We are pleased to announce that JOE PIKET AND THE STORM have been signed by ELIJAH RECORDS. Their new CD, THE WATERS OF LETHE, is now being sold on
Amazon.com, Tower Records, and many other retail and on-line outlets.

The River Lethe was a mythical river, similar to the River Styx, where the souls of the dead went after their time on Earth had ended. Upon reaching Lethe, these souls were given a chance at eternal life; they had only to drink from the waters of Lethe. Having drunk from those waters, however, they would immediately lose all memory of their time on Earth; loved ones, family, friends, good times, all of their experiences would be forgotten, lost to them forever. Was it worth the price?

IN THE STUDIO: Dave, Joe, Nelson and Mark. Click here to listen to samples from Joe's new CD, "Father Time".	Putting down keyboard tracks for the new disc or just posing? Either way, "Father Time" is now available...finally!
Joe Piket recently received an award from NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg for THE STORM's new version of Billy Joel's "New York State of Mind", featured on "The Waters of Lethe", on Elijah Records.	Leon Russel and Joe Piket get ready to hit the stage at the Patchogue Theatre this past July. Joe appeared with the Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute band, Cold Shot. For more info on Cold Shot click HERE.
JOE PIKET WITH JASON BONHAM	JOE PIKET WITH RANDY JACKSON

It's here!!! Click THE MUSIC to see live video clips from The Storm's recent show at Kenny's Castaways in N.Y.C. You can hear the short ("radio-edit") version of "The Waters of Lethe", the new "mini-epic" by Joe Piket and The Storm, by clicking on THE MUSIC. This version will give listeners just a taste of what the full song sounds like. Read the article from Aural Fix. The full-length version can be heard on The Storm's new cd, "The Waters of Lethe", available now on the Elijah Records web site. Click here: Elijah Records - News. Joe and the band also had the pleasure recently of appearing with Randy Jackson for the third time. Click here to read a review.

CHECK OUT CLIFFORD BOWDIN'S REVIEW OF THE STORM'S LIVE SHOW...CLICK HERE

"When I see these guys walking through the door, I say 'Thank G-d!'"
George Marshall, sound engineer, The Downtown, Farmingdale, N.Y.

"In the spirit of Billy Joel and Harry Chapin comes another local singer/songwriter who captures the personality of the every-man; his name is Joe Piket.....Piket received praise for his sensational song-writing abilities on his debut album, NINE TIMES FRAMED, which put him in the local spotlight as an outstanding songwriter and storyteller. Now, with TEMPEST, expect a lot more of the same." Don Sill, Good Times Magazine

"Now this is cool cool cool...A fine fine mix of early (Sil)Marillion, classic Kansas, Deep Purple, early Musical Box Genesis – A bombastic, delicate, intricate, warm, anthemic, rocking old school prog feast...big bad, bouncy and meaty. Great big blues edged (Jon Lord flavoured) organ counter...warm reflective keyboard interlude...Steve Rothery style choral guitar … carry on my wayward son….it rules." www.organart.com

"The instrumentation is of professional-caliber: the bass plugs away like lightning; the guitar work is exceptional, especially on the solos; the drums ride the Prog into the sunset; the synth glitters like the sun drenched waters of Lethe. The entire song is very well done: one-half Andrew Lloyd Webber, one-half Yes....Pure Prog Gold. Great work." REVIEW BY KPC, Orange Entropy Records Independent Reviews

"Joe Piket and the Storm are definitely one of the best "live" bands you'll ever see. Joe Piket is a great songwriter, add that to personal ability and a great band, then you'll know what we mean." - Cliff Bowdin - New Music Showcase

"JOE PIKET AND THE STORM are one of the best-sounding live bands on the Long Island scene. Period. Their music is colorful, the lyrics are meaningful, and their overall sound is sharp and powerful." - Andrew Sulo, Power of Music Productions

"Joe Piket is not only a superb songwriter, he's also an accomplished pianist. If you're into deep lyrics and contemporary pop that has meaning, you should give JOE PIKET AND THE STORM a chance." - Janelle Jones, L.I.E.

"When he's not sounding like Warren Zevon or Iggy Pop, Joe Piket's greatest strength is in his fingers." - Kevin Amorin, Newsday

"So come meet the new Boss...Joe Piket and The Storm...Joe Piket can best be described as the Bruce Springsteen of Long Island." - Mike Ferrari, Aural Fix

"Zero To Ninety"is better than most commercially successful pop
music." - Matthew Sheahan, NYSounds.com