Joe Pug

Sam Doores is a New Orleans based folk singer who grew up singing gospel at church, was converted to folk after seeing Ramblin' Jack Elliott, and then took the course of many young artists by exploring the music of Dylan, Gutherie, et al. Seeing that he is presently in New Orleans it's no surprise that a bit of jazz and afrobeat have crept into his music. Read More

During my recent cross country relocation, the advanced copy of Joe Pug's forthcoming album, Messenger , kept me company and stayed on repeat as I drove through snowstorms in West Kansas. Read More

With Messenger , Pug explores new territory, sneaking pedal steel guitar into "The Sharpest Crown" and backing "The Door is Always Open" with a powerhouse rhythm section. Read More

Joe Pug will be releasing the follow-up to his fantastic Nation of Heat EP. Read More