Jo Williamson is a Brooklyn-based folkish experimental singer and songwriter. Time Out NY writes, "Jo has an intriguing lived-in quality to her voice and a talent for smart elegant turns of phrase." In January 2011, she released her first full length record, Be the Man produced by celebrated singer-songwriter Martha Wainwright. It features some of New York's finest indie musicians to include Bryan Devendorf of the National, Doveman's Thomas Bartlett, Brad Albetta, Doug Wieselman, Rob Moose and Jim Campilongo.
Jo plays regularly in and around New York. She has worked with contemporary composers, video artists, and theater and film directors, as singer, writer and performer. In 2008, she released an EP, Wake on the Hudson produced by Brent Arnold. She hosts a radio show, By Associations out of Bridgeport, CT on WPKN 89.5 FM. Her live music performances have been described as "mesmerizing, haunting, and moving."
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Time Out New York says, 'Williamson has an intriguing, lived-in quality to her voice and a talent for smart, elegant turns of phrase.'
East Village Radio DJ Ben Allen says, 'Williamson is very talented and delightful. She has song and wit, after dinner repartee.' (http://www.eastvillageradio.com/shows/djblog.aspx?uid=480)
Beatniksandpolitics.blogspot Bill Meredith says 'Williamson showed the most range with her articulate, classically-enhanced voice.' (http://beatniksandpolitics.blogspot.com/2009/01/joni-wouldnt-be-blue-about-this-tribute.html)
Election Blogspot's Geraldine Castelain's says 'Jo est une grande fille toute simple, qui chante des chansons visiblement toutes simples, sur lesquelles elle s'accompagne la guitare acoustique, tout simplement.' (http://electionsong.blogspot.com/2009/04/girls-girls-girls.html)
Musical Discoveries says, 'Jo has a well-honed and wide vocal range. Her voice has a lovely crystalline quality and works well with the simple acoustic arrangements. Indeed Jo's voice is the focal point. Vocal excursions and lovely backing harmonies are evocatively delivered.' (http://www.musicaldiscoveries.com/digest/digest.php?a=viewr&id=778)
CTN- Music.com Julie Katzenburg says, 'First thing very impressive is Jo Williamson's warm full and rich textured voice, a wide vocal range and crystalline.' (www.ctn-music.com)
Syosset.patch.com Ursula Moore writes, 'With her powerful voice captivating the folks in the crowd, Williamson received thunderous applause at the end of each song.' (Syosset.patch.com/articles/folk-for-folks)
