Joel Eckels and Friends

Joel Eckels is an American singer-songwriter, producer, and sound engineer based in Los Angeles, whose music blends influences from Americana, Blues, Funk, Rock, and Soul, particularly drawing inspiration from his mentor Bill Withers and classic rock like Led Zeppelin. Beyond his artistic output—which includes singles like “Sick and Tired” (2024) and “Ugly” (2025)—Eckels is a foundational figure in the LA music community, having spent over a decade as a talent buyer and curator for prominent venues like Room 5 Lounge and the Hotel Cafe, where he also created and hosted the long-running “Monday Monday” songwriting showcase series. He is also a highly successful production manager and Front of House Sound Engineer for major touring acts, notably Lukas Nelson & Promise of The Real, using his extensive background in live sound and community building to inform his own honest and raw songwriting. His event, Joel Eckels and Friends, which is scheduled for December 3, 2025, at the Hotel Cafe Second Stage, is typical of his commitment to collaborative performances that highlight the cross-pollination of talent within the local music scene.