The most accomplished interpretive folksinger of the 1960s, Joan Baez has influenced nearly every aspect of popular music in a career still going strong after more than 35 years. Joan Baez is possessed of a once-in-a-lifetime soprano, which, since the late '50s, she has put in the service of folk and pop music as well as a variety of political... read full bio
In a career that spans over twenty years, Joan Osborne has proven to be an artistically restless yet consistently enthralling performer. She has sold over seven million albums and garnered six Grammy nominations. She cemented her reputation as a top tier soul singer with an incredible turn in the acclaimed documentary film Standing in the Shadows of Motown, followed by... read full bio
Joanna Newsome displays an elaborate skill set through her music, incorporating her harpist, pianist, vocalist, and lyricist talents in her songs. Newsome’s style is heavily influenced by Appalachian music and avant-garde modernism. Much of her vocal display contains folk-type sounds and high soprano notes. Often paired with a tinkling harp, Newsome’s music transports you into a fairyland. Her work has... read full bio
Jobi Riccio was born in Morrison, Colorado, a popular tourist destination south of Denver that is home to Red Rocks Amphitheater. Jobi Riccio drew inspiration in musicians ranging from Sheryl Crow to Joni Mitchell while growing up there. Sonically, Jobi's music straddles two worlds, fusing the classical skill of her composition with contemporary indie-leaning production to create a rich, spacious... read full bio
Jocelyn Alice is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Calgary, Alberta. She has previously been one-half of the duo Jocelyn & Lisa. Alice began her musical career at only 16 years old when she was a runner-up in Canada’s reality series “Popstars”. From there, she began working with producers such as Stacy Jones, Mitch Lee and Russell Broom and she also co-wrote... read full bio
Northwich's Joe Banfi has already received support from XFM and 6Music as a result of a single song, "Olive Green," on Communion's most recent New Faces compilation. Banfi also possesses the same stark individualism that Communion uncovered with the debut albums by Ben Howard and Michael Kiwanuka. And what also makes this inaugural Iron EP such an engaging listen is what... read full bio
Joe Nolan's old soul lyrics and captivating voice imply that the odds of breaking through are in his favor, despite the fact that it's not every day that a songwriter makes it from the dark corners of open mic nights to the high wattage, real deal scene. The advantage is given by Joe Nolan's distinctive and personal voice. His range of... read full bio
Joe Purdy is an American folk singer/songwriter who is recording around the clock. He has released 12 albums in a span of 8 years and has sold a combined 80,000 single downloads online. His band members consists of Chris Seefried, Brian Wright, Willy C. Golden, Al Sgro, and Deacon. He is a regular at the Hotel Cafe in Los... read full bio
Joe Russo, a metalhead from New Jersey, left a band in high school because they performed songs by the Grateful Dead. But as a vital component of the Grateful Dead universe after Jerry Garcia, he began to appreciate the music of the legendary San Francisco band in his 30's. It all began when Bob Weir's manager, Matt Busch, called... read full bio
Joseph Fidler Walsh is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter from the United States. He has played in three popular rock bands over the course of a career spanning more than five decades: the James Gang, the Eagles, and Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band. He played in the New Zealand band Herbs as well. He was a part of the... read full bio
Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Joey Hyde grew up listening to his dad's record collection. His early influences were such bands as Led Zepplin, Thin Lizzy, AC/DC, and Pink Floyd, which led him to a love of the guitar. Later on, he found himself appreciating the songs of Merle Haggard and Tom Petty, which led him to a... read full bio
Joey will drop his most personal, powerful and passionate collection of solo music this fall. Over the course of these seven songs, the multi-platinum pop maestro explores relationships and love, while rocking out like never before. Airtight beats morph into massive melodies as Joey's voice flies on upbeat anthems like ""Out of Nothing At All."" Meanwhile, ""Here We Go Again""... read full bio
The John Butler Trio is a roots and jam band that was founded in Fremantle, Australia. John Butler, the band's vocalist and guitarist, is responsible for the band's inception. The John Butler Trio has come a long way since its early days as a band that relied on self-recorded cassette tapes and self-organized tours to establish itself as a formidable... read full bio
John Cooper Clarke gained notoriety as the first "people's poet." Legendary producer Martin Hannett and a group of Mancunian celebrities, including Buzzcocks' Peter Shelley and The Durutti Column's Vini Reilly, posing as The Invisible Girls, recorded and set his distinctive poetry and delivery style to music. Early live performances by JCC were well-known events. Many upcoming superstars like Joy Division, New Order and Duran... read full bio
John Craigie is an American folk singer-songwriter who has been known as a “Modern-Day Troubadour,” who plays in the style of iconic musicians such as Woody Guthrie, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, and more. Craigie was born in Los Angeles, California, and he began his career studying at UC Santa Cruz where he also began performing music locally. He previously began playing... read full bio
Music nourishes us spiritually, emotionally, and cognitively, much like community does. It also extends an invitation for us to gather together in a shared time and under one roof. Similar to this, John Craigie uses music to foster a sense of community that is anchored by his passionate and emotive songwriting, intense vocals, upbeat soundscapes, and unstoppable spirit. On his... read full bio
There are songs you hear in your life that transport you to a certain time period or give you a special feeling. You associate those good times to the group that made them famous. Songs like “I’d Really Love To See You Tonight,” “Nights Are Forever Without You” and “Love Is The Answer” have that kind of effect... read full bio
Irish folk and traditional music is the focus of singer-multi-instrumentalist John Francis Flynn's repertoire. He was a founding member of the band Skipper's Alley and has done a great deal of touring in both America and Europe. He gained the attention of River Lea, an imprint of Rough Trade, while he was accompanying Lankum on their UK tour. They published... read full bio
Godfrey Daniels is one of the oldest and most venerable music institutions in eastern Pennsylvania. A small neighborhood coffeehouse and listening room, it has long been a hangout for music lovers and aspiring musicians, and in the late 1970s, one of these was a young Moravian College student named John Gorka. Rolling Stone called him the preeminent male singer/songwriter of... read full bio
John Grant is a singer songwriter who got his big start as the lead vocalist, songwriter, and pianist of the band the Czars, an alternative rock band he co-founded. After the band split, John started his solo career with the release of “Queen of Denmark” in 2010, an album that charted across the world. After hitting the ground running, he... read full bio
