Folk Bands and Artists
Jo Philby
With her crystal clear, soulfully expressive vocal, Jo Philby is one of the most endearing folk singers
to emerge from Orkney in recent years. Although introduced to a wide range of traditional singers
and an equally expansive folk scene from a very early age, it wasn’t until her 20s, in the 1990s, that
she began dabbling in her own style of songs and performance. Having met widespread acclaim in
2009, her debut CD Saltwater and Stone was very much a labour of love, a long time in the making.
Now, having found and developed her niche, she has released a limited edition EP, These Days, giving
a taster of her much anticipated second album, which was released in November 2012.
Having Toured over the last five years with various line-ups Jo has settled into her own unique style bringing a folk sound with an Americana/Country fusion. Local lad Tom Robinson has recently joined the band. Plans are afoot for a new album in 2016 which will include for the first time songs written by herself & Elaine Grieve...so watch this space.
