Musician
Keyboards, Saxophone, Guitar
Joe Kemmerling is a musician and multi-instrumentalist based out of the Twin Cities. Joe plays saxophone and keyboard in a variety of bands, spanning genres including rock, blues, funk, and reggae. Joe also has a solo project called Graf in which he writes his own original music on acoustic guitar and piano.
Joe Kemmerling is the leader of the singer/songwriter project, Graf. Graf is Joe's outlet for writing songs of humor and heartbreak. The music spans across genres and delivers heartfelt messages and stories.
Joe is a founding member of Not a Number, a Minnesota based alternative rock band. The band brings together an eclectic mix of influences ranging from late 1960's/early 1970's rock, 90's grunge, 00's alternative, and contemporary alternative rock/funk, creating a collection of unique original music.
Rooted in classic rock and blues, Brother Jon Band has a style all of their own. Joe Kemmerling joined the band on keyboard and sax in 2023 and has been touring venues across Minnesota and Wisconsin with Jon since.
Trent Romens Band is a Blues-Soul-Jam band hailing from the Twin Cities. From his early days as a blues-rock guitar phenom to his current incarnation as a mature player and thoughtful songwriter, Trent Romens has been a mainstay on the midwestern music scene for years. Joe Kemmerling joined the Trent Romens Band in 2023 on bari sax, filling out the band with powerful horn lines and solos.
Sam Licari and the Sweet Tease is a project by multi instrumentalist and singer/songwriter, Sam Licari. Sam has blended his love for funk, reggae, and blues, in a unique sound that is all his own. Joe Kemmerling joined the Sweet Tease in 2024 on saxophone and keyboard, venturing into his first reggae-inspired band.
Frensz Family Band is a family band! Nobody grew up in the same house, but music brought them together. Frensz Family Band is led by musician Casey Frensz bringing funk, prog rock, and disco to music fans in the Twin Cities. Casey runs Inner Groove Studios in Minneapolis, providing a safe place for creativity and music to thrive. Joe Kemmerling started playing with Casey in 2021, and the two have worked together on numerous projects since.
