Brand

Smokin Joe has the soul of Johnny Cash, the sensuality of Jim Morrison and the style of Woody Guthrie wrapped up in a folk/roots package!

Bio

“Smokin” Joe Wiseman grew up in rural Newfoundland where music was as much a part of life as eating and sleeping. Kitchen parties were a common form of entertainment before television and other forms of modern technology. The radio was the only medium for electronic music and “Smokin” Joe was exposed to all forms of music in the 50’s from traditional folk songs to blues and country to early rock and roll. All of these genres fall under the broad genre of roots music and it follows that he writes what he grew up loving – roots music!

He has released 3 CD’s; “A Field By The Sea”, “Blue Smoke” and “Life is Good”. He is currently working on songs for 2 additional CD projects; “Bound For Hell” and “Love is the Greatest Thing”. He has gotten rave reviews for songs like Metis Girl, Love of a Hometown Girl, Do the Time, Too White to Sing the Bl