Just me, myself and I with a little help from my beloved mac book pro, gibson and the amazing BART and LUCY on trumpet and mandolin when i get let out to play live!
Influences
joni mitchell, crosby stills and nash, Beck, Martha W, the seaside, air, aim, jamie liddell, john Denver, jonny cash,josh rouse, velvet underground, Dolly Parton, basement jaxx, blur, iron and wine, countryside, the beach, my friends, feist, dancing to stevie wonderous, nick drake, beirut, seb tellier, dusty, my teachers, king of con, ella F, milly, loud big electronic beats, oooh just too much to mention!
Who: I am Josiejo - just a girl who sings her heart out
What: well I am a singer songstress... I produce, write and sing everything on this site in my humble stu- stu-studio! I am influenced by everything from to Beck to Bartok, from Kings of Convenience to the Kaiser Chiefs, from Joni Mitchell to Jamie Liddell from Miles Davies to Milo- however there is certainly some country vibe going on (think my dads love for Mr John Denver definitely has something to with that!)
why: well I have tried pretty much everything else... kicked out of music college, turfed out of a few jobs... broke my elbow recently yet I still keep coming back to this as it is what I love most in the world and I reckin it what I’m here to do!
Where: brought up all over, but mainly by the southern shores - then went to the big smoke to follow that dream... but dreams can get squashed so I followed my calling to the mountains... am now out in Sydney, Australia, writing songs and playing in the sun!
When: I always sang as a girl - mainly when I was scared up a mountain or in a boat. I picked up a guitar because my brother did at 12. Put it down again at 16 and started training to be a classical singer...made it to music college but didn't get on with 'musicians' so ran away travelling Came back and did a degree in sound engineering up norf... refused to sing for a bit... but love it now!
Listening to 'Party in the Country', "Definately made me want get banged off my nut in the middle of the Green Fields of Glastonbury". Gill Mills, former New Music BBC Radio 1 DJ, and Icast presenter.
“Seeing Josie performing live takes her music to another level. Her mesmerising voice and stunning looks win over every audience, every time.” Buffie du Pon, Marketing Manager, Universal Music.
"A fabulous artist with strong songs and a beguiling voice fused with genuine warmth and personality." Adam Sieff, Former Head of Sony Jazz.
heya! yeah very good to meet ya.. lets hook up for some music soon.. Playing at the Oxford Art this thursday and at the Landsdowne with the band on Sat.. hopefully see you there..ciao!
Hey Jo! Thanks for adding us. You have such a beautiful voice... and lovely songs to boot! We'll hopefully bump into each other soon? You should come round for a jam with Projectors - its always a laugh.
Many, many thanks for not only a wonderful opening set last night at The Cellars in Portmsouth... but also the most impressive mode of transport to a gig this year!
Fans of Josie Jo's in the South can now buy tickets for the Portsmouth gig supporting the Frank Hamilton Band on Saturday 10th May here or by contacting Josie Jo direct although numbers are limited.
Fans of Josie Jo's in the South can now buy tickets for the Portsmouth gig supporting the Frank Hamilton Band on Saturday 10th May here or by contacting Josie Jo direct although numbers are limited.
Fans of Josie Jo's in the South can now buy tickets for the Petersfield gig supporting Pete du Pon on Thursday 24th April here although numbers are very limited.
Fans of Josie Jo's in the South can now buy tickets for the Petersfield gig supporting Pete du Pon on Thursday 24th April here although numbers are very limited.
