“Your sound is authentic and engaging”
— Vice President, Don Gomes- Entrada Institute
BIO
Banjo Joe and Danielle is a bluegrass-stringband-americana duo. Influenced by early country music stars like Uncle Dave Macon, Stringbean and Grandpa Jones, their music evokes moods of excitement and movement. Their old fashioned style is connected to a simpler time, bringing joy to smiling faces. Their songs often paint a picture of the struggle of a rambling musician- something to eat, being broke, having to quit to get a good paying job, inevitable death, pleading with God for help, and the bitter sweet relationship with whiskey. It is their hope to inspire listeners to celebrate life in spite of adversity and praise the hardships and rewards of being human.
Banjo Joe and Danielle is Joe McCamish on banjo and lead vocals and Danielle Hartline on upright bass and vocal harmonies. They are a touring act with 24 years combined experience as professional musicians and songwriters. Their instrumentation and style produce an impressively full sound for a duo. Formed in 2021, they have devoted their lives to travel and make music. After the first year of gigs around their home range in southern Illinois, they converted a school bus into a tour bus and hit the road in late 2023. They are currently performing across the country at various venues including festivals, concert series, breweries and bars.
Career Highlights:
Big B's Delicious Orchards-The Saturday Sessions (Colorado)
Entrada Institute Summer Concert Series (Utah)
Vulture Fest (Illinois)
Little Grassy Getdown Music Festival (Illinois)
Gold Rush Days (Buena Vista, Colorado)
Sedona Red Dirt Concert Series (Arizona)
Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival (Colorado)
Weekend at the Cave, Shawnee Cave Amphitheater (Illinois)
