Band: Solo Artist, Gypsy Rumble, All Strings Attached, The Timbers
Instruments: All Solid Mahogany Tenor Ukulele
Bio: Joe Man Murphy is an Irish born Folk/Roots solo musician that now calls Australia home. A true singer, songwriter, and storyteller, Joe Man draws on 20 years of performing and touring the world in his must-see stage shows. He has recently released his third album ‘Happy Days’ with a national tour in 2018. A multi-instrumentalist, Joe Man has captured the hearts of audiences through his warmth, honesty, and stories from a life well-lived. He has performed at National Folk Festival, Adelaide Fringe, Tablelands Festival, and Majors Creek Festival to name a few.
Like all Irish performers, Joe Man’s stories are often hilarious and based on real-life events and lead into well-crafted songs presented in a world-class manner that leaves the audience wanting to know more. He also performs with Festival favourites, Adelaide band, The Timbers and has penned songs on their last two albums. As a songwriter, Joe Man gathers stories and brings them to life on guitar, ukulele, and banjo with his charming vocals in his solo shows.