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Joe recorded an album with Sunball records when he was 14, and had an album launch at Sydney’s premier live music venue, the Basement. The show created such hype, that Sony BMG contacted Joe the very next day, requesting a showcase for Dennis Handlin, the CEO.

Despite being very academically gifted, Joe left school at the age of 15 to practice the guitar more. After hearing that Joe was practicing for 4 hours before AND after school, waking at 4am, Joe’s parents and principal suggested he leave and focus on his music.

In late 2007 he embarked on a self funded (with his own pocket money) trip to the USA. As well as performing in concert with Tommy Emmanuel, Joe, desperate to play for someone, started door knocking on Nashville’s music row (where all the music- related businesses are located). After two days of being thrown out of these buildings, Joe finally got a chance to play for the president of Aristo Media, Jeff Walker. Jeff was so amazed at Joe's ability that he organized Joe several other meetings. Things began to snowball, and by the end of the week, Joe had met with Sony, Universal, BMI, Ascap, Ten Ten, Universal South, Universal Publishing, and many others.

After returning to Australia, Joe auditioned for the “Australia’s Got Talent” TV series. Joe became a favorite right from the start. In the semi final, a grandma spoon player was awarded the Judges choice award, but record votes sent Joe through to the Grand Final.

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