Posts Tagged ‘Joe Driscoll’

Music Meets Politics

Wednesday, April 13th, 2016
On his birthday Joe Driscoll got to perform for about 5,000 people at the ONCenter. He also opened for Sen. Bernie Sanders, who was in town for a campaign stop. We knew Driscoll was master of the live loop sample and the beatbox. We had know idea he was an effective political organizer.

On his birthday yesterday, Joe Driscoll (above) got to perform for about 5,000 people at the OnCenter. He also opened for Sen. Bernie Sanders, who was in town for a campaign stop. We found out Driscoll helped coordinate the campaign event. We knew he was a master of the live loop sample and the beatbox, we had know idea Driscoll was also an effective political organizer.

Conceptual Metaphor (IV)

Monday, June 8th, 2015
Michael Doing Michael

Michael Doing Michael

Lebron. Kobe. Sting. Prince. Marvin. Oprah.

Some people are just cool enough to be mentioned by first name alone. Here Michael (Heagerty) does his best Michael (Jackson) dance moves during a set by Joe Driscoll (accompanied by DJ Afar) at the Taste of Syracuse.

No Ordinary Joe

Sunday, June 7th, 2015
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Syracuse’s favorite Hip Hop/Folk singing/guitar playing/Human Beat Box,aka Joe Driscoll, closed out the Express Mart Stage for the Taste of Syracuse last night. His show caught the attention of stalwart driscollites, innocent by-standers, TV and radio personalities, as well as local musicians. The well-traveled Driscoll, who was bred in the Westcott Nation, recently played gigs in California.

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While on stage Driscoll sported a Wes Johnson (Lakers) jersey. This guy always represents.

While in town Driscoll will also play shows at the Westcott Theater and Funk-n-Waffles (downtown).

 

Throwback Thursday

Thursday, January 8th, 2015
Will Sapp, Thousands of One (playing The Westcott back in the day)

Will Sapp, Thousands of One (playing The Westcott back in the day)

We found out that the Ithaca Funk/Soul Collective Thousands of One will be playing a show with Joe Driscoll & Sekou Kouyate next month.

Beatbox to Big Time

Saturday, July 13th, 2013
Joe Driscoll on stage at the Westcott Theater tonight.

Joe Driscoll on stage at the Westcott Theater tonight.

For a warm-up before a trip to Canada and Europe, hip-hop/folk/world beat artist Joe Driscoll played a solo show at the Westcott Theater tonight.  Also on the bill were the Fabulous Ripcords.

This will be Driscoll’s only summer show in the States.

Throwback Thursday: Once Upon a Music Scene

Thursday, July 11th, 2013
Joe Driscoll and Travie McCoy in Armory Square a decade ago

Joe Driscoll and Travie McCoy performed in Armory Square a decade ago

Hard to believe by Joe Driscoll and Travie McCoy (and Gym Class Heroes) were opening acts for a show back in the day at an Armory Square club. I can’t remember who the headliner was,but Driscoll has gone on to become an international sensation; and McCoy now performs on television award shows.

Driscoll is in town this weekend for his only US show this summer.