heartstring, at Monmouth University's Pollak Theatre. This show revealed Jody's life-long musical inspiration from these four legendary artists, Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks and Janis Joplin.
One Legend, One Diva, One Woman:
Singer/Songwriter Jody Joseph performing in a theatrical celebration of the music of Janis Joplin and Stevie Nicks...two women who have influenced her career and life.
Who is Jody Joseph, the performer? If you mix the classic rock and roll style of legendary singer, Janis Joplin with the bewitching femininity of rock and roll’s beloved gypsy, Stevie Nicks, you have a recipe for success. Jody Joseph, a talented singer/songwriter in her own right, gives a riveting performance which pays homage to these two legendary rockers who have inspired her. She shines through as an individual who has earned her right to take the stage and entertain people of all ages.
This production is delivered in three flowing sequences. Jody will not only perform as these two extraordinary entertainers, but she will emulate the magic that has invoked thousands of fans to love them. The show will include wardrobe changes in which Jody will appear to look like Janis and Stevie. She will also appear as herself and perform her original songs....the rock and roll daughter of these two women.
Fans of Joplin and Nicks will get blissfully lost in her performances as these two ladies and become exhilarated upon encountering the magic that Jody, herself, will generate. For years, fans of Joseph have remarked how much she sounds and looks like these two legends and yet never mistake her originality. They know who she is and will follow her for years to come.
Jody performed this show at Brookdale College PAC to a packed house on September 25, 2010, where it received rave reviews.
On October 22, 2011 the show was performed at the Pollak Theater, Monmouth University, West Long Branch NJ. A portion of the proceeds from the show were donated to The American Cancer Society – Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
On April 27, 2013 the show was performed at The Strand Center for the Arts, in Lakewood.
"The Common Thread"
June 24, 2012-Feinsteins, NY
Celebrating Janis Joplin and Stevie Nicks
In an intimate setting, Jody Joseph unveils her feelings about life and love through the powerful songs of two legendary rock and roll goddesses. She talks about the common thread that weaved its way thru her own musical DNA, and shows the parallels in her own songwriting.
Tours:
In May 2006, Jody toured with Big Brother and the Holding Company for a brief time and has an open invitation to join them again. Jody fronted Janis Joplin’s original band and brought Janis to life, if only for a brief time.
