In 2020 we were commissioned to write a mariner song.  We incorporated a couple of guitars, bass, and accordion, and tracked them all separately ourselves in our home studio.  We had no way of knowing that there would soon be a global Sea Shanty craze.  This is raw and by no means a finished project, but it was fun to write and experiment with, both musically and visually.
www.joekiddandsheilaburke.com

The Bitter End (A Mariner's Memory) CUT

Joe Kidd & Sheila Burke -- Nashville Rain
Written in Nashville on tour after appearing at Tootsies World Famous Orchid Lounge. Based on actual events. This is a live bootleg version which will be discontinued when the studio recording is released later this year. Destined to be a collectors item.
credits
released May 3, 2023
Joe Kidd Guitar & Vocals
Sheila Burke Hand Percussion & Vocals
Song written by Joe Kidd & Sheila Burke
Recorded at Bob's Barn Jamboree, Lake Odessa Michigan 2022

NASHVILLE RAIN Joe Kidd & Sheila Burke Mastered

Written by Joe Kidd & Sheila Burke, this is a demo traditional Blues song written in minor chords.

Homeless Blues

Great song of the possibilities that are always here for those who will seek out, understand, and act upon the truth ...

Will Do

Meditation on the metaphysical and mystical communion of human spirit.  a vision of existence

Humble Me

A tetimonial of perseverence and liberation.

Everybody Has A Purpose

Sad Too Long (Weya Heya)

This song appears on our debut cd titled Everybody Has A Purpose.
It also appears on a cd titled Songs For Standing Rock Vol 5.
and on a cd titled Music For Japan.

Both are records to benefit our brothers & sisters in North Dakota and Fukushima.

Waiting For That Flower To Bloom

Joe & Sheila share a common heritage of Irish & Native American traditions
that comes from the Appalachian region of
Kentucky and West Virginia.
They have used their experiences and their visions in the writing of this profound recording that is attached at the top of this letter.
A perfect blend of Universal and Timeless Americana, Folk, & World music with powerful lyrics and beautiful voices.
With that in mind, we ask you to consider
Joe Kidd & Sheila Burke
Their debut CD release Everybody Has A Purpose
was released in late 2015.
With songs like the highly charged Soldiers In The Army Of Mercy & Peace
which immediately received the Global Music Award for Folk Song Of The Year, and the universally uplifting title track, this record becomes a must for all audiences.
It has been described as sounding more like a career spanning greatest hits album, than a debut CD.
'Soldiers In The Army O Mercy & Peace has been chosen and is receiving airplay and great response in the Holy Land at the borders of conflict between Israel, Palestine, & Lebanon.
Since 2013 Joe & Sheila have received numerous nominations for Country Music Vocalists Of The Year & Songwriters Of The Year & Record Of The Year.  Christian/Gospel Vocalists Of The Year, Songwriters Of The Year & Record Of The Year, from the Prestigious Review Magazine Music Awards, Detroit Music Awards, and others.
Joe & Sheila received back to back Detroit Music Awards for 
World Music Songwriters Of The Year.
While onstage at Detroit's 2015 Concert Of Colors
they were presented with a Michigan Governor's Award for
Artistic Excellence and their efforts for Social Justice, Peace, & Cultural Diversity
by State Representative George Darany. 
On June 1, 2017 Joe Kidd was inducted into the Michigan Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.
Joe & Sheila have appeared in Mexico (Hyatt Ziva Resort Hotel), Throughout Ontario Canada, and across the USA from
Brooklyn NY (17 Frost Theater), to Nashville TN (Tootsies World Famous Orchid Lounge), to Hollywood CA (Genghis Cohen Theater).
They appeared in Joshua Tree Ca (J T Saloon) on January 7 2017.
The record is enjoying international airplay in UK, Israel, South Africa, Mexico, Australia, Germany and more, as well as
countless radio and internet stations across America.
It recently received the Soldiers Of Peace Award from Ear 2 The Ground Music Blog NYC.
The CD is also receiving unanimous critical praise (as evidenced on the official website).
It is available on ITunes, Amazon, AmazonUK, and all great outlets.
The last track on the CD, 'Waiting For That Flower To Bloom'  is also featured 
on the new benefit compilation album titled 'Songs For Standing Rock Vol 5'.
Joe & Sheila are currently involved in two separate projects in UK.
A live CD recording for UNICEF, and a cover song to accompany a project officially endorsed by
Paul McCartney & Ringo Starr based upon a Beatles painting from 1966 titled
Art In A Corner.
We are in the early planning stages for a 2018 UK/Ireland tour.

- Joe Kidd & Sheila Burke FOR  RE BROADCAST

Speak from the mountain, Speak from the stage
You cant even speak face to face
Speak in disguises, Speak in disgrace
Now you speak for the whole human race
Answer my question, That's if you know
Answer my question, I need to know

Speak on the ocean, Speak on the land
You cant even speak like a man
Speak to the people, Speak from your room
You speak with the voice of doom
Answer my question, That's if you know
Answer my question, I need to know

Speak with your rifle, Speak out of breath
You speak with intentions of death
Speak with your bible, Speak to yourself
You speak when there's nobody else
Answer my question, That's if you know
Answer my question, I need to know

Answer My Question Joe Kidd And Sheila Burke Live

In the 5 years that Joe Kidd & Sheila Burke have been together, they have created a sound that is powerful and unique in the world of acoustic music.  Influenced by 60s folk music, traditional Appalachian songs, Celtic melodies, the intensity of bluegrass, country, & gospel/christian standards, Classical atmospheres, African & Middle Eastern rhythms, Native American prayer chants, & world class Rock & Roll, Joe & Sheila incorporate guitars, autoharp, djembe, Native American sacred drum, and other diverse instruments from around the world to provide their original and uplifting music.  They write socially conscious & spiritual songs of struggle, thanksgiving, redemption, and love.  Their descriptions, interpretations & translations (often sung in different dialects) are testimonials to the human condition.  Both are published poets/writers which gives their concerts the added power of the presence of the spoken word.  This international duo have recently toured New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Oklahoma, Nevada, Arizona, southern California, as well as Mexico and Canada while still remaining active in Michigan performing concerts at festivals, churches, powwows, television & radio shows, benefits, and venues across the state.  Along with this activity, in April 2013 they received their 1st prestigious Detroit Music Award for Outstanding World Music Songwriters of the Year and again in April 2014 they received the award for the 2nd straight year in a row.  2015 brought them 3 more nominations in the Gospel/Christian Artist, Vocalists and Songwriters Of The Year categories.  As well as being asked to appear at the great World Music Festival - Concert Of Colors with a roster of artists that included Don Was and musicians from around the planet, where they also received while onstage, the Michigan Governor's Award for Artistic Excellence and for their efforts to promote peace, social justice and diversity among all cultures, July 2015 brought Joe & Sheila their 1st Global Music Award in the Folk category in recognition of their original song 'Soldiers In the Army Of Mercy & Peace'.  On June 1 2017 Joe Kidd was inducted into the Michigan Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. 
Their debut CD titled 'Everybody Has A Purpose' has been remixed in Burbank Ca. at Mad Dog Studios by Dusty Wakeman, and has been Mastered by Peter Doell at Universal Studios in Los Angeles Ca. It is scheduled for release on Tuesday September 29, 2015.  With song titles like 'Soldiers In The Army Of Mercy & Peace' and 'The Veterans Song' and the title track, it is an offering that touches the heart, mind & soul of humanity.  Wherever Joe & Sheila appear, their soaring harmonies and beautiful melodies shine a brilliant and unforgettable light upon their enthusiastic audiences.

JKSB MEDIA, LLC

Waiting For That Flower To Bloom

Joe Kidd & Sheila Burke

Related tracks