Music runs deep in Devin Joseph’s blood. It’s how his parents met once upon a time in New Orleans. His father was a music producer and manager at a recording studio when Joseph’s mother walked in with a friend who needed help with back up vocals on her upcoming recording. That’s when Joseph’s mother stepped in the booth to lend her voice, and the rest you might say is history.
Several years later, Joseph and his siblings became part of the story, but were uprooted from their Louisiana home in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Joseph was only 5 years old at the time so his only memories of New Orleans were of his grandmother’s house. The experience has left a lasting impression on the family and given them strength in all their endeavors.
“The storm took a toll on our family who had to just pack up and leave,” says Joseph. “It’s really helped us come a long way and has been our drive to achieve our goals. Knowing my heritage and where I’ve come from gives me extra fuel to put more into what I’m doing.”
The focal point of his life so far has been music project Jacob’s Ladder. Joseph and his siblings formed the band in 2009 with the encouragement of his parents. His sister Brianna Joseph, 18, and brother Ryan Joseph, 20, are both vocalists and guitarists, while he adds to vocals and plays bass. All homeschooled, the siblings were able to devote time and energy to their music, and Joseph, now 16, has played with the band at many local Tallahassee events and venues.
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