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 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.
Haling from upstate New York, Driscoll was spotted and signed by
London based label Buttercuts Records while touring the U.K. The
resulting album 'Origin Myths' is the perfect synthesis, combining the
raw live magic that has made him an international underground legend,
with a more polished presentation created with thoughtful
craftsmanship in the studio. Though the album is a more sculpted
sound, thanks to producer Pierre Duplan, every audible creation is all
Joe. The drums are beat box (oral percussion) with layers of guitar,
mbira, bass, verse, and rhyme created by the man himself. The
accompanying DVD features live performances and interviews, enabling
viewers to witness his technique, which is almost impossible to grasp
even when watched and explained.
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 Matisyahu to Regina Spektor,
Coldcut to Gym Class Heroes, at hundreds of venues and events in both
the US and EUROPE. From the unitiated to music royalty, JOE inspires.
With the release of ORIGIN MYTHS gaining critical acclaim, Radio One
airplay, Indy Award nominations, and sell out release shows in NY and
London, 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 here.
"A sonic wonderkid who creates his own 21st century 'folk' live
onstage sample by sample, beat by beat... one to watch'-- Time Out
"If you are looking for innovation, buy this album'-- Beatbox legend
Scratch of The Roots
"Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful... synching and threading all the
decidious threads of American roots music with multi-modern fibres
like hip-hop, reggae, and a vision strong. No end of whacky, soulful
sounds."-- Crud 4/4 stars
"Gangsta got an iron lung!"-- Cee-Lo Green (Gnarls Barkley, Goodie Mob)
"Probably the most energetic performer on the planet"-- Revolving Door
"Personal and profound messages, pure style and creation... you need
to hear him! He blasts throught stereotypes.... the pioneer of a
completely new approach to making music."--- Subba-Cultcha
