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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:  11/10/2009
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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 )
Nov 13 2009 9:00P
CASTAWAYS ITHACA, New York
Nov 21 2009 7:15P
FALL FEST- HEWITT BALLROOM OSWEGO, New York
Nov 25 2009 10:00P
THANKSGIVING EVE AT BULL N BEAR! SYRACUSE, New York
Nov 27 2009 8:00P
FUNK N WAFFLES SYRACUSE, New York
Dec 9 2009 9:00P
EMPIRE BREWING SYRACUSE, New York
Dec 12 2009 9:00P
AUNT DONA AND UNCLE DAN’S ADAMS, New York

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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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Julieta Blue

Julieta Blue



Nov 10 2009 5:19 AM

Hi Joe!
How r u? Hows life back in NYC?
Love
Julieta
jeSSiKa (LooK to tHe sKy you'LL see sTaRs)

jeSSiKa (LooK to tHe sKy you'LL see sTaRs)



Nov 9 2009 10:43 PM

hey joey i had to post one of your videos on the ellen shows twitter page because shes always looking for new talent so i believe that you should have an opportunity to be seen by the whole world..its the Just Us video..thats the song tina and i always begyou to play at intermission..by the way your show was great saturday...its great youre staying here for awhile so we can come to more shows...peace and love
JessiKa
babyhead

babyhead



Nov 4 2009 1:12 AM

Hello,

Hope you like our new FREE Ep, Spread the word,

Much love

Babyhead

Tim Stone

Tim Stone



Oct 31 2009 7:11 PM

Thanks for add - love what yer up to!
best Tim
Jane

Jane Austin



Oct 31 2009 7:10 PM

Hi There Joe Driscoll
Your music is great. So you are. Thats why I am big fan of yours Joe Driscoll. Keep up the gr8 work. I am proud being your fan.
Jane
love

love
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Oct 30 2009 2:33 PM





Lefty from Mulberry st.(Caalamus)

Lefty from Mulberry st.(Caalamus)



Oct 27 2009 10:12 PM


CLICK TO DOWNLOAD.
Oiz II Men

Oiz II Men



Oct 27 2009 10:11 PM

THIS THURSDAY!!!
FREE!!!


John

John



Oct 26 2009 7:48 AM

sorry i didnt make it to a show this trip brother..my night time energy levels have been low lately lol.Hope to see ya sometime soon.Also..how familiar are you with miner????  She fights for some good issues but as a whole..she has weak people skills which to me seems critical in bringing the community together and business from out of town. I wasnt surprised when she wasnt endorsed by many in her own party with the way she talks and acts toward people in public and private being the given reason. I believe the head of the common council currently is the closest thing to a "REAL" person we have and she is not in favor of miner for these reasons.I hope i'm misinformed becuase I do think she may win.
Jimbo Slice

Jimbo Slice



Oct 26 2009 7:48 AM

It was nice to see u at bull n bear saturday awesome show
monkeyinapopesuit

Keith howell



Oct 21 2009 1:16 PM

thanks for the add. i love that song 
Oiz II Men

Oiz II Men



Oct 21 2009 1:10 PM

THIS FRIDAY!!!
dirty punk rock'n'roll


Rinka & Willowstone Arts & Music Festival

Stuart Campbell



Oct 21 2009 1:10 PM

Republic of Loose to headline Willowstone Festival

Tickes on sale now! http:/www.willowstonefestival.com

Blair Waldorf

Sarah Gourley



Oct 19 2009 5:38 AM

that was totally my favourite song you did when you played with the king blues in glasgow (:
x
matty James aka silverman

Matty James



Oct 19 2009 5:37 AM

thanks for the add joe, respect from matty james
Amy

Amelia Bedilia



Oct 15 2009 10:40 PM

I love that you'll be back in the Cuse!! Every show of yours has always been amazing!! I was so excited to see that you were coming back this week and next..... I cant wait to see you this Saturday at the Wescott again!!  Take care, with lots of love and peace. xo
Oiz II Men

Oiz II Men



Oct 12 2009 6:01 PM

love

love
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Oct 12 2009 6:01 PM

looking for a ride from Syracuse to see your show Friday night... Anyone got room in their car?

Miss Moneypenny

Jess Fleming



Oct 10 2009 12:55 PM




JOE DRISCOLL is performing at the OneTaste Festival on 8th November! All info see: Moneypenny Promotions
Grown Folks

Grown Folks



Oct 9 2009 1:28 PM

Hey what's Up !! Joe Driscoll
just wanted to slide by your House
to see how you keep it & give some
Grown Folks Love !!!!...
Remember...Leaders must be close
enough to relate to others, but far
enough ahead to motivate them

"Lead By Example Always"

& Keep It Grown...
Dj Strange.... "G.F."

Cheeba (Solid Steel)

Cheeba (Solid Steel)



Oct 7 2009 9:55 AM

Yo Joe, how you doing man? news just in... my new website is now LIVE! All my mixes are available for free download, videos, blog posts, gig info and a promo page where you can win assorted Rane, Serato, DocVek & DJ Cheeba goodies! (Just hit the link below to check it out)



And as if that wasn't enough, my 60 minute video mix 'The Reels of Solid Steel' has now made its debut on Solid Steel and is available via iTunes for free download. Just search the iTunes store for "solid steel podcast" and grab number 103 - 'DJ Cheeba'. Easy!

Alternatively you can watch it below, on my website, on vimeo or on the Solid Steel homepage

Bei Bei

Bei Bei



Sep 26 2009 3:48 PM

Thanks' for connecting. Bei Bei
Nakturnal

Nakturnal



Sep 26 2009 3:48 PM

Hope you can join us for IM TECH!
Get Tickets Here: http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=2218804
Immortal Technique
Oiz II Men

Oiz II Men



Sep 26 2009 3:47 PM


love

love
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Sep 24 2009 12:17 PM

The 10th of october is a busy day.  It's Ashley's wedding at noon.  Gear factory art show at 5, where i'm displaying new dreamcatchers, can you come before your show, you know where the gear is?  Then your cd release party.  you got a one up for me and gregory?
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