Stand

After 45 years of leading legendary punks D.O.A. the man they call Shithead has a new solo album out. Stand has a rootsy, rebellious tone, as Joe combines acoustic and electric guitar on this timely and politically charged album. Many have compared Joe to a modern day Woody Guthrie or Pete Seeger because he has spent a lifetime standing up for what's right through his music and through his actions. There's timely political stuff, poignant songs, a cover of DOA's "2+2", a spaghetti western inspired tune, and even an ode to Star Trek. He also covers songs from his idols Johnny Cash, Leadbelly and Stompin' Tom Connors. Joe got one of the best acoustic rhythm sections in Canada to accompany him: Leon Power and Darren Parris, great keyboards from Chris Gestrin, Jessie Zubot on violin and fantastic supporting vocals from Kinney Starr, Frazey Ford, and Rebecca Jenkins.