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Joe Driscoll
Funk / Folk / Hip Hop

Indy Award Winner- Best Solo Act Of The Year



my heart, my head, and 10,000 couches
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/18/2009
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   Joe Driscoll: General Info
Member Since11/9/2005
Band Websitewww.joedriscoll.net
Band Membersvoice, beatbox, guitars, bass, mbira, poetry, didjeridoo, loop pedal, harmonica, chants, keys, melodica, kalymba, rants,rhymes stories, music, me
Influencesbob marley, beatles, bob dylan,tribe called quest, ani difranco,outkast, cee-lo, credence clearwater,dead prez, wu-tang, r.e.m., nas, led zepplin, de la soul, b.i.g., joni mitchell,damian marley, rickie lee jones, johnny cash, tupac, willie nelson, buju banton, micheal jackson, capleton, mfdoom, soulive,killa kella, pharcyde, beastie boys,martin sexton, arrested development, d'angelo, peter gabriel, cockroach, moldy peaches, diane cluck, dave deporis, regina spektor,lou reed, rage against the machine, krs-1, public enemy, joe mintz, paleface, willy mason , gorillaz, bernie allen, gym class heroes, jorge ben, midnite, jimmy cliff, al green, marvin gaye, bobby mcferrin , andrew loyd weber, beethoven, miles davis, john coltrane, dave brubeck, g. love and special sauce, mobb deep, woody guthrie, ledbelly, thelonius monk, charlie parker, digable planets, fugees, lauryn hill, alice russell and all quantic posse, yuka yamamoto, dufus,the roots, erykah badu, david gray, bright eyes, nirvana, pearl jam, dj canguru, 1000s of 1, john browns body, toby goodshank, baby skins, u2, last poets, saul williams, roots manuva, mia, stevie wonder, fela kuti (bad man!), antibalas, barefoot gravediggers, los blancos, paul simon, tricky, massive attack, sade, sinead o'connor, bjork and millions more......
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Record LabelLocalization Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 18 2009 8:00P
WESTCOTT THEATER SYRACUSE, New York
Jul 23 2009 8:00P
SECRET GARDEN PARTY W/CHAI WALLAHS NEAR HUNTINGDON
Jul 24 2009 4:30P
SECRET GARDEN PART W/ONETASTE COLLECTIVE NEAR HUNTINGDON, London and South East
Aug 2 2009 7:30P
KENDAL CALLING FESTIVAL LAKE DISTRICT, Northeast
Aug 7 2009 9:00P
CASEY’S CANTERBURY, London and South East
Aug 14 2009 8:00P
CROSSAINT NEUF FESTIVAL SOUTH WALES, Wales
Aug 21 2009 8:00P
GREEN MAN FESTIVAL W/CHAI WALLAHS SOUTH WALES, GLANUS PARK ESTATE, Wales
Aug 29 2009 9:00P
TWISTED WHEEL GLASGOW, Scotland
Sep 4 2009 8:00P
RIFT VALLEY FESTIVAL NAIROBI
Sep 19 2009 4:00P
THE FREE RANGE FESTIVAL HIGH WYCOMBE, London and South East
Oct 1 2009 9:00P
THE MUTTY WANGO PARTY - THE GLOBE CARDIFF, Wales
Oct 3 2009 10:30P
WACA CENTER NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, Midlands

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   About Joe Driscoll


"All I can show you is a heart and hope you take part"


From the song 'How much fun'.

Creating waves on both sides of the Atlantic are the transcendental sounds of modern day one man band, Joe Driscoll. His revolutionary take on music is without boundaries. Effortlessly fusing hip-hop, reggae, soul, folk and roots rock to create a completely original and unique sound; an innovator not only for the genre defying music he creates, but for the groundbreaking way in which he performs it. A true renaissance man, Driscoll is a lone figure on stage and in the studio, yet is able to create the complete soundscape of a full band utilizing heavy vocal percussion, an array of instruments, a loop pedal, and a lot of imagination. On a seemingly never ending world tour, the venues and acts Joe has worked with are as diverse as the sounds he creates. From coffee shops to theatres, bars to festivals, crowds are moved by his poignant lyrics, deep rhythms, personal storytelling and funky grooves. He has shared the stage with acts ranging from Gym Class Heroes to Regina Spektor, Coldcut to The Sugar Hill Gang at hundreds of venues and events in both the US and EUROPE. Recently confirmed for BIG CHILL, BESTIVAL and GLASTONBURY and as the headline LIVE act at LAKE OF STARS FESTIVAL (MALAWI, AFRICA), no matter the locale, from the uninitiated to music royalty, JOE inspires. With the release of the album ORIGIN MYTHS having gained critical acclaim, Radio One airplay, sell out release shows in NY and London, and receiving an INDY AWARD for BEST SOLO ACT, the appeal of this one man magician/musician is undeniable. The overwhelming response from audiences, critics, and industry insiders makes it clear that the future is now.

' Gangsta got an iron lung!!!!’ Cee Lo (Gnarls Barkley)

‘Joe is the true essence of hip hop music!’ Speech (Arrested Development)

'Rooted in the American folk singer tradition of the travelling song smith a la Bob Dylan, but joining the dots with that most modern of folk forms, hip-hop. He's produced a delicious debut that will guarantee his mythic status for years to come.' -- DJ Magazine 4.5/5 stars (Album of The Fortnight)

'This is a unique, inspiring take on hip-hop that makes youwant to dig out those old G. Love & Special Sauce albums, or indeed Beck's Mellow Gold... well worth your attention, as this guy is talented.' -- IDJ

"The rhythm is consuming and the melodies are soothing"
From the song 'Man Made Light'.

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MC WILD EYE





Jul 18 2009 1:40 PM





cH!co





Jul 18 2009 1:40 PM

Hermano, call me soon as you're back in the good old U of da K
♥ ♥ ♥





Jul 16 2009 5:13 PM

HEY JOEY D!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Travel safely my man!
Anbuley





Jul 16 2009 5:12 PM

bless up!!!
D-Skyz





Jul 16 2009 5:12 PM

Joe Driscoll: the man with more talent than an equal sized box filled with talent.
Craigermeister





Jul 16 2009 5:12 PM

Saw you at Beach Break Live, defiantly one of my top 3 acts of the whole festival, absolutely amazing
JenJen





Jul 16 2009 5:12 PM

THANKS.....
 

CHEERS!!!
I AM Minty


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Jul 16 2009 5:12 PM

Epic! Love it!
All the best
Minty
x x
Jack Alexander





Jul 16 2009 5:12 PM

Hey! Thanks for accepting, hope you like the tunes! I'm playing @ the SOUNDBITES night on the 19th of July (this Sunday)!! If you could make it down than that'd be grand :) Take it easy! j Xxx
Mike Roberts





Jul 16 2009 5:11 PM

awesome video dude... you're extremely talented! wish i could make it to the westcott show... i gotta work unfortunately. in the studio this week... new album releasing in august, i'll be happy to send you one when it's out.

peace,
mike
Runako Sadique





Jul 9 2009 3:43 PM

Love!
Passing Clouds





Jul 9 2009 3:43 PM

WELCOME FRIENDS!



THE SATSUNG COLLECTIVE and PASSING CLOUDS present U-CEF and the ARAB LEAGUE (/www.myspace.com/ucef) (www.myspace.com/arableaguemusic) and RAMALLAH UNDERGROUND, from Ramallah, West Bank. This talented musical collective, founded by artists Boikutt. Stormtrap and Aswatt, are credited as some of the foudners of Palestinian hip-hop. The project was born from the desire to give voice to a generation of Palestinians and Arabs, in a situation of great economic, artistic, and political difficulty. Their music combines hip-hop, trip-hop and downtempo with traditional Middle-Eastern music, with a commitment to their local culture and an awareness of the imposing presence of Palestine in their lives. Watch their video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=86OVicIQV9Y) live! With DJs SHUBA GIRI and TEPP UENO.
John





Jul 7 2009 5:28 PM

WHAT'S UP JOE? was out of town for the westcott show...anything else planned this time round?
Vinchenzo





Jul 7 2009 11:25 AM

You killed it last night brother. Thanks for the vibes and have a happy 4th. Be easy.
-Rob D
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Jul 7 2009 11:25 AM

Awesome shows this weekend come back real soon.
love





Jul 7 2009 11:25 AM

We had a great time at your show:) Thank you Joe
Agent Smith





Jun 30 2009 7:59 AM

see you @ Glasto man
LN Eden





Jun 30 2009 7:59 AM

Hey Joe
I see u're in France, in Marseille!!!Great, i want to see u, give your news :)
Lewis James aka Uncle Lew





Jun 30 2009 7:59 AM

yo
I haven't heard anything from you in the longest time.
how the hell are you?
John Ludington





Jun 30 2009 7:59 AM

I just noticed you up on the marquee yesterday at Wescott Theater. I happen to be visiting from CA but I'm starting tour on Tuesday and we'll be in Ithaca on the 3rd. damn! I'll remember to check your page more often! Well, if you're in the 'Cuse on Thursday (the night before your show), we're playing at Funk N' Waffles, next to Hungry Charlie's with Seth Faergolzia. Be well!
love





Jun 30 2009 7:58 AM

we look foward to seeing you soon
Josh





Jun 19 2009 7:29 PM

Thanks bro. I'm a huge fan. I'll be seeing your show at the Westcott July 3rd. Great to have you home again!!
matty James aka silverman





Jun 19 2009 7:29 PM

hey joe, respect for your music , hope all is going well for you, all the best from matty james
Miss Moneypenny





Jun 19 2009 7:28 PM

JOE DRISCOLL is performing at OneTaste in Hyde Park THIS SUNDAY 21st June - FREE ENTRY!!

All info: http://moneypennypromotions.wordpress.com/2009/06/04/21st-june-onetaste-in-hyde-park/

maggy,





Jun 19 2009 7:28 PM

i love youuu
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