All Dressed Up, May 19, 1994
Earliest known photo of Joel “the fairview ninja” Plaskett, in a fashion layout. Plaskett sports “kicking shoes (great for kicking!)”.
Thrush Hermit Cover, April 4, 1996
Joel Plaskett in his first band, Thrush Hermit, talking about getting signed to Elektra and their album The Great Pacific Ocean. By James Covey
Down at the Khyber, May 17, 2001
Joel puts on his walking hat for his second solo album. Lezlie Lowe calls him “an old man in a young man’s body.”
Rock Camp – 7th Annual Hot Summer Guide
Ruth Minnikin and Joel Plaskett stuck in a canoe with only their guitars to paddle with. Carla Gillis writes about their experiences at summer rock camps.
A Man and His Guitar, Feb 17, 2005
Chuck Teed writes about Joel and his new album, La De Da, and his solo acoustic tour.
The Two Joels, August 2, 2007
On hometown fame and his “party record” Ashtray Rock. By Ian Gormely
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This article appears in May 28 – Jun 3, 2009.