Harry Joynes

Harry Lee Joynes III
A.K.A
“The Man”

Mr. Joynes began his career as a percussionist when he was a child in 1966. Since then he has traveled around the world listening to the essential universal rhythms that we all have within ourselves because music knows no barriers. Harry refined and honed his chops to a level of proficiency that can only be described as “In The Pocket” and consistently packs the dance floor where ever he performs. He is well known for his unique style; he plays left handed, but is right handed.
Harry has played with several bands around the Puget Sound area and was the recipient of the prestigious Washington Blues Society award for “Best Drummer” for 1995 and 1996. His style and technique are a reflection of the many genres that influence his playing style.
Several blues artists around the state as well as national artists have relied on “The Man” such as "Loose Gravel", Steve Stefanovich, Bill Brown, Leslie “Stardrums” Milton, Nicole Fournier, Joe Blenis, Tim Hall, Karl Thurman, and Billy Stoops, "In The House", "Ebborah & The Show Stoppers" and Jerry Kennedy to name a few.
Harry has also played with some national artists when they were in the area, such as Billy Branch, Carl Weathersby, John “So Blue” Weston, and Sista Monica, as well as many artists from Oregon.
Genres covered are funk, reggae, ska, blues, rock, metal, zydeco, country, bluegrass, celtic, afro-cuban, Brazilian.