"It's hard to believe these guys have only been working together for less than a year. Sounds more like they've been playing together for decades. They play off one another so well, weave in and around one another and through the layers of every song as if painting a picture together..."

YVR Music.com

Gord Smithers - Guitar, lap steel, dobro, banjo, fiddle, mandolin

Gord is a highly respected veteran of the Vancouver alternative, roots and rockabilly scene, having contributed his talents to many of Vancouver's best local acts including "The Deadcats", "The Kon-Tikis", "Wichita Trip", "Boomchix" and more.

In addition to electric guitar, Gord also plays steel guitar, dobro, banjo, mandolin and fiddle, and is considered by many to be one of Vancouver's best guitar players. His considerable talents have also garnered him a sponsorship with Vancouver's Sparrow Guitars. Gord joined Big Joe in 2006, quickly helping to mold the sound of the band with his unique brand of edgy, country twang.

Pat Darcus - Bass & vocals

Joining the band in the winter of 2007, Pat has 20 years of experience playing in the Vancouver Blues, Rock n' Roll, Alt-Country scenes. Pat has recorded albums with 'My Idea of Fun', 'The Steve Hansen Combo' and 'The Reverberators' and has been a regular with Earthshakers, Jimy Now, Elbore James and Re-Beat generation opening for notables such as Duke Robillard, RL Burnside, Mick Taylor and Buckwheat Zydeco - among others.

Pat provides a solid back end, beautiful harmonies, a great attitude and solid work ethic to the band.

Dan Wood - Drums & vocals

After graduating university, Dan hit the road and never looked back. Touring relentlessly for 15 years, Dan honed his chops (live and in studio) with some of Canada's finest up and coming acts before settling in Vancouver. Having developed a heartfelt love for all things country and western, Dan joined the band in May 2007.

Never content with the status quo, Dan blends his love of skin bashing with the quiet subtleties of a Hank Williams shuffle or a George Jones ballad. This is one rocker who is a true blue convert to the honky tonk traditions. Mix in his love for singin' harmonies and you have a drummer who delivers rhythmically and vocally.