Graced with vulnerable yet powerful vocals and poignant lyricism, Jo Davie offers up genuine storytelling. Bursting onto the Australian scene as runner-up 2018 Folk Alliance Young Artist of the Year, she has since won audiences and accolades across Australia and become a regular on the festival circuit, performing at Sydney Festival (NSW), Woodford Folk Festival (QLD), The National Folk Festival (ACT), Caloundra Music Festival (QLD) and many more. Last year Jo won the 2024 Carol Lloyd Award, a grant administered by QMusic & Arts Queensland enabling her to record and release her debut EP.
In the last couple of years, Jo has taken her music to new heights, performing a sold-out solo show at the 2024 Sydney Festival, and supporting ARIA-winning artist Katie Noonan to sold-out audiences at QPAC Concert Hall, Sydney Festival, Bleach Festival and Darwin Festival. In conjunction, Jo has gained recognition as lead vocalist of jazz/folk ensemble 'Cigány Weaver' (2 x National Live Music Award nominations) and as long-term ‘Asha Jefferies’ band member.
This year marks the release of Jo’s debut EP ‘Nothing Comes Free’ (recorded by Sam Cromack, Ball Park Music) where she leans into her full band sound, wrangling drums, bass, electric guitar and three-part harmonies into her delicately curated world. Above all, Jo’s primary focus is to share stories, hoping to put a little bit of herself into every song she performs.