Joe Baxter is a fourth-generation Okie; a proud descendent of original hard-scrabble homesteaders. He’s retired from doing any actual WORK, but continues to perform as much as possible. Joe has been knocking around the Oklahoma much scene for several decades. Known as a capable and prolific songwriter, Joe’s songs deal with Everyman’s Every Day. Love, hate, pain, joy, silly, and serious. All of Joe’s followers, friends, and family have a “”favorite”” JB song. The discography spans thirty years, and includes 11 all original albums from 1994’s “”Blue Tape”” through 2023’s “”Interesting Times””. Joe’s songwriting mantra is ”We record, therefore we are!’
Joe is a charter WoodyFest guy, and has attended and/or performed ever year. He reports that he is “”down to two yearly festivals, and WoodyFest is one of them.”” Joe is excited about continuing the outstanding WoodyFest tradition in 2024. You also can catch Joe at the festival campgrounds running the Dust Bowl Stage.
