Reprinted from the 2/23/98 POLLSTAR- Gigs & Bytes

As more and more new music sites continue to spring up in cyberspace, innovation is key in attracting attention. One of the more innovative sites for independent music seekers is joe’s Grille (http://www.joesgrille.com), which offers visitors the chance to tap into an extensive database of information on its clients, which can be custom-tailored to an individual searcher’s musical preferences.

For example, if you’re a fan of the Dave Mathews Band, you can input Dave Mathews into the site’s internal search engine, and be presented with a list of stylistically similar artists who are distributed by joe's Grille. Real Audio clips are included, and, of course, if you like what you hear, you can purchase the music online.

The ultimate purpose behind the site is to give otherwise unsigned artists a chance to distribute their music online, which is nothing new. However, the approach which Joe's Grille takes is somewhat unique, making it a worthwhile visit, whether you’re shopping for music or looking for a way to have your own material distributed.