Joe Croyle

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A SINGER AND PIANST FOR ALL SEASONS!

Add excellence to versatility and you get Joe Croyle. He lends class and sophistication to any event. Joe is gifted in many styles of singing from standards and pop songs to an Irish tune.

About Me

Biography

Joe’s professional singing career took off at full speed when, at 16, he was handpicked out of 3500 teenagers to join The Young Americans. International tours and network television appearances followed leading to a stint with The Kids Next Door, a recording with another vocal group and an invitation to be the featured group in Jim Nabors’ nightclub act.

It wasn’t long before Joe was invited to appear with Sally Struthers in her act, performing on the Jerry Lewis Telethon, Merv Griffin and Dinah Shore shows. In one of the highlights of Joe’s burgeoning career he was hired to sing with Mama Cass Elliott. In a devastating twist of fate, his only appearance with Miss Elliott, before her untimely death, was a two-week sellout run at the London Palladium. Joe recently had the honor of attending the dedication of Ms. Elliot’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Back from London, Joe was invited to join Ann-Margaret's act as a featured singer. Two years later, he joined Peter Marshall's group, Chapter Five, traveling the U.S. for six years, with appearances on major television shows, and a command performance for President Carter at the White House.

Joe’s career has run the gamut from high profile backers’ auditions in both NYC and Los Angeles to countless radio and television jingles. His voice can be heard on the theme song for Sally Struther's television series Gloria. He also has the distinction of singing for President and Mrs. Regan. Joe went on to produce his own highly successful group, The Caroling Company, appearing on Good Morning America, The Addams Family movie, and Scrooged starring Bill Murray. The Caroling Company had the honor of performing for many high profile celebrities including one of Joe’s heroes, Mel Torme`, inspiring him to release his highly touted CD titled, A Tribute to Mel Torme`.

Currently, Joe is developing a one-man-show based on his extraordinary experiences in the entertainment industry. He is also Musical Director and a member of the iconic Modernaires who were recently inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. When not traveling internationally in song, Joe and his wife, celebrated photographer, Mary Ann Halpin, live in Palm Springs California.

You can catch Joe on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at Woodhaven Country Club in Palm Desert.

“Listening to Joe sing is a heart-filling pleasure. His way with a lyric and the mellow perfection of his voice makes me smile whenever I hear him!”

----Amanda McBroom, lyricist, composer of the “The Rose.”
“Duke- Billy Strayhorn, Miles-Gil Evans, Tormé-Marty Paich. A Joe named Croyle has picked up the torch from the later dynamic duo and, with his own considerable vocal clout, once again lights up that long ago landscape of exquisite talent and taste.”

---Alan Copeland, arranger-conductor of the Grammy-nominated LP, Basie Swingin’,Voices Singin’
“I feel very fortunate to know Joe Croyle and his wife Mary Ann Halpin-such a creative couple! Joe entertained me and my friends at my Birthday party. He has a magical voice and presence that enthralled and entertained everyone there. What a treasure he is. A special talent and a joy to know.”

----Linda Gray, actress, Star of the TV series, Dallas
“I had an elite group of great talents with whom I performed for many years. One of the real stand-outs was the charm, skill, and pipes of crooner Joe Croyle. If you get a chance, go see him perform! By all means if you need to hire a singer for anything, Joe it is the best there is!”

----Peter Marshall, singer, TV host of Hollywood Squares.

PIANIST / SINGER

Joe brings class to every occasion. He can provide piano bakground for a cocktail party and sing also, or create a special show for you. Not only is Joe a Pianist Singer, He can also provide you with a duo, trio or a quartet of world class musicians. Jazz and American Songbook is his specialty. If you have a special themed evening, he can make that happen. With over 40 years of singing professionally, Joe’s passion for music has never ceased to grow. There are only a handful of artists that are superb in their ability to interpret a song. Joe Croyle definitely ranks among them.
THE MODERNAIRES

You'll blast to the past when you book this amazing big band singing group. This legendary singing groug is great for Big Band concerts, fundraisers and special large events. The Modernaires have been inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. Their repertoire includes 40's standards and fifties classics. Retro is big with a young audience now!

Services

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THE MODERNAIRES

Big Band

THE MODERNAIRES

You'll blast to a past when you book this amazing five piece singing group. Great for a house gathering or any fun of event. Their repertoire includes 40's standards and fifties classics. Retro is big with a young audience now!

Palm Springs / So Cal Area

SINGER

Palm Springs / So Cal Area

SINGER

Joe brings class to every occasion. He can provide piano bakground for a cocktail party and sing too, or create a special show for you. Jazz is his specialty but if you have an ethnic themed evening, he can make that happen. With over 40 years of singing professionally, Joe’s passion for music has never ceased to grow. There are only a handful of artists that are superb in their ability to interpret a song. Joe Croyle definitely ranks among them.

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