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9.2.10
WHA!!! Did someone say “SOULFOLK“!!!!! That’s tonight in DC ya’ll…and I can’t even wait. Tell your peoples and c’mon out. I have no doubt that tonight will rock! Doors at 8:30. Show at 9.
8.30.10
Hey! I’m playing in New York City tonight…and I can’t wait! C’mon down to Googie’s (above The Living Room) in Manhattan for a excellent evening of live music!
8.26.10
Hey folks! I set out this Saturday for a brief 4-date tour through Philly, NYC, and DC! I would really love to see your face at a show. And please tell a friend. Check the calendar for show specs. See you there!
8.23.10
Two things for ya! 1] I will be interviewing and playing a few songs LIVE on Word-fm this afternoon at 5:10pm EST. Please listen in if you can! 2] Lilith Fair has put together a killer video of the Lilith Fair experience and I want you to see it. Ch-ch-check it out!
8.22.10
I hope you had a wonderful weekend of music like I did! Thanks to everyone who came out to “Chicks w’ Picks”. What an incredible night! Video on the way! In other news, I have a few shows in Philly, DC, and NYC in the coming 10 days. Please visit the calendar for details. Here’s to a great week!
8:18:10
Back in Pittsburgh and really looking forward to this Saturday’s show at Istanbul! ”Chicks with Picks” is a line-up featuring Pittsburgh’s female singer/songwriters. 6 lovely ladies who make beautiful music 
I really hope you can make it out! The Summer Sounds Tour kicks off next week! I’ll be doing a short 7-day trip with shows in Philly, NYC, and DC. More to come on that!
8.15.10
Are you in Philly!? This Tuesday I’ll be playing at World Cafe Live’s Beta Hi-Fi Festival! C’mon on out! I’m really excited to be part of this 7-day emerging artists festival. Please bring a friend (or hire a stranger), and drag them on out to WC *chuckle*. The evening’s winner is chosen through crowd applause! And then…on to the next round. RSVP on Facebook and/or invite some of your people.
8.10.10
Two really great Pittsburgh shows this week, ya’ll!
Tonight you can find me at Commonplace Coffeehouse in Squirrel sharing the spotlight with my good friend JD Eicher, who ironically almost made “I Like Eich” T-shirts. That woulda been funny, huh?
This Wednesday you can find me at Amani Intl. Coffeehouse in the North Side for ”Hip Hop ‘n Harmony” – an evening of spoken word, hip hop, and harmony. This will definitely be a fun one and I can hardly wait
See you there!
8.06.10
TGIF! Well, I’ll be in Erie this evening performing at an outdoor show…but I’ve got three really great Pittsburgh shows around the corner including the the upcoming event Istanbul Grille (my favorite venue) on Aug 21st. It’s called “Chicks with Picks”. I don’t play guitar but everyone else does! Check it out.
8.03.10
It’s taken a while, but videos from Lilith Fair and our NBC interview are finally up! Check it out. More “behind the scenes” stuff is coming…as well as footage from other shows. Stay tuned. Oh and check the calendar for some newly added shows!
7.26.10
Soooooo it’s a big week! We leave tomorrow for Lilith Fair and we’re pretty excited! The next few days are full of shows in Philly and Lancaster! I won’t be online as much but I’ll be keeping you posted on all that’s going on via twitter. So make sure you follow! Here’s to a great week!
7.21.10
Myself, Brooke Annibale, and The Beggar Folk are really looking forward to this Saturday’s show! We hope you can make it out and bring a few extra ears along! See you there!
7.15.10
This Saturday I’ll be in Canton, OH at Muggswigz. Its near Cleveland. If you live out that way or know anyone who does, let them know! details.
7.10.10
Its been a while since I’ve played at Commonplace Coffeehouse. One of my favorite coffeespots in Pittsburgh (formerly knows as Arefa’s). It’s under new managment and I really like the staff there! If you’re looking for a free laid-back midweeek happening, stop by this coming Tuesday, July 13. details.
7.5.10
Hey Pittsburgh, here are some details on the July 24th, show: “Music for Ears”! I hope your 4th of July was splendid! Now…how about the twenty-4th of July!?
7.1.10
Happy 4th of July weekend to you! Just so you know, the shows page, press page, and blog have been updated. Enjoy your holiday and when you come back, I’ll have more information about the July 24th show at my favorite venue here in Pittsburgh! Till later! -Joy
6.28.10
Hi! Well, just want to leave a quick note asking you to join me at WYEP Studios tomorrow, Tuesday, June 29 for the Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures series. I’ll be sharing the stage with local poet CM Burroughs. I believe this will be an intimate time of word and music. There will also be a question and answer segment, refreshments, and a short independent film. Should be beautiful!
6.22.10
Here’s the secret I’ve been keeping and can tell you now:
Thanks to your votes, I won the OurStage Competition to play at Lilith Fair 2010 at the Sesquehanna Bank Center in Philly. The band and I are heading there next month (July 28) and sharing an event with Sara McLachlan, Missy Higgins, Sara Bareilles, and a few other lovely ladies. I’m shocked and PUMPED and ecstatic!!!!!!! Maaaan!!!! Here’s some more information. I’ll be letting you know more information as I receive it.
Love to you!
Joy
6.20.10
Well, I’m finally back from my trip. I’ve got some thoughts I might post. But in the meantime, you can head on over to my YouTube for plenty of video blogs from the trip. Are you in Ohio? I’ll be hitting up Ohio in July! I can’t even believe its been a year since I was last in the Ohios! Stay tuned and let me know if you’ve got venue suggestions.
6.17.10
Hey All! Well its kinda been hard to stay on top of things while on the road, but look around the site. The Media Page has been updated with new videos and finally a functioning Photo Album is up. The Guestbookis finally up and running as well. It’s always cool to know who’s stopping by the website.
What else is new? Well I’ve been uploading daily videos from my stops on this tour…and maybe i’ll post some kind of recap in the coming week. All the best,
Joy
6.15.10
Hey folks! It’s been a whirlwind of a week so far but there are still 4 more dates left on the June Tunes Tour and I would love to see your face at on of them. This week you can find me in Philly, NY, Lancaster again, and Lock Haven, PA. Pass this informayion on to your friends in those areas. Check the shows page for details.
6.08.10
This week i set off for my June Tunes Tour. I’ll be hitting up NY, Philly, DC, Lancaster, and a few other cities. Please let your friends and family know I’ll be in their area. Details here. I’m really looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones. And thanks to everyone who came out to the Three Rivers Arts Festival last weekend. What a great time!
6.03.10
Hello people!
Just want to let you know that myself, Peace (drums), Jason Rafalak (upright bass), and Eleanor Graham (cello) are getting super pumped to play at the Three Rivers Arts Festival this weekend! Are you coming? We will be right in the middle of the Artist Market at Gateway One Center near Point State park. We play at 3:30pm on the dot! BUT I will be MCing the lineup of all artist from 1-4pm. So please stop by! details
Also, I’ll be performing at the Vandergift Fine Arts Festival on Saturday. If you’re in that area, I hope you can make it!
6.01.10
It’s June! I can’t believe how fast time flies!
Well the June Tunes Tour is all lined up and even more dates have been added in Philly, New York, DC, and Baltimore! And this Sunday, I’ll be playing at the Three Rivers Arts Festival in Pittsburgh! Can’t wait! Check out the calendar for all dates!
5.27.10
Hey folks,
Ballots close in just a few days! Could you take some time to vote for me to play this year’s Lilith Fair Festival. I slipped down from 7 to 16 out of 200+ contestants on Ourstage. I need to stay in the top 10 and I think we can make this happen! Oooooooo! Here’s what you need to do. Thanks kindly!
5.24.10
Happy New Week to ya! The calendar is finally updated with fresh new shows! I’ll be hitting up much of Central PA, DC, and Pittsburgh of course. Check it out! More dates on the way. Check back because video from the CD release is coming soon!
5.22.10
Hey Folks I’m doing a last minute show tonight with my buddy MC Tillwho’s on tour from Cincinnati. Stop over to Eastminster Presby Church in East Liberty (8pm) for a line-up of 5 stellar hip hop and spoken word artists. I’ll be the oddball singer/songwriter And you don’t want to miss nationally touring artist Listener. Here’s the Facebook Invite.
p.s. Updated tour schedule coming next week.
5.18.10
THANK YOU to every single person who made Sunday’s CD Release such a huge success!!! Video is coming! Here’s my Big THANK YOU Letter. Many things are on the way and new shows/tours are coming. Stay tuned!
5.12.10
Good news! The album is in fact available on iTunes! But i still likeBandcamp better
5.12.10
Hey, its May 12th! This means the CD is finally available for download! Hooray! Rumors is still a week or so away from being available through iTunes. BUT you can currently snag a copy viaAmazon.com or my favorite mp3 download site, Bandcamp. Amazon is like working for “the Man”. Bandcamp is like starting your own business
The CD Release Party is only 4 days away and I am excited! Have you RSVP’d on Facebook