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Ramblin' Joe, winner of "Japan's Best Country Singer Contest" (National Geographic Channel, 2004, at Honky Tonk, Kyoto, Japan) National Geographic, internationally-reknowned American documentary magazine and cable channel, will broadcast coverage of the contest and Joe's subsequent grand-prize tour of the US (sponsored by National Geographic) in the near future. Just a small example of bigger and better things to come for Ramblin' Joe! (see PHOTOS) During his 2-month tour of the US, Ramblin' Joe & his talented guest backup band of American country-folk musicians made numerous appearances around the country, ending up in the heart of country music-Nashville,Tennessee. During this first-time visit to Nashville Palace, Joe felt honored and humbled having stood & performed on the same stage shared by many of his idols, legends such as Bob Dylan and Ramblin' Jack Elliot! Joe then went on to make local TV & newspaper headlines of his own, leaving a lasting impression on the warm-hearted music lovers at Nashville Palace. (see PHOTOS) Be sure to catch Ramblin' Joe as he makes his way around Kansai, performing at various concerts and other major events this year in Osaka, Kyoto, and Shiga. (see EVENTS) Ramblin' Joe's Honky Mojo Band: Specializing in providing the infectious grooves that will make your mojo flow, Joe's band rips it up in all genres. Whether it's down'n'dirty blues, soft jazz, acoustic ballads or just plain ol'rock'n'roll, you won't wanna give yer rear a rest through any of Ramblin' Joe's unforgettable songs. (see band PROFILES) |
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Dobro : Kazuhiko Iwaki | Bass : Tamon Mori | |
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Guitar : Shigeru Uno | Drums : Geoffrey Grant | |
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Drums : Kouji Murakami |