Biography
Deaf Joe's debut album 'Burrowings' is out now more info at www.deafjoe.com
Deaf Joe writes folk songs that are sometimes romantic, sometimes dreamlike and always cathartic. An incessant writer and performer he also scores for contemporary dance and theatre productions. He plays live with fellow Irish artist Katie Kim from time to time.
"Muted, coiling and graceful, Burrowings is the debut album by folk-abstractionist Deaf Joe. A combination of acoustics, waltzing blues and ambient stretches, the album is both hypnagogic while rooted in familiar terrain…"
- State.ie
"Joe emerges pearl-like from his shell. Sublime songs and divine inspiration; a potent mix." - Donal Dineen, Today FM
'Hands down my most favourite and most listened to track this year…' - stranded.ie on 'Joanna'
'The owner of a gorgeous voice, the multi-instrumentalist creates beautiful soundscapes and is a fantastic live performer…' - 2UIBestow & Swear I'm Not Paul Irish blogs 'Irish Sound of 2011'
"Joe's vocal hits the spot while a widescreen soundtrack punches you in the gut." - Hot Press
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