Big Joe Burke

since circa 2006
July 2013: Back with a new lineup and a renewed energy Big Joe Burke is rockin' around town and looking to release some new music in the year ahead. JUNE 2009: YVR Records is proud to present its first new release: "Quiver", the powerful and passionate follow up album to former Albertan, Vancouver based, alt-country singer/songwriter Big Joe Burke's highly acclaimed debut release "Love Or Money" (July 2007/Indie). Listed as one of "BC's Best Bands" by The Province Newspaper's Tom Harrison for two years running (2007/2008), Big Joe Burke’s rowdy and rousing alt-country music has been stopping and stealing hearts since he first emerged in Vancouver’s Roots Music Scene in the Spring of 2006. “Love or Money” established Burke as a gifted singer-songwriter and one of the most promising local acts on the rise. “Quiver” – Burke’s new release - presents timeless and topical subject matter through an intensely expressive fusion of country, rock’n’roll and the blues - and defines "Big Joe Burke" as a powerful, dynamic and impressive Canadian singer-songwriter who has what it takes to become a legend in hi... more...

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Current Lineup

Joe Burke
Vocals and Acoustic Guitar
2006 - present
Rob Blackburn
Keyboards & guitar, vocals
2010 - present
Terry Bramhall
Bass, vocals
2011 - present
Mark Gruft
Drums, vocals
2011 - present

Past Members

Sandy Bone "SandyBone"
Drums
2006 - 2011
Pat Darcus
Upright Bass
2008 - 2011
Gord Smithers "gorehound"
Guitar, lap steel
2008 - 2011