Jo Beth Young - Bio
Jo Beth Young is a true hidden gem rising in the prog and neo-folk scene. Her ethereal vocals, mesmeric haunting style coupled with her beautiful songs have increasingly been enrapturing and provoking deep emotional response in audiences internationally for over 15 years.
Writing from a place of raw authenticity, the visionary singer/songwriter, producer and multi instrumentalist's poetically tangible world comes armed with lullabies and battle cries hand in hand. At times heartbreaking, but always hopeful.
After four years away from touring, Jo Beth returns with The Shadow Navigation Show, which brings a new, beautifully-crafted, live experience aligned with the much anticipated new album Broken Spells. Spiritually charged storytelling, hypnotic original songs with an atmospheric film and visual backdrop - this promises to be an unforgettable night with very special guest Serious Child and friends.
Jo Beth's live shows bring deep emotional magic to the audience that has been reviewed by PROG, Progradar and National papers as "unmissable" and "exquisite". Her voice and songs have held the spellbound attention of audiences at venues such as St. Pancras Old Church, The BBC Stage at Leopallooza and Summer's End Progressive Music Festival in Wales, selling out her headline shows in the UK.
Jo Beth's upcoming album Broken Spells (due for release in Autumn 2023 on Wise Queen Records) explores the idea of both collective and personal 'spells' being broken. The themes for the show reflect this and include dark fairy and folk tales, wild feminine archetypes, intriguing historical tales, philosophical anecdotes and more.
"A mesmerising and powerful performance that keeps an appreciative audience under its spell" - Prog Magazine
"Deeply moving and soulful” - Louder Than War
"Brilliantly atmospheric vocals...elegant rhythms...a winning confluence of globe spanning folk music.” - ★★★★ Record Collector