Just me at the moment : )
I play in a guitar trio as well called 'The Picnic Club' with Mr David Breen and Mr Timothy Rowing-Parker!
Influences
When I was about 10, I borrowed A few albums off my best mate's mum She lent me 'Urban Hyms' by The Verve, 'Stanley Road' by Paul Weller and 'Morning Glory' by Oasis. I taped them all and played them to death! My Dad gave me 'Revolver' by The Beatles around that time, and he started getting me into Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones and U2. Around 1997-2000 when I started drumming I got into Blink 182 and Greenday in a big way but around sixth form time I discovered The Stone Roses, The La's, The Libertines and Particularly Jeff Buckley. After hearing his 'Grace' album, I started trying to explore artists I had heard lots about but never really got into. Among these were Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Velvet Underground, Van Morrison, The Doors, Love and many more. Over the last year or two I've drifted more towards really stripped down acoustic music by people like Ryan Adams, John Martyn, Nick Drake and Joni Mitchell.. . .
Hey I'm Joe, I'm from the beautiful town of Walsall in the West Midlands, but have temporarily escaped to Cheltenham for a few years :)
I sing songs about my friends, my family, myself, and the bizarre world that we find ourselves in!
I am currently working on my as yet untitled debut album with emerging local producer Tim Rowing Parker. . .it should be done by September but listen out for news about my EP which will be on sale before!
Most of my gigs are the result of a huge ammount of blagging but I can proudly say so far I have gigged with the likes of The Holloways, David Jordan, and the awesome Fyfe Dangerfield (Guillemots frontman!). Somehow this year I have performed at Wychwood Festival alongside artists such as The Divine Comedy and Billy Bragg, Cheltenham Jazz Festival along with the likes of Van Morrison and Mr Scruff and (after 11th July) Two Thousand Trees Festival on a bill which includes Frank Turner, Reuben, Art Brut and a host of new and upcoming local acts such as Jim lockey and Tubelord!
Stay tuned for news about upcoming gigs and the EP and Album Releases!
Thanks for taking the time to check out my site, give me a shout if you want me to send you any of my current (and very rough) demos!!
I usually have them with me at gigs so make sure you get one off me after.
Take care
joe x
absolutely loving the new stuff my friend, really am, glad everything went well at 2000 trees. sorry couldnt text you back the other day literally dont have a penny to my name! but yeah bjm was awesome typically emphatic reverb distortion noise with melodies and of course the normal banter classic stuff. anywho be good to see you soon grab an ep off you my mum loves it and cant use the web haha stay safe mate see you soon x
heyy gorgeous so sorry i havent texted u back i have no credit. i know i miss you tooo so much!!!! what have you been doing?? and when are you back - you better come and see me. so weird before u texted me i had been saying to steph how much i missed you and how long itd been since we'd seen eachother.love you lots xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
carpe diem indeed!! Lovely to see you last night hun! Was a bit worse for wear this morning as you can imagine!! Hope your OK dude...I need to come see you play asap!!XXX
YAY mate - you know its a geek party yeh?? as in u have to dress like a twat... and it begins at 7.30 prompt... yes the rugby will be on. eugh STUPID RUGBY xxxxxxxxx miss you
Liking what your doing, glad to see your keeping busy and doing well.
Just dropping by to let you know about two fantastic nights of the very best live Music happening THIS WEEK!
TUESDAY 9TH OCTOBER L.A ROCK CAFE CANNOCK ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC' NIGHT
Come along and take the opportuniy to showcase your talents, belt out some covers or simply enjoy great live music in a great chilled atmosphere.
The Open Mic Night is also a great opportunity for you to meet like-minded musicians and music lovers, promote your up and coming musical projects and gigs.
Hope to see you all there. FREE ENTRY. OVER 18'S.
FRIDAY 12TH OCTOBER LA ROCK CAFE CANNOCK FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHT CLUB
Live band play off, with the winner announced at the end of the night, and £100.00 prize money up for grabs.
In the ring this month we have KMA, YOUR BIGGEST FANCLUB and UNDECIDED HEROES.
ONLY £3.00 ENTRY. OVER 18'S
Check our space for more details, or just get in touch. Hope to see you there!!!!
mate, that sucks he's a legend! hope your all good, i've bin riding, smoking and drinkin loads with a bit of surfin, well good xcept for my entire body being covered in cuts and bruises, think brauno's comin down to ride today should be good!
