Q&A: Country rocker Joel Gibson Jr. on humble beginnings, his work ethic, and innovating through the pandemic

Kitsap Scene

Mar 16

Joel Gibson Jr. of Silverdale has played music most of his life, but his career as a musician began in earnest in 2017. Since that time, the country rocker has built a loyal fan base from the ground up.

We spoke with Gibson about his journey as a musician, his work ethic, and the innovative ways he found to continue playing live music throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

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