Joey Gulizia is a professional musician who has been performing since childhood. By the age of 10, he was drumming regularly with his father Joe Gulizia Sr. and brother Tony. Both of the Gulizia brothers have made music their lifelong occupation.

Along with performing and entertaining, Joey has been involved in music education for over 30 years. He has conducted hundreds of residencies, workshops and clinics for students of all ages. In 1994 he was given the "Excellence in Education" award by the Governor of Nebraska and was inducted into the "Nebraska Music Hall of Fame" in 2001.

Music has taken him all over the world and he continues to travel extensively. He has worked on many musical projects and can be heard on more than 50 recordings with various groups and individuals.

 

Joey with Mannheim Steamroller 2008 photo by Pat Haines

Joey uses Vic Firth and Vaughncraft Percussion Products

Just this past year, Joey performed in Austria and Switzerland (along with Tony, and jazz great, Roger Neumann), performed on the annual "Gulizia Brothers Jazz Cruise", and once again toured with Mannheim Steamroller playing orchestral percussion and wind controller.  In the field of education he was once again involved with numerous artist in school residencies, jazz camps, workshops, and clinics.