Laura Jo

Laura Jo is a North Longford-born singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has spent over a decade captivating audiences with her powerful voice and skilled musicianship. Playing tenor banjo, guitar, mandolin, and piano, she has performed in over 40 countries and 40 U.S. states, gaining recognition as part of renowned groups like Biird, The Young Irelanders, Billow Wood, and Briste.

In 2018, Laura Jo embarked on her solo career, traveling extensively and focusing on creating original music that reflects her unique sound and style. Her debut single, Places, released in 2022, was met with great success, leading to opportunities to share stages with acts such as Roisin O, The Tumbling Paddies, and JigJam.

Her second single, Bright Eyes, released in 2023, brought her national acclaim, winning the Wildcard Public Vote in the Hot Press & IBI A New Local Hero Irish Music Month awards, solidifying her reputation as one of Ireland’s most promising emerging artists.

Laura Jo has performed on prominent stages and events, including RTÉ’s Late Late Show St. Patrick’s Day Special in 2024, Trafalgar Square’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in London, and the All Together Now Festival as part of the female supergroup Biird.

Combining heartfelt songwriting with dynamic live performances, Laura Jo continues to build her solo career while staying true to her roots. Whether sharing her new music on festival stages or intimate venues, her music resonates deeply with audiences across Ireland, Europe, and beyond.

Highlights:
-Hot Press & IBI Wildcard winner 2023 with single“Bright Eyes”'
-The Late Late RTE, Fleadh TV TG4 (2024)
-Trafalgar Square St Patricks Day 2024*
-All Together Now 2024*
-Your Roots Are Showing Showcase Artist 2024
-Forest Festival, Laois 2024
-Support Roisin O, Tumbling Paddies, Jigjam, Kila('), Sharon Shannon, Mundy, & Mike McGoldrick
(*Biird)('Perfect Friction)

Testimonials

"Laura has already a celebrated musical career, perfoming as part of collaborative projects and as a solo artist. Following a hugely competitive public vote, Laura Jo was crowned the winner of Wildcard Award at this years A New Local Hero showcase event!" 2023- Hot Press Newsdesk

"Longford singer Laura Jo is emerging as a really serious talent. She demonstrates her talent as a lyrist, her vocal range, acoustic guitar backing, and striped-back ethereal americano sound to her music."
— Ruth Keyes Hot Press

"Hasn't she got a wonderful voice! Laura Jo has a trad background but is moving on with her music in a new direction, which was well worth the listen"- Lilian Smith RTE Radio 1

"Beautiful sound of Laura Jo, fabulous talent and someone to look out for" - Mags McGagh Downda Road Radio

"Got a great voice, great songwriter and really love her style of songwriting, with lots of jazz and folk influences. She really knows how to put a song together!"- David Dee Moore Folk Friday Rad