Open Road Music Video Starring Joe Janiak – Directed, Shot & Edited by Todd Clark
Posted on June 22nd, 2008 by Jay Green
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One of the members of my HOG chapter recently sent me this video. I have seen it posted by Steve Johnson at Biker Pilosophy. It is a super great song and music video because the words of the song hit on so many motorcycle truisms that we can’t seem to vocalize when someone asks us what is so great about riding a motorcycle or a Harley Davidson. I like how it says flat out we all ride for different reasons.
My favorite part is how the dude parks his Lexus on the street and his Harley in the garage! Second favorite part is “lay her down slow”…reminds me of Dave’s Cruisers Make Better Lovers post.
Really nice video. It gave me a nice start to my Monday morning! Di…I liked the “lay her down soft…” line myself. Thanks for sharing!
It’s amazing how different we all are.
Yes it is amazing how different we all are. You would think that since we all love riding Harley Davidson motorcycles than we would be one big homogeneous black leather clad group with the same likes and dislikes. But that is not the case. Each HOG chapter is different. Within my HOG chapter we have members with very different likes and dislikes. Some like to go fast, some slow. Some like long distance riding some short. Some are white collar and some are blue. We are all different and enjoy this sport in different ways and get different things out of it.
I just want to know where I can get one of those awesome t-shirts the dude is wearing in the video!!!
I want one too.
http://stores.ebay.com/Creative-Solutions-North
It is run by Todd Clark , the guy who directed the video
Jay… did you know that your blog is on Central Time???? I posted my comment at 641pm Eastern Time… Nothing to do with the video, which is AWESOME by the way, but it just struck me as odd… oh well… nevermind….
Laurie, I beat you to it…ordered Jay a t-shirt yesterday. Unofrtunately they only have women’s tees in medium and small…and you know as well as I do that my “girls” just won’t fit in that!
And the time was set to Eastern Standard Time, apparently it didn’t automatically adjust for Daylight Savings Time! š (all fixed now though)
I would like to talk to “Joey” about booking him at Pawhuska Motorsickle Rally. Anyone know how to reach him? If so, please contact me at darrell@oklahomabiker.net
Thanks!
hey where can i get a shirt like the one on the video open road. my father in law rides and i want to get him one. email my at jasonjboe@yahoo.com.
Creative solutions north ebay store is under construction, is it going to be back or is it gone for good, any idea?
please a someone to send me the lyric
J.I. – Here are the lyrics to the best of my abilities, enjoy:
Its a freedom loving lifestyle I adore
Sheās waiting for me behind my garage door
Sheās all dressed up and sheās ready to roll
Never talks back always begging for more.
~
If you donāt ride then you donāt know
Where Iāve been and where Iām going
Its all about the freedom of the open road
Open the throttle and roll
~
Everybody rides during riding season
They ride different there bikes for different reasons
Once you get on it it is hard to get off
If you go down I hope you lay her down soft
~
If you donāt ride then you donāt know
Where Iāve been and where Iām going
Its all about the freedom of the open road
We see more through our sunglass lens
Than youāll ever see in your Mercedes Benz
Itās time to feel the freedom of the open road
open the throttle and roll
~
You donāt ride you donāt know
Its in our blood, its in our soul
Its all about the healing you get from the open road
~
Along the way strangers become friends
This brotherhood of ours never ends
we play lifes hand like a poker run
Sacrifice your time for the fallen ones
~
If you donāt ride you donāt know
Where Iāve been and where Iām going
Its all about the freedom of the open road
It doesnāt matter if your young or old
Running with the pack or rolling on your own
Its all about the freedom of the open road
Grab your handles and roll
thanks Princess Di you are amazing see you
Where can I purchase one of his CDs with the song “Freedom of the Open Road”? I’ve been looking for it but can’t seem to find it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Mark
The director of the video used to run an eBay store where you could purchase the t-shirt and CD (or mp3…I forget which). But the store appears to be closed. From my perspective, this guy is missing a golden marketing opportunity here! But oh well, its his loss I guess. If I ever find anything again, I will post an update here for all of the Joey J & the Shovelheads loyal fans.
I cannot believe no one seems to know more about Joey J & the Shovelheads. I would love to book this band at the XXXth Anniversary of Biker Days in the Great Osage, Pawhuska, Oklahoma.
This video is so awesome, I have searched all over the internet to find where to buy the music and shirt.. Seems it is non-existant..
Anyone got any help out there and direction where to look.. Nobody has this awesome music for sale and the shirt, they are missing on a VERY BIG oppurtunity…
WEb site at e-bay does not exist ?? Tee is awsome and I am looking for at least
four for my family of riders.. Where can I get them -12/22/2009 ? thanks – God Bless and MERRY CHRISTMAS… Rick
Joey J will have a new website in January 2010 at http://www.lowlevelflyers.com
To: Princess Di
You wrote: “ordered Jay a t-shirt yesterday.”
I have been searching the web for 2 days now and can’t find a site.
Would you please share where you ordered it from with us?
I’d love to get a few. One for myself and a few others for presents.
Thanks,
Dennis
Dennis, I will inquire of Joey J on where we can get t-shirts during the month of December 2009. Otherwise I guess we just have to wait til next month and go to http://www.lowlevelflyers.com
Here is Joey J’s response:
Hello Jay!
You can send the people to jmassimoj@yahoo.com for now. That is one of my personal addresses.
Thank You!
Joey J
Hi Jay do you know if Joey J ever got his web site up
the link you gave in the blog does not work.
thanks
John
Sorry, no idea.
The latest from Joey J is the website is delayed and he is re-recording Open Road. He still says the best way to contact him is through the above e-mauil address: jmassimoj@yahoo.com
I want more. Music.Shirts.Video. I hate when I find something that explains the passion and then it gets taken away.
Getting ready to ride to Billings, Montana from New Orleans. Would love to have a full CD of Joeys music. Really pumped me up now more anxious than ever to hit the road
Where can I get the video or audio of this song. And I would also like to get the tshirt
I am really interested in getting a open road t-shirt and the CD that I see mentioned in the youtube video. Only thing is the site they point too is not there.. Anyone know where I can get my hands on the t-shirt or the CD, more primarily the shirt is what I want..
Anyone please help…
Thanks,
Bill
hey guys! anyone have some news??
I sent an email to J Janiak.. btu he’s don’t reply..
Thnks,
M. Timm
No news. Sorry. Obviously there is a demand that is not being met here.
Love the handle bars on his bike when can I get a set and what is the name of them.
I think Joey is a fake
Hi Greg,
Sorry to inform you but, Joey is not a fake. Several months ago, i placed a fairly large order for T-Shirts. I gave the as gifts to friends and relatives. Out of the blue, Joey actually called me and we had a nice conversation. I have talked to him a few times since then. He is a really nice guy, the bike in the video is his bike. He is having some problems getting his site up and running. He lives in or near Los Angeles, I live in Missouri. We have never met, I’m not rich or famous yet he was kind enough to call. To me, that’s not a fake.
Respectfully,
Denis
Hey guys, so I tried to contact Joe.. but no sucess…
I want a t-shirt like the video..
someones have the contact? Joe’s mail??
tnhks!
M. Timm
Brazil
Yo Kid Cuz i need some T-Shirts XMAS right around the corner You dont Ride You dont know soLay her down Slow………IM OUT PEACE
Hey, all I can say is the Video was shot in and around Cleveland, Ohio. I ride those roads. I know the Doug Out parking lot when I see it. I know the Metro parkway when I see it. I know Jacob’s field when I see it. I am looking for the American Flag shirt he is wearing in the Video. I was soooo excited when a friend sent me the video, and now reading all the comments here, kinda disappointed. I hope they realize how much everyone that rides loves that song.
Nothing yet..
I sent emails to Joe’s, but no answer..
Anybody can contact him??
there’s much people interested in your job.. cd’s and t-shirts..
Thanks,
M. Timm
Brazil
I have just received this from Joey today. The following message is directly from him to me. Hopefully you all can now contact him for merchandise. He really is a nice guy.
Dennis
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merchandise! Please direct anyone to jmassimoj@yahoo.com for now and I will take care of them. I have responded to everyone who has contacted me at the jmassimoj address.
Thanks again for all your help!
I owe you.
Have a Happy & Healthy & Safe Riding New Year!
IF YOU DON’T RIDE….YOU DON’T KNOW!
Joey J
Sorry I didn’t get the whole message on the last message. Here is his entire message:
Hello Dennis,
Thank you soooo much for keeping me informed about the demand for the Open Road t-shirts and song.
If you can let your blog audience know that I am in the process of building a website which will be http://www.bluecollarbikers.com I am no longer using http://www.lowlevelflyers.com. I am also going to have the re-recorded version of Open Road available for download on Itunes in January! I am very excited to get my fellow riding enthusiasts what they want. I am anxious to get everything rolling smooth as well however, It’s taking longer than I thought to put in place all the protection for the song and the merchandise! Please direct anyone to jmassimoj@yahoo.com for now and I will take care of them. I have responded to everyone who has contacted me at the jmassimoj address.
Thanks again for all your help!
I owe you.
Have a Happy & Healthy & Safe Riding New Year!
IF YOU DON’T RIDE….YOU DON’T KNOW!
Joey J
Love the song ! Keep up the good work !
Joey:
I like to much this video clip and song.I sad it for you in my Mail.
IĀ“ll repeat for you that IĀ“ve serious dificult to listen and translate your english liricĀ“s and thet is the reason to write for you waiting you send me it (in english)Please do it for me…..
You have here in Brazil a very good friend for ever…
A great hug for you from Brasil….IĀ“m spreading this song…..
Hi Enrique Adolfo Beyersdorf,
If you look at the previous posts “Princess Di // Jun 25, 2009 at 9:15 pm” has already posted the lirics. Just look through the posts and you will find what you seek.
Good luck,
Dennis
Joey:
I like to much this video clip and song.I sad it for you in my Mail.
IĀ“ll repeat for you that IĀ“ve serious dificult to listen and translate your english liricĀ“s and thet is the reason to write for you waiting you send me it (in english)Please do it for me…..
You have here in Brazil a very good friend for ever…
A great hug for you from Brasil….IĀ“m spreading this song…..Hei !!! I found the lirics in this page…thanks…hugs
i have been all the sites u said and still nothing where can we get the shirt in the video we have the cd and t shirts i need to order more and no luck HELLLLP ant ideas that bluecloor web not working lowlevel not working i have shown the cd to alot people and they want it ur talking over 20 people here alot want the t shirts and the 1 shirt in video come on joey give us a web site PLEASEEEEE!!!!!!!!
we need him to go on face book also to be come a fan
Please mail him directly:
Please direct anyone to jmassimoj@yahoo.com for now and I will take care of them. I have responded to everyone who has contacted me at the jmassimoj address.
Also read previous messages, this was part of one of them.
I contaced Joey through the email listed on this blog. Yes, Joey seems very nice and accommodating. I should have my shirts by Wed.2/16/11
I received my Open Road t-shirts from Joey. Great guy…easy to work with.
where can we get the shirts i emailed him for a web site to get them no response helllo joey let us know where to get them
Please mail him directly:
Please direct anyone to jmassimoj@yahoo.com for now and I will take care of them. I have responded to everyone who has contacted me at the jmassimoj address.
Also read previous messages, this was part of two of them.
Dennis has posted, more than once, Joey’s email address. Tell him what you would like and he’ll respond. I think it was the next day after I sent an email to him.
Hello Motorcycle Enthusiasts!
Go to: http://cdbaby.com/cd/joeyj to purchase your download of OPEN ROAD!
Thank you for all your support!
Enjoy,
IF YOU DON’T RIDE…YOU DON’T KNOW !
Joey J
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Just purchased Open Road on iTunes
…and again from CD Baby
Have loved the video for a year now. Bought shirts then but need to replace one. It got messed up working on the bike, go figure. Any chance of a replacement?
I’m not sending you my shirt if that’s what you’re asking. Good luck!
FACEBOOK???????????
what i am asking is where did u get the shirt in the vidieo as far ordering where can i get 1 like it i already have shirts infact 4 of them also are you on facebook also are you coming out with any new songs i tried all the emails and addys to see if u can help me re: getting a shirt like in the videio the flag one thanx sher
Please E-mail him directly:
From Joey J:
“Please direct anyone to jmassimoj@yahoo.com for now and I will take care of them. I have responded to everyone who has contacted me at the jmassimoj address.”
Also if you would have read previous messages, this was part of three of them.
Was on a Poker Run this past weekend in Chesterland, OH….at the first stop I was scanning the crowd…and there he was…he is a super nice guy…even got my pic taken with him…
Check out Joey J’s new website. We will definitely assist anybody looking for music or t-shirts.
Forgot to add the URL bluecollarbikers dot com
Don’t worry Enrique it was hard for me to listen too also and I’ve lived in the United states my whole life.
to order shirts go to bluecollarbiker.com
sorry folks that site is bluecollarbikers.com
as far as i can tell the only thing is shirts i did not see any cd’s
Hi everyone!
I’ve seen a lot of you asking for the t-shirt in the video, and I found a website where you can buy it:
http://bluecollarbikers.com/products-page/
Haven’t read all the comments, so not sure if you already got a site, but here’s another one then!
If anyone knows where to get the cd, please write a message !
Live to ride, ride to live!
Thanks Lasse. It’s about time they got that website up. This chain of comments has been going on for 5 years now!