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Hi Class Joes

køpper: Welcome aboard, finally! ;)
- September 30, 2011
Von Adder:
Hi guys thanks for the add!

Great show down at the springs a few weeks ago, will be looking out for the next gig with mucho anticipation! :)
- October 15, 2011
John Choples: Hi guys, enjoyed the Spring Gardens show. Looking forward to seeing you again soon & probably twisting a few more arms into coming along for a good time.
- October 16, 2011
The Stampletons:
Thanks for the request. I'd love to listen to your own songs!

Alex
- October 21, 2011
Jan: Hi, thanks for the invite!
- November 5, 2011
mysteryharmonicaman:
great, great, sound, big for everything. go, go hiclass joes.

Saludos monstruos.
- November 5, 2011
Victor Lopez: Thanks a lot for the request! Every fan of the Big Three and Johnny Kidd is a friend of mine!
- November 6, 2011
Lord Muck!!:
Cheers Joes! You can send or submit for gigs or podcast to lordmuck@nastygrind.com , and I hope you do...!
- November 8, 2011
Liam Shaolin Wolf: Hey :) We are pretty new, been around as a live entity for a year but only really got going properly since the summer. We've done a few shows, mainly at the Lanes but our next one is at The Croft supporting Vince Ray an the Boneshakers on Saturday. I'm ye... more
- November 8, 2011
Muck:
Congrats hi Class Joes! Lets hook up for a show in 2012! -MUCK
- November 20, 2011
sideshow Barty:
genuinely sorry i missed your show at the thunderbolt but lookin' forward to the next local shindig fo' sure.
- January 12, 2012
JACK TORERA:
Pleased to meet ya! yep, tram ride was a blast indeed, cheers!
- January 12, 2012
Ricky Toner:
Cool. Thanks for adding me. Keep me posted on your arrival in Edinburgh. I do a radio show and could play some of your music if you can send anything over. Cheers
- February 24, 2012

Personal Information

First Name Hi
Last Name Class
Birthdate February 29, 1960
Location: bristol england

Personal Details

Bio Groups may come and go but the Hi Class Joes are here to stay!

Virtually unknown outside the West Country, although not for much longer, the Joes possess a dynamism and polish on a par with the top recording stars.

The group's manager Richard Down insisted on producing their first disc, the extremely catchy Boom Boom (Everybody Fall Down), after catching the band at their monthly residency at the Locarno in Bristol. The sound on the disc could almost have been taken from their live stage show. Full of energy and drive - the song bounces along until the last ringing chord.

Five guys named Joe

Joe James (Lead vocals)
Tried various jobs in industry but didn't take to them, so great was his love for music. Joe James' full-blooded knockout vocals are a Hi Class Joes trademark. His favourite food is shepherd's pie.

Joe Crabtree (Lead guitar and close harmonies)
An ex-choir boy who gave up a promising career in office accounting to play guitar for the Hi Class Joes. Also an electronics boffin - when not playing guitar he spends his time tinkering with the band's amplifers and PA equipment.

Joe Ash (Bass and backing vocals)
Worked as a costing clerk and storeman before turning professional. Joe Ash has played in numerous local beat combos, he left his last group after hearing the Joes were on the lookout for a bass player. His favourite drink is Cola.

Joe “Cookie” Cook (Drums)
Left his career as head chef on an international cruise ship to play drums for the Joes. Enjoys collecting records by instrumental groups and reading science fiction. His favourite drink is Dandelion and Burdock.

Joe Lynch (Harmonica and backing vocals)
Turned professional following a career as an insurance salesman. Originally from London, Joe Lynch can often be found playing blues harp at various R&B sessions across Bristol. His favourite drink is a pint of mild.

What the press say about the Joes...

“Listen to their sound, watch them onstage and experience that small excitement which then gets bigger inside you. The Hi Class Joes are going to be one of the best bands on the scene for many years.”
Lord William of Buckinghamshire, Big New Beat magazine

“The fans in the theatre have a fire in their eyes. With an almost contemptuous ease, the Hi Class Joes hit the stage and slam the audience back into their seats. They finished their set of R&B-type numbers with the audience standing and screaming on their seats, begging for more.”
Reverend John Charles, Beat Sounds magazine

“Sensational. Brilliant. Out of this world. Just some of the phrases I overheard when leaving the auditorium theatre. With their lively discs, exciting stage performances and hilarious radio shows - everything is positively swinging for the Joes!”
Maureen Cox, Boyfriend magazine
Favorite Music The Big Three, Johnny Kid and the Pirates, The AppleJacks, The Hollies, Adam Faith,
Other Hobbies/Interests Motorcycles, vintage record fairs, cooking, cycling, vintage clothes, getting drunk.