As a Deacon who got into the house rockin’ business about ten years ago, Sweet Willie D is living proof that the art of blues shouting (which requires wailing, rapping, testifying, and bleeding charisma) is still alive and still very hip.

Willie is a gem and has brought the house down when he has appeared as Shirley’s guest. On September 5th Willie will appear with Big Jack, Lee Lundy, and Sir Cecil for a one night only performance.

Steve Hurl and his Jumpin’ Juba band return for a night of New Orleans swamp-rock, classic boogie-woogie, folk, Memphis rock & roll and a playfull use of everything from calypso to country blues.

The band played in July and brought the house down. We welcome them back to open up our exciting September lineup. eWe weTw Orleans swamp-rock, classic boogie-woogie, folk, Memphis rock & roll, and a playful use of everything from calypsoNew Orleans swamp-rock, classic boogie-woogie, folk, Memphis rock & roll, and a playful use of everything from calypso to country are stirred into the band’s blue stew.

Business has been very good and we have an opening for a line cook. Call at 617-254-5227 or drop by if you’re interested. Here is an application (.pdf) you can print out and drop off: 

Application for a Job at Smoken’ Joe’s 

Geoff Bartley will begin a month of Sundays on August 10th from 7 to 10PM. Geoff is one of this country’s best acoustic guitar players and has toured extensively both solo and with artist Tom Paxton and others. His own songs have been recorded by renouned artists such as Mary Black and John Gorka.

 It all began with his deep understanding of Blues and Jazz roots. When Wendy first heard him 35 years ago he was wowing audiences with a fingerpicking style that brought jazz to blues and blues to jazz. In the years since he has developed his own writing style that has fused these beginnings with a deep soulful lyrical style.

Geoff comes to Smoken’ Joe’s  with a strick blues agenda. He’ll be playing blues originating from the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s. Along the way we hope he will share a little of his extensive knowledge of the artists and backgrounds of this rich heritage.

You can read about Geoff on our Artist Profiles page or visit his website at http://www.geoffbartley.com/index.html. Or visit his Myspace page  http://www.myspace.com/geoffbartley

Full and part time positions are available.

Teamwork and enthusiasm are required.

Smoken’ Joe’s Barbeque
351 Washington Street
Brighton, MA 02135Smoken’ Joe’s Barbeque is an EOE.
Must be a citizen or show valid work permits.

You can call the restaurant 617-254-5227, fax your resume to 617-254-5229, or stop by to fill out an application.Now you can also download a Smoken’ Joe’s application from this site.

 Application for a Job at Smoken’ Joe’s