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May 04/2008

Joy Basu

Joy Basu's recent performances in San Francisco,CA:

04/26/08 Temple: Pics from the show
04/24/08 Fluid: Pictures coming soon
04/23/08 Supperclub: Pics from the show

Joy Basu

 


April 01/2008

Joy Basu

On March 29 Joy Basu performed at The Rockstars and Pornstars Mayhem Event held at Faces in San Diego, CA. The party was hosted by porn sensation Rachel Solari.

More Pics from the show

 

 


March 28 /2008

Joy Basu

On March 22 Joy Basu performed at Aubergine's 8 Year White Out Anniversary Party hosted by Christine Dolce (aka Forbidden) in San Diego, CA.

Pic on right Christine Dolce and Joy Basu. More Pics from the show

Joy Basu

 


March. 21/2008

Joy Basu

On March 20 Joy Basu performed at Vengance in West Covina, CA. Pic on left - Joy Basu with dancers Cat Alfonzo and Nicole Kristine.

More Pics from the show

 


March. 19/2008

Joy Basu

On March 15 Joy Basu performed at the grand opening of Rockstar Saturdays at Cinespace, Hollywood, CA. The event was sponsored by Rockstar Energy Drinks and Guitar Center. Also on the bill was DJ Jeff Bomb and Shifty from Crazytown.

Pics from the show

 

 

 


March 04 /2008

Joy Basu

On March 1 Joy Basu performed at Faces nightclub in San Diego, CA.

Pic on the right - Lil John n Joy partying after the show.

More Pics from the show

Joy Basu

 

 


Feb. 28/2008

Joy Basu
Robert from In2DeepRadio.com and Basu

On Feb 26 Joy Basu performed at In2DeepRadio.com's 1 year anniversary party in Alhambra, CA. Pictures from the show.


On Feb 22 Joy Basu was interviewed and his mixes with live guitars aired on In2DeepRadio.com

Joy Basu

 


Jan. 22/2008

Joy Basu

On Jan 19 Joy Basu performed at Sin nightclub in San Diego, CA. Also on the bill was DJ Rue.

Pictures from the show.

Video from the show.


Joy Basu

 

 

 


Jan. 10/2008

Sunset Tan

Joy Basu's original music has been licensed and used by:

E Entertainment - Sunset Tan, Soup, and 101 Favorite Star Way Back.
Style Network - Wedding Altered, Isaac, My Celebrity Homes, and Incredible Celebrity Slimdowns
Bravo Network: Work Out and Blow Out

For the full list of shows using Joy's music click here.

 

 


Dec. 29/2007

Joy Basu

On Dec 19 Joy Basu performed at The Supperclub in San Francisco, CA. Also on the bill was DJ Eddy Santana from Energy 92.7, DJ Atimatik, Travis T and many others.

Click here to check out pictures from the show.


Joy Basu

 


Nov. 19/2007

Joy Basu

On Nov. 16 Joy Basu performed at Party Like a Rockstar held at Wasabi Ultralounge in Long Beach, CA.

Click here to watch the video from the show.

Click here to check out pictures from the show.

 

 

 


Oct. 15/2007


Joy Basu

On Oct. 13 Joy Basu opened for DJ BAM BAM, Angerfist, and Superstar DJ Keoki at Murder The Dancefloor. The festival was held at NOS Event Center in San Bernardino, CA.

Click here to check out pictures from the show.



Joy Basu and The Murder girls

 


Oct 9/2007

Hisoty

E Entertainment is using Joy Basu's music on several new episodes of 101 Favorite Stars, Blunders, 101 Incredible Celebrity Slimdowns, My Celebrity Homes, and Access Hollywood. Adding to the list of networks, the History channel is now using Joy's original music for Modern Marvels.



Access Hollywood

 


Sept 30/2007

Joy Basu

On Sept 22 Joy Basu performed at Epic in Los Angeles, CA.

Click here to check out pictures from the show.

Videos from the show are now on the videos page.

 

 

 


Sept 20/2007

Joy Basu

Joy Basu and The Simple Glam Calendar Girls @ Thin N Onyx

On Sept 14 Joy Basu performed a solo set at Thin N Onyx in San Diego, CA.

Click here to check out pictures from the show.

Watch a video from the show.

 

 


July 17/2007

E

E! Channel has licensed and used Joy's original music for the show 101 celebrity slimdowns.

 

 


July 03/2007

Joy Basu

On June 30 Joy Basu and DJ Brian Scott performed at Vanguard in Hollywood, CA.

Click here to check out pictures from the show.

 

 


June 15/2007

Fashion House
My Network

Joy Basu's music has been licensed and used by MyNetwork TV for the shows Fashion House and Desire.


On June 9 Joy Basu performed and did a clinic at George Lynch's Guitar Dojo weekend. The event was held at the Four Points Sheraton, LAX.


Desire
My Network

 


May 30/2007

Joy Basu

On May 25 Joy Basu and DJ Steve Chase performed a Hard Electro set at The Naughty School Girl party in Anaheim, CA. . Click here to check out pictures from the show.

 

 

 


May 02/2007

Joy N Jen

On April 28 Joy Basu performed at 149 Ultra Lounge in Long Beach, CA. The set consisted of Mashups, Remixes and Joy's originals. Click here to check out pictures from the show.

 

 


April 16/2007

GetThisPartyStarted

Once again Joy Basu's music has been used for several new episodes of Access Hollywood. Adding to the list of TV shows using Joy's music are UPN's Get This Party Started and MTV's Tiara Girls.


Access Hollywood

MTV Tiara Girls

 


April 06 /2007

Ilona

"Premonition", has been released on ILONA EUROPA Live Forever Maxi Single titled "LIVE FOREVER" by Sabre Entertainment Records. Vocals by ILONA EUROPA, written by ILONA EUROPA, Joy Basu and Dan Solovitz. Arranged by Joy Basu and Dan Solovitz. Produced by Dan Solovitz and Jonathan Todd.

 

 

 


March 17/2007

Joy Basu
More pictures from the show.

Joy Basu n David Alexander performed an Electro/House set at Sachi in Long Beach, CA for the Pure Evolution fashion show. Also on the bill was DJ Miss Dust. Check out the photos from the show.

Pic on the left: Club Exotic promoter Ashley Piel and Joy Basu.

 

 


March 01/2007

Joy Basu at the Dragonfly
More pictures from the show.

VIDEO from the show.

Joy Basu performed his solo set at the Dragonfly in Hollywood,CA on Feb 28. Also on the bill was Project Steiger. Check out the photos from the show.

Intervue records on myspace does an interview with Jeff Berlin, Michael Elsner and Joy Basu. Click here to read the interviews.

 

 

 


Jan 21/2007

Workout

Bratz board games lisenced Joy Basu's music for promotional use.

Once again, India's leading newspaper The Statesman, does a write up on Joy Basu. Click here to read the article.

Pictures from NAMM 2007 have been posted in the photo gallery.

 

VS
Atma Anur, Marc Pattison, n Joy Basu @ NAMM 2007.

 

 


Dec 21/2006

Workout

Joy Basu's music has been lisenced and used by The Bravo Network for several episodes of Workout, by Direct TV for several episodes of Championship Gaming Invitational, and by Versus network for several episodes of Holy @#*!.

 

VS

Direct TV

 


Dec 15/2006

Joy Basu

On Dec 14th Joy Basu performed his solo set at Heat Nightclub in San Diego, CA.

JB - Dancers

Click here for more pictures.

 

 


Dec 02/2006

Joy Basu
Joy Basu rocking his electronica at Sevilla nightclub. Click here for more pictures from the show.

On Dec 1st Joy Basu performed with Pop Electronica artist Kotoko at Yokohama Arena in Japan. The 3 1/2 hr live concert will soon be available on DVD.

On Nov 17 Joy Basu performed a solo set at Sevilla nightclub in Riverside, CA. Pic on left.

Joy's original music has recently aired on German radio and Japanese television.

 

Joy Basu
Joy Basu n dancers backstage after the Kotoko show.

 

 


Nov 06/2006

Joy Basu

On Nov. 4 Joy Basu performed his solo set at The So Cal Bhangra Bash 3. The set consisted of his originals, Mashups of high energy House, Rock, Hip-Hop, top 40 and Bhangra Remixes.

Pic on left: Joy Basu at So Cal Bhangra Bash 3. For more pictures click here.

 


Nov 01/2006

On Oct. 26 Joy Basu performed with live electronica act Icon Underground at the Cabana Club in Hollywood Ca.

Pic on right:Abstract and Joy Basu before hitting the stage at the Cabana Club. Check out the photos from the show.

 

Abstract n Basu

 

 


Oct 17/2006

Access

Access Hollywood has licensed and used one of Joy's Indian influenced electronica trax for several episodes.

 

 


Oct 12/2006

Beta Records

Joy Basu's tack, Underworld, is on Beta Records Electronica Compilation Vol 2. Other artists on the CD include Icon Underground, DJ Aaron Michael, Leonti and more.

 


Sep 18/2006

Joy N David

On Sep 14, Joy Basu performed with live electronica act, Icon Underground, at The Knitting Factory in Hollywood, CA.

Pic on left: Joy Basu and David Alexander.

Click here for more pictures.

 


Sep 03/2006

Jewel n Joy

On Aug 31, Joy Basu performed his solo electronica mashup set at the Mountain Bar in Los Angeles, CA.

Pic on left: Dancer Jewel n Joy rockin' out!!

For more pics click here.


Aug 22/2006

Beyond the Bull

Two of Joy Basu's Electronic Rock tracks have been licensed by TLC/Discovery Channel and used for several episodes of Beyond the Bull.

 

 


Aug 17/2006

guitar jam

Online guitar resource guitarjam.net kicks off their first issue with Joy Basu as guitarist of the month. Click here to read the interview with Joy.

 


Aug 13/2006

Attila Joy n Claudine

On Aug 4, DJ Attila and Joy Basu did an Electronica set at The 310 Lounge in Santa Monica, CA. On Aug 9 they performed a similar set at Blowfish in West Hollywood, CA.

Pic on left: DJ Attila, Joy Basu and Claudine ROCKIN' out The 310 Lounge.

For more pics click here.

 


July 17/2006

Kill Reality

E Entertainment presents Joy Basu's music on the show Kill Reality.

Artists for Charity CD is now available. Over 18 international artists come together to help raise awareness of underprivileged kids in need! ALL net proceeds are donated to World Vision and their causes. Joy does a guest solo on the 1st track, Guitarists 4 The Kids.

 

Artists for Charity Artists for Charity

 


June 22/2006

Joy Basu

India's leading newspaper, The Statesman, published a 1/2 page artice on Joy on May 26. Click here to read the article.

Joy Basu appears on VH1's "Behind the Music" with Nick Lachey.

 

VH1

 


May 16/2006

Taradise

One of Joy Basu's trax was licensed and used by the The E! Channel for the show Taradise, starring Tara Reid.

One of Joy's trax is on rotation on The Best Damn Sports Period Show.
Joy Basu co-wrote, and produced the song Rush on Mimi Rossi's CD, Listen to the Music.

Joy does a guest solo on the Rogosonic CD, created by Stephen Ross and Ron Cannella. Other guest players on the CD include Rusty Cooley and Toshi Iseda.

 

Mimi
Mimi Rossi - Listen to the Music
Rogosonic
Rogosonic CD

April 10/2006

Poseidon

Warner Bros. recently licensed one of Joy Basu's songs for their blockbuster film, Poseidon, directed by Wolfgang Petersen, starring Josh Lucas and Kurt Russell. The movie is scheduled to hit the theaters across USA May 12/06.


The Bravo Network has licensed and used one of Joy Basu's trax for the show Blow Out.


Blowout

 


Feb 14/2006

Joy Basu Live Remixes and Mashups
Joy and Natalie

On Feb 11 Joy Basu performed 2 sets at the Passage in Hollywood, CA. The 1st set was a solo set of live elecetronica remixes/mashups with shreddin' guitars. The 2nd set was a Top 40 Dance Remix Live set with the Basher (Speak No Evil, Malcolm in the Middle) on Drums.

Check out the photo gallery for pictures from the nite.

Joy Basu  -  Remix Live
The Basher, Joy Basu with Katylin, and Courtney

 


Dec 13/2005

CB Shaw, Joy Basu and Jesus
DJ CB Shaw, Joy Basu and live remixer Jesus D Homewrecker rockin' Vancouver, BC, Canada.

On Dec 10 Joy Basu performed with international super star DJ CB Shaw and live remixer Jesus D Homewrecker in Vancouver, BC, Canada.


Joy Basu co-wrote, performed and produced the track Rock This on Jeff Bowder's double bass drumming instructional DVD. Jeff's credits include Paul Gilbert, David Lee Roth, T.J. Helmerich, Memento, Michael Angelo, and Joy Basu. Get your copy here.

 

Joy Basu and Jeff Bowders
Joy Basu and drummer Jeff Bowders.

 


 

Oct 16/2005

Joy Basu

On Oct 15, Joy Basu performed his electronica set on the runway during The Fuse Fashion Show in Los Angeles, CA.

On left Joy Basu and fashion model Auria Herrera.

 


Oct 10/2005

SciFi

Four of Joy's songs have been licensed by the TV Guide Channel and used on four episodes of Seeing Stars. The Sci-fi Channel licensed one of Joy's tracks for four episodes of Master Blasters.

TV Guide

 

 


Sept 13/2005

Joy Basu
Joy Basu at The Slam Jam Party. Check out video clips of this high energy elctronica set with burning guitars.

On Sep 10 Joy Basu performed an electronica set at the Slam Jam Party in Hollywood,CA.



The Real Desi, a new website all about Desi issues, news, fashion etc. has a streaming audio interview with Joy. Click here to check it out.

Joy's song Deadline originally released on Shrapnel Records in 1991 has recently been used on Japanese television.

 

Joy Basu
Joy gets mentioned in Guitar Player magazine by his former student, Shred Taka, in Mike Varney's spotlight column.

 


July 10/2005

Joy Basu
Joy Basu clinic in Vancouver, Canada

On July 9 Joy Basu did a clinic/performance at Tom Lee Music in Vancouver, Canada.



On July 2, Joy Basu performed with Geneon artist Kotoko at the Amine convention in Anaheim CA.

Joy Basu & Harry Yoshida
Joy Basu and Drummer Harry Yoshida after the Kotoko show in Anaheim, CA.

 

 


June 26/2005

Joy Basu

On June 23, Joy Basu did a clinic on music business and performed a 25 min electronica set at Dekarr Music in Pasadena, CA. The set consisted of Joy's latest original trax along with Joy's remixes and mega mixes of Crystal Method, Hybrid, Brooklyn Bounce, Whitesnake, Bon Jovi, Ozzy, Van Halen and more.

 

 


May 04/2005

Basu

Recent online interviews and columns:
terminatethefat.com:Staying in Shape on the Road
risingstarentertainment.com: interview/story


Joy has been in the studio creating new tracks. The soundbytes page has been updated, now consisting of over 50 trax. Here are a few samples:

Clubotics - Mp3
Baby Sitar - Mp3
NY House Party - Mp3
Zotar - Mp3
Trip On This - Mp3

All music copyrighted to Basu Music.

 


Feb 04/2005


ESP

Joy Basu does a guest solo on guitarist Greg Marra's Collective Disorder CD. The tastefull melodic shred instrumental CD features amazing guitar work by Greg and Glen Sobel on drums. A must for all guitar fanatics.


Joy's music from has recently aired on Australian radio program Fret Net.

Joy Basu appears in the 30th anniversary ESP guitar catalog.

Greg & Joy
Guitarist Greg Marra and Joy Basu

 


Jan 25/2005

Lizzy Joy & Marten
Lizzy, Joy and Marten at NAMM.

Mississippi's newspaper, Sun Herald, has an interview/story with Joy Basu. Click here to read.


Photos from the NAMM show 2005 have been added to the photo gallery.

NAMM 2005 Book 1
NAMM 2005 Book 2



Jan 04/2005

Kotoko
Kotoko

Joy Basu recently performed the following dates in Japan with Geneon electronic rock artist, Kotoko:

12/19/04 - Sapporo
12/22/04 - Osaka
12/25/04 - Tokyo
12/26/04 - Tokyo

The Tokyo shows will air on Japanese TV and soon be available on DVD.


September 04/2004

Jen and Joy
Jennifer Hennacy and Joy Basu got married on July 24.


Highly acclaimed Indian newspaper, Hindustan Times, did a story on Joy Basu. Click here to read the interview/story.

 

 


June 06/2004

Joy Basu  with Tamyra Gray

Joy Basu's recent TV dates with Tamyra Gray have been:

June 03
- Regis and Kelly
June 04 - WB 11 News
June 05 - CBS Early Morning

 


May 29/2004

Joy Basu  with Tamyra Gray
Joy Basu with Tamyra Gray on The Jay Leno Show
On May 28 Joy Basu performed with 19 Recodings artist, Tamyra Gray, on The Tonight Show.

On May 25 Joy performed with Tamyra Gray, on The Ryan Seacrest Show.

April 19/2004

Joy Basu  with Jessica Simpson
Joy Basu with Jessica Simpson on The Apprenctice
On April 15 Joy Basu was on Donanld Trump's realitly show, The Apprenctice.

Joy Basu's Indian trance music has recently aired on Stanford University's WKZU 90.1 FM.

Guitars101.com forum posted a recent interview with Joy Basu. Read the interview.

Music Connection, LA #1 music trade magazine, interviewed Joy and several other musicians about becoming a side man.

March 16/2004

Joy Basu
Joy Basu scored,produced, and performed music for a documentary on making of Master and Commander starring Russell Crowe. Listen to the intro: Maximum Command.

Joy was a behind the scenes guitar coach for VH1's new reality show You Rock With...

Desiclub.com publishes an interview with Joy. Check out the interview along with other Desi related entertainment.

On Feb.5 Indian newspaper, Tehelka, released a story on Joy Basu. Read the interview.

January 22/2004

Joy Basu
Picture used by ESP for their catalog and wall at the NAMM booth.

FOX sportsJoy Basu's instrumental "Thrillseeker" has been liscensed and is on rotation on FOX sports' "The Best Damn Sports Show Period."
The show is hosted by Tom Arnold and Playmate Lisa Dergan.


Joy Basu appears in the 2004 ESP guitar catalog.


January 06/2004

Joy Basu
Joy Basu


Back to the Future Vol 2.
Back to the Future Vol. 2

Joy Basu's guitar work can be heard on Carbon Addict's breakbeat remake of New Years Day, originally by U2. The track is available as a single and on the compilation CD, Back to the Future 80's Vol. 2, released by Topaz Records. Other artists on the compilation CD include Charles Feelgood, DJ Irene and more.


On Jan 3 Joy was once again a featured artist on Bay area cable show Desi USA TV. The 10 minute segment on Joy included live footage and an interview. Joy is now on rotation announcing the show every week.


December 23/2003

Joy Basu with Jessica Simpson on The Jay Leno Show
Joy Basu with Jessica Simpson on The Tonight Show
On December 19 Joy Basu performed with Jessica Simpson on the Tonight Show. Vid caps from the show have been added to the Photo Gallery and a mpg on the Videos page.

Joy Basu speaks openly with Guitarhoo! about his early years, tour experiences, latest release "SinErgy" and more. The Guitarhoo! web site also has links to, and information about many pro and upcoming guitarists. Read the interview on Guitarhoo! by Slang.


December 09/2003

Joy Basu on Desi Usa TV
Joy Basu on Desi USA TV
Desi USA TVOn December 6 Joy Basu was a featured artist on the show Desi USA TV. The 10 min segment on Joy included live footage and an interview.

Joy's music from "SinErgy" is now on rotation at Angel Lace DD Radio.

 


October 28 /2003

Joy Basu with Jessica Simpson
On Oct 25 Joy Basu performed with Jessica Simpson at The The Taj Mahal Casino in Atlantic City.

Picture on left: Joy Basu and Joe Abbatantuono with Jessica Simpson at The Xanadu in The Taj Mahal. More pictures from the show in the Photo Gallery.

Thanx to Colleen0810 for providing the live Atlantic City photos.




October 12 /2003

Joy Basu and Ashline Brillaut
Joy Basu and Ashlie Brillault From The Lizzie McGuire Show.
On Oct 11 Joy Basu performed with Jessica Simpson at The Too-Palooza festival in San Diego CA. The bill consisted of teen star Aaron Carter, Mandy Moore and more. The event was hosted by Aaron Carter, Ashlee Simpson and Ashlie Brillault from The Lizzie McGuire show.

Footage from Joy's recent shows have been added to the videos page.



September 29 /2003

Jessica Simpson
Jessica Simpson
On Sept 27 Joy Basu performed with Jessica Simpson in Louisville, KY.

On Sept 24 Joy performed with Jessica Simpson at The Operation Smile Benefit Party. The event was held in Beverly Hills CA. Also performing was Barry Manilow.

 


September 22 /2003

Joy Basu, Xavier Marshall and Jessica Simpson
Joy Basu and Xavier Marshall with Jessica Simspon at The Taste of Boston.
On Sept 21 Joy Basu performed with Jessica Simpson at The Taste of Boston in Boston, MA. Also performing was The Sugar Hill Gang, DJ Sammy and more.

On Sept 20 Joy performed with Jessica Simpson at The Athletes and Entertainers For Kids Benefit Party. The event was hosted by Shaquille O'Neal took place in Santa Monica, CA.


September 13 /2003

Jessica Simpson
Jessica Simpson
On Sept 12 Joy Basu performed with Jessica Simpson on The Last Call with Carson Daly Show.

Electronic artist, Carbon Addict, recently used Joy's pre-recorded guitar trax for live performances in Romania and California.


September 09/2003

Joy Basu performing with Nick Lachey  on The Tonight Show
Joy Basu with Nick Lachey on The Tonight Show.

On Sept 8 Joy Basu appeared on The Tonight Show with Nick Lachey.

Joy Basu with Jessica Simpson on The ViewOn Sept 3 Joy performed with Jessica Simpson on The View. Picture on right.

Joy can be seen rehearsing and performing with both Nick and Jessica on MTVs new reality show The Newlyweds.

 

 


August 23/2003

Joy Basu with Jessica Simpson
Joy Basu with Jessica Simpson on the Craig Killborn Show
On Aug 19 Joy Basu appeared on the Craig Killborn show with multi platinum artist, Jessica Simpson.

Joy Basu with Jessica SimpsonOn Aug 22 Joy performed with Jessica Simpson on Good Morning America. Pictures from the shows have been added to the Photo Gallery.

 


August 10/2003

Jessica Simpson
Jessica Simpson
On Aug 6 Joy Basu performed with Jessica Simpson in Connecticut for a private Pepsi party. On Aug 8 Basu performed a dual set with Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson at The Hurricane Harbor water park in Dallas, TX. The event was hosted by Carson Daily from MTV.

 



June 23/2003

Miki
Miki
Joy Basu has been co-writting and producing model/guitarist/singer Miki's upcoming CD. "Delusion" from the CD has recieved airplay on 92.7 WQLZ in Springfield, IL. The soundbytes page has excerpts from Miki's CD as well as pre-release clips from Joy's 3rd CD. For more info on Miki check out www.ohmiki.com.

Joy's track "Unity" from the SinErgy CD has been played on 88.9 FM KUCI in Orange County, CA and broadcast on net radio www.kuci.org/drbombay.

Webradio hosted by www.intimateaudio.com has several songs by Joy Basu on rotation as well as "Expressions" by guitarist Tommy Samms (co-written and produced by Joy Basu).

Guitar 9 records features an interview with Joy Basu about his latest release SinErgy.



May 11/2003

Jessica Simpson
Jessica Simpson
On May 10 Joy Basu performed a set with Nick Lachey, from 98 degrees, followed by a set with Jessica Simpson at the Hollywood and Highland complex in Hollywood, CA. The USO event also had Nancy Sinatra on the bill and was hosted by Tom Arnold. The show and the rehearsals for it were taped by MTV for an upcoming reality show of Nick and Jessica.


April 19/2003

MI CD
MICD Vol.4 is a promotional CD released by MI featuring original recordings created by artists currently or formerly enrolled in Musicians Institute. Joy Basu plays some heavy riffs and creates some cutting edge sounds on David Vee's "Don't Weigh Me Down" and Feedback's "Letting Go".


April 14/2003

SinErgy: Joy Basu's electronica CD is now available. This is one of the 1st electronica guitar CDs to be released. Music from this CD has already been licensed to soundtracks, compilation CDs, and GIT for teaching recording techniques. SinErgy has today's hottest trance, house, techno, breakbeats, and a touch of industrial edge. Trancey, guitar tones and effects with spiral, forward, backwards guitar lines like you have never heard before. Moody trippy melodies that will take you to another reality, while the thumpin' high energy will release enough adrenaline to make you pump and grind for days. Stylistically this is truly one of the first of its kind. For those die hard shred fans, no worries there are plenty of jaw dropping rippin' leads to check out. Guest appearances include keyboarsist David Vee (The Gap Band, Jody Watley, David Lee Roth). Keyboardist Julie Greaux (Billy Idol, Berlin, Louis Migel). Iloara Basu on Indian slide guitars and Shawna Basick on vocals.


Jan 24/2003


Jessica Simpson
Jessica Simpson

Joy BasuOn Jan 23 Joy Basu performed with Sony multiplatinum artist, Jessica Simpson, at the pre Super Bowl Legoland benefit concert in San Diego, CA.

David Vee`s single "Don`t Weigh Me Down", featuring Joy Basu on guitar, was used by M Audio at the NAMM show to promote Window`s Media 5.1 Surround sound.

Joy Basu appears in the latest Morley catalog.

Guitar instrumental, Thrillseeker, by Joy Basu has been licensed and used by NBC for the TV series "Passions".



September 30/2002


Joy Basu's new CD, SinEgry, has been completed and will soon be released. Free sound clips from SinErgy as well Joy's recent recordings with other artist are now available on the Soundbytes page. Some of Joy's recent work incudes collaborations and recordings with Julie Greaux (keys and/or vocals for Billy Idol, Berlin, Louis Migel), and David Vee (keys for The Gap Band, Jody Watley, David Lee Roth). Tracks range from dance remixes to heavy industrial tunes.



June 09/2002


Sean Hutch
Sean Hutch, dancers and Joy Basu
On May 22 Joy Basu performed with Basset Hound recording artist, Sean Hutch, at Paladino's in Reseda, CA.

Joy's instrumental, Phase 4, from his upcoming CD, is now available on the Alchemists compilation CD released by Liquid Note Records.

On April 20 India's leading newspaper, The Telegraph, had an article with several pictures of Joy Basu. Check out the Press page to read the article.


April 11/2002



Jessica SimpsonOn April 9 Joy Basu performed with Sony multiplatinum artist, Jessica Simpson, at the Miramar Marine Base in San Diego, CA.

Joy's instrumental, Phase 4, from his upcoming CD, will be one of the songs on the Alchemists compilation CD released by Liquid Note Records. The CD also features guitarists Ron Thal, Joboj, Terry Syrek, Brett Garsed, Rusty Cooley and several other great players. Click here to read more or order before May 2002 at the special pre-order price of £12.99 (official retail price will be £14.99).


April 06/2002


Joy Basu with Joi
Joy Basu with Universal recording artist, Joi, on The Soul Train.
On April 6 Joy Basu performed with NeoSoul Universal recording artist, Joi, on Soul Train.

Joy's scored and produced the music to Gene Shibuya's short martial arts film, "Overman". Some of the music was licensed from Joy Basu's upcoming instrumental CD.


February 22/2002


Joy Basu & Jessica Simpson

Joy Basu with Jessica SimpsonJoy Basu has a picture (shown on left) and interview in the April issue of Guitar Player magazine. Interview done by Matt Blackett.

Joy has been producing new material for singer songwriter Jana Rey and writing with songwriting partner Julie Greaux.

January 24 /2002

Joy Basu
Joy Basu in the Godin catalog

Joy Basu has a write up in the NAMM issue of the Seymour Duncan newsletter. Joy appears in the 2002 Godin guitars catalog.



December 15/2001


A South Asian website based out of Australia called Hot Ashes has posted an online interview with Joy Basu. To check it out go to http://www.hotashes.com.au/home.htm and click on the Feature link under Latest Vibes on the menu located on the left side of the page.



November 26/2001


Joy Basu & Jessica Simpson

Jessica SimpsonOn November 21 Joy Basu performed with Jessica Simpson at the Hob Nobble Gobble 2001 in Detroit, MI.

On left: Joy Basu & Jessica Simpson acting out a skit.


October 31/2001


Joy Basu & Jessica  Simpson
Joy Basu & Jessica Simpson acting out a skit on stage at the Sun Theater in Anaheim, CA.

On Oct 27 Joy Basu performed with Jessica Simpson at The Great American Theme Park in Santa Clara, CA. On Oct 28 they performed at the Sun Theater in Anaheim, CA.




October 6/2001


Jessica  Simpson

On Oct 4 Joy Basu performed with Jessica Simpson at the Fresno, CA fair.


Click here to check out Joy's interview on the ESP guitar website.


August 01/2001

Joy Basu will be performing with Jessica Simpson on the "Dreamchaser Tour." Special guests on the tour are Eden's Crush, Youngstown, Toya, and Plus One. The tour will travel around the country in a portable outdoor theater called the "Extreme Mobile Venue." Similar to carnivals , other events at the shows will include bungee jumping, mechanical surfing, rock wall climbing and other games open to the public. Tickets are now available at www.ticketmaster.com. The tour is scheduled to run through the middle of September. The following are the confirmed dates at the moment. More dates will be added soon.

8/7/01 - Corpus Christi, TX - Concrete Street Amphitheater
8/8/01 - Belton, TX - Bell County Expo
8/10/01 - Joplin, MO - North Park Mall
8/11/01 - Tulsa, OK - Riverparks
8/13/01 - Mankato, MN - River Hills Mall
8/14/01 - Sioux City, IA - Southern Hills Mall
8/16/01 - Green Bay, WI - Bay Park Square Mall
8/17/01 - Madison, WI - East Town Mall
8/18/01 - Moline, IL - South Park Mall
8/19/01 - Cincinnati, OH - Paramounts Kings Island
8/21/01 - Evansville, IN - Roberts Stadium
8/24/01 - Richmond, VA - Paramounts Kings Dominion
8/25/01 - Jacksonville, FL - Fairgrounds/Ice Palace
8/26/01 - Pembroke Pines, FL - Pembroke Mall/Hard Rock Cafe
8/29/01 - Fishkill, NY - Dutchess Stadium
8/31/01 - Newington, NH - Fox Run Mall
9/1/01 - Aberdeen, MD - Aberdeen Proving Ground Army Base
9/2/01 - Charlotte, NC - Paladium at Carowinds
9/7/01 - Niles, IL - Golf Mill Mall

All dates are subject to change or be canceled without any further notice on this web site.






July 19/2001


Joy Basu's instrumental, Thrill Seeker, has been licensed and used by CBS for promoting the following shows:
As the World Turns
Becker Bold and the Beautiful
Country Music Awards
CSI
Early Show
Everybody Loves Raymond

Family Law
Jag
Late Show
Price is Right
Sunday Movie
That's Life
Walker Texas Ranger
Young and the Restless
60 Minutes


Thrill Seeker was also licensed and used as background music by MTV for the show, Undressed.




June 20/2001


Jessica Simpson