Joe Yorke at The Jam Jar
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"Bristol’s silver-tongued roots revivalist brings classic Studio One falsetto stylings roaring into 2020s Bristol with hymns to the changing face of city life. One of the greatest modern voices out there FFO: Kiko Bun, Horace Andy, early Dennis Brown, Aleighcia Scott."

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A gig held at The Jam Jar on Saturday 20th September. The event starts at 19:30.


2 years since his last sold-out headline show back in September, Joe Yorke is back with his band for another Bristol headline.

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Over the past few years, Joe Yorke has been making waves within the Reggaesphere, moving audiences with songs like “Quicksand” / “Midnight Rock” (Stand High Patrol) whilst galvanizing dancefloors with sound system anthems such as “Tonight” / “All Night Skanking” (The Co-operators) and “Night & Day” (Rhythm Steady).

Captivating crowds with his extraordinary vocal style, international performances have seen Joe on stage and in sound system settings amongst artists such as Stand High Patrol, Hollie Cook, Sister Nancy, OBF, Biga Ranx, Johnny Osbourne, and more. While continuing to work closely with his crucial long-time friend and Co-operator Eeyun Purkins in a studio and songwriting capacity.

Following widespread acclaim across festivals this spring and summer, Joe is finally bringing his live show to Bristol

Entry requirements: 18+

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