Singing Folk songs has been a passion of mine for many years now. Sadly like so many artists due to the pandemic, we don't know when we will be able to perform live again. Elaine & I recorded my 3rd album,Standing By The Shore
in 2018
with local musician Stewart Shearer. I
t debuts some of our own songs. It seemed only right to include it here amidst my new venture, Inspired By Orkney
because I have always said how Orkney has inspired me in my life & music. I hope you enjoy being transported to Orkney through our songs & music.
'With a soulful & expressive vocal & Jo’s ability to transmit emotion into each word, Jo gathers you up for a totally absorbing musical journey, utilising textures of folk, roots and country to tell her stories of the sea and Island life. Jo is joined by Orcadian born Elaine Grieve who sensitively accompanies on mandola & guitar with beautiful haunting harmony vocals.'
STANDING BY THE SHORE - Track listing:
1. Fly
2. In My Life
3. Just a Cup of Coffee
4. Reflected in His Eyes
5. The Moon is Shining
6. The Coldest Winds Do Blow
7. Hunter Moon
8. You're Just a Country Boy
9. Heading Home
10. My Heart is on the Westside
11. A Life That's Good
12. May the Road Rise to Meet You
BIOGRAPHY:With her crystal clear, soulfully expressive vocal, Jo Philby is one of the most endearing folk singers to emerge from Orkney in recent years. 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 released her 2nd album 'Beneath the Starry Sky' in 2012 showcasing how Jo has developed her own style through song. Elaine Grieve accompanies Jo in her own sensitive style on mandola & rhythmic guitar with haunting harmonies.
Jo is using her creative flair & writes some of her own songs as has Elaine which has added a new & evocative feel to the performance. Inspired by Orkney which has been Jo's island home for 18 years now. she released her third album, 'Standing By The Shore' i
n 2018 which debut's the Duo's own songs.
The Duo regularly perform in unique & intimate venues in Orkney & Gig in Scotland & further South when time allows.
Always engaging & displaying a true sense of what being a 'story teller' through song is all about.
DISCOGRAPHY:
Saltwater & Stone - 2009
Beneath the Starry Sky - 2012
Both these albums are available to Download through the normal social platforms.
Connect with us at: Jo Philby on facebook & instagram
