Biography

Joe “Innocent Joe” Kopicki, entertained audiences in and around his hometown of Scranton Pennsylvania for many years. Working as a solo artist, band member and fronting his own band. Playing stages both large and small.

His first love is the blues, and he is known for being a blues performer with a soulful voice and authentic blues guitar chops. Whether it is cover of a classic song or an original tune, he delivers it from the heart, always paying homage to the great artist that inspire him. Influences of Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Country and Classic Rock can be heard in his style.

In 2018 Joe introduced himself to the Phoenix Blues Community by competing in the Arizona Blues Showdown. He was tapped to represent the Phoenix Blues Society in the Solo/Duo category at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis.

2019 has been a busy year for Joe. Aside from regular performances as a solo artist, Joe has been lighting things up with his band, Innocent Joe and the Hostile Witnesses. Highlights include the the Chandler Jazz Festival, Phoenix Blues Blast, Flagstaff Blues and Brew Festival, Sedona Red Rock Blues Festival 2 and the Camp Verde Blues Project show at the Phillip England Center for Performing Arts.

Aside from keeping a full schedule Joe found time to record and release his sophomore studio album, “Just Me and My Innocent Self”. This recording finds him focusing squarely on blues with an acoustic slant.