Explore sample tracks of the music of Regular Joe! We're adding more all the time, so be sure to check back to discover what's new.
Recorded at Jack Straw Cultural Center, Tom Stiles (sound engineer)
“She Looks Right Through Me” Frustrated that his mom is still pushing for him to apply for a women’s scholarship, Joe retreats to his room. He laments that his mother, who has been a support and inspiration his whole life, looks right through him to the girl he never truly was.
(Performed by the composer, Sarah Mattox, until our Joe, Roland Beach, can record it this summer. Michael Matlock on piano.)
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"All You Can Be is You" Having agreed to meet best friend Mel at the coffee shop where his crush Vicki is working, Joe turns to his imaginary father figure...A 1950s-60s style crooner/movie star in the form of a poster on his wall, for a pep talk. His idol comes to life and reflects Joe's own thoughts back to him. All he can be is himself!
(Performed by Mark Davies as Walter/Idol with Michael Matlock on piano.)
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"Capitol Hill" It's the Alliance Cabaret! Mel and the ensemble perform this homage to the counterculture of the 1980s/90s in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, and particularly Seattle's 1992 Pride, which was the first in the country to include the "T" in LGBT. No other city followed for three years.
(Performed by Phoenix Bolme as Mel, Sarah Mattox and Mark Davies ensemble, with Michael Matlock on piano.)
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"My Tuxedo" After the Alliance Cabaret, Mel has dismissed all the other performers and finishes cleanup alone. Having received many compliments on his tuxedo, he struggles with why it...and his identity...still feel so uncomfortable. He feels he's only accepted when he shows others what they want to see, not who he truly is.
(Performed by Phoenix Bolme as Mel with Michael Matlock on piano.)
“He Took Me Dancing” Joe's mother, Kate, is about to go on another date with her long-time friend and coworker, Walter. Joe realizes that Kate and Walter have gotten past the dreaded third date. Kate confesses that Walter, not her usual type, has truly surprised her in the most wonderful ways.
(Performed by Anne Allgood as Kate and Michael Matlock on piano.)
“Siren Song” The scholarship committee is meeting and it’s Kate’s turn to host! With wine and snacks in hand, they swap stories about various challenges they’ve faced as women and ridiculous lines they’ve heard from men. Kate takes on the role of the indomitable Sea Witch with her chorus of sirens as they celebrate the power of women’s voices raised together!
(Performed by Anne Allgood as Kate and Michael Matlock on piano, with sopranos Jennifer Campbell and Kimberly Giordano and mezzos Sarah Mattox and Susan Salas.)
“All I Can Be is Me”-reprise Joe, now living with best friend Mel, delights in his newfound freedom to be who he truly is in this exuberant street scene. He feels ready to take on the world!
(Performed by the composer, Sarah Mattox, until our Joe, Roland Beach, can record it this summer. Michael Matlock on piano.)
“Kate’s Promise” After over a month with no contact, Joe agrees to meet with Kate at the Alliance Cabaret. Kate has done a lot of thinking and has been doing the hard work in therapy. Realizing how wrong she has been, and how much she hurt her son, she offers her sincere apology and makes a promise to support Joe as he deserves going forward. They reconcile.
(Performed by Anne Allgood as Kate and Michael Matlock on piano.)
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"Medusa" Mel opens the next Alliance Cabaret, introducing herself to her chosen family as Brook for the first time! She joyfully tells the audience to, "Be loud, take up space! Love who you love and love who you ARE, and don't take any shit from anybody!"
(Performed by Phoenix Bolme as Mel/Brook with Michael Matlock on piano.)