Born and raised just outside the small town of Iroquois, Ontario, the influences of fresh air and simple country living can be found in Joe’s singing and songwriting. Music began in the home at a young age firstly through piano lessons and then later on by teaching himself guitar on his brother’s acoustic. To name just a few bands and musicians who have shaped and inspired Joe’s style from early days to more present would include: Dave Matthews Band, Jars of Clay, Downhere, Jon Foreman, Don Ross, Erik Mongrain, and William Fitzsimmons.