Joel Schafer - Percussion, Vox, Sampling.

Birth date / Sign:
April 25 / Taurus

Musical History:
I was born into a family in which music was a daily part of life. My mother
used to wake me up in the morning by singing to me.  We all sang in
church choirs throughout my childhood.  I was often chosen to sing solo’s
during recitals.  I could not imagine life without music.

Bands and Music Industry Resume:
I’ve worked on various projects that never produced a record,
but were great learning experiences.

Underworld Nightclub (2000-2001)- Security.
PFunk40 (2002) – Sound engineer, Bassist.
Asmodeus X (2003-2009) – Percussion, Intelligent Lighting Design
and Engineering.

Musical Influences:
Depeche Mode, Skinny Puppy, The Cure, Ministry, Nine Inch Nails

Film Influences:
Tim Burton, Oliver Stone, Stanley Kubrick

Favorite Movies:
Natural Born Killers, JFK, Nightmare Before Christmas, A Clockwork Orange

Favorite Electronic Drums:
Roland (especially V-Drums)

Favorite Colors:
Black, Red, Orange

Favorite Drink:
Screwdriver, Weller’s Bourbon

Favorite Food:
Seafood Enchiladas

Favorite Cities:
Denver, Albuquerque, SLC

Favorite Provision Songs:
December Morning, Fade, In November, My Only Question,
Could’ve Had it All, Visualize, Crossline, Waiting, Obsession,
The Consequence, Someone Like You, Persistent Rhythm of Before

Most Memorable Provision show:
Has yet to be played.

Currently Listening to / Current Favorite Bands:  
Cause & Effect, Anything Box, Depeche Mode,

Other Interesting Facts:
I like to snowboard, ride motorcycles, go fishing, and playing basketball.
My wife, Jennifer and I have 1 son – Jacob Kyle Schafer…the light of my life

E-Mail Joel S.:
Joel@Provision-Musik.net

Joel S. on Myspace:
www.myspace.com/futility_theory