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“When four songs comprise such genius, they confer a true sense of completion. Allegheny is certainly one of those works.” - Saving Country Music scores Allegheny 8.8/10, April 16, 2024

“With a rapidly growing fan base and the utmost respect from every artist with whom Stamm has crossed paths, it’s just been a matter of time until his music broke through to a more national stage.” - Whiskeyriff reviews Allegheny EP, feat. Charles Wesley Godwin (April 5, 2024)

Stamm is a writer of uncommon precision…. Four songs on this EP, and they’re all absolute stunners.” - Country Universe, April 20, 2024

Saving Country Music nominates Wild Man for Album of the Year and “Dollar General Sign” for Song of the Year, calling it “true songwriting mastery.” (Dec. 7, 2023)

With uncommonly great songwriting, and a serious rock n’ roll attitude only tempered by sincere and welcomed country music interludes, The Joe Stamm Band …enjoys incredible buy-in from their current fans, and is ripe for striking a national chord.” - Saving Country Music reviews Wild Man, Aug. 17, 2023

“Wild Man is an excellent record. The combination of poignant lyrics and excellent production make Wild Man a must-listen independent country record.” Country Chord, Aug. 11, 2023

“Midwest country rocker Joe Stamm really says it all in this anthemic ode to the dichotomy of American life that is often illustrated by the bisecting of our communities. The song was released in conjunction with the Joe Stamm Band being named the Emerging Artist of the Year at the Peacemaker Festival in Arkansas.” - Saving Country Music, May 28, 2023

“The songs are traditional but still sound up to date. Fantastic voice and solid band behind him. "Wrong Side of Town" hits home - a familiar subject but told in a different way. At first, I thought "Country Gold" was going to be too much like other songs but that voice and lyrics pulls it out and separates it from the crowd.  Really good stuff.” - Craig Edmonds, Mama Roots Radio (July 26, 2023)

The Craig Collins Show interviews Joe about his album release, his career and much more (Nov. 10, 2021)

Peoria Music Live features “Shadows In The Dark” music video, “With as much as I enjoyed this follow up to Dandelion Woman, I’m going to have to say this darker side country might be a sub-genre I didn’t know I needed…” (Nov. 6, 2021)

LYRIC Magazine reviews Midwest Town, claiming that “While the likes of Blackberry Smoke, The Steel Woods and Whiskey Myers get most of the headlines in this style, the Joe Stamm Band should really be classed on the same levels.” (Oct. 12, 2021)

Lonesome Highway reviews Midwest Town, calling Joe a “fine lyricist, and these songs are very authentic in their construction and delivery.” (Sept. 27, 2020)

Hippies & Cowboys Podcast interviews Joe on Episode #118, discussing all may of topics, including Midwest country music, the new record, and a hell of a lot more - Listen on Spotify (Sept. 20, 2021)

The Troubadour Podcast interviews Joe on Episode #137, discussing the new record, a mutual admiration for Chris Knight, and much more (Sept. 19, 2021)

Ditty TV features “Pocketful of Quarters” on Ditty Debut (Sept. 15, 2021)

Land Line features “Pocketful of Quarters” - “A new song inspired by an OOIDA member involving terminal cancer, a Facebook post, a surprise gone wrong and a lasting tribute that the driver’s widow will never forget.” (Sept. 13, 2021)

Country Music People Magazine reviews Midwest Town, noting “the strength of the songwriting but also the lived-in, battered-yet-warm tone of Stamm’s vocals which assures authenticity.” (Sept. Issue, 2021)

The Country Note Reviews Midwest Town, “10-tracks showcasing JSB’s love of America’s heartland and her nostalgia, with true country songs that transport you into each story.” (Sept. 10, 2021)

“The Joe Stamm Band’s ‘Pocketful of Quarters’ is the traditional country music sound that’s been missing in country music for years.” - Randy Alomar, Program Director for US 93.3, Fort Wayne, IN

“Turns out that the small towns have as many stories to tell as the big cities…” Americana UK features “Midwest Town,” the title track to JSB’s upcoming album, now available as a pre-release single. (Americana-UK.com, July 27m 2021)

Whiskey Myers has announced the daily lineup for their inaugural Firewater Music Festival, Joe Stamm Band to play Oct. 1 (Music Rown, July 9, 2021)

Joe Talks Two-Hand Touch with the Oakridge Boys, a Completed Pass to Kane Brown, and an Upcoming Record on Cooperville Live (July 8, 2021)

Q & A w/ The [Athens] Post: “Joe Stamm talks Smiling Skull Saloon performance amid national tour” (Apr. 11, 2021)

Lonesome Highway reviews The Good & the Crooked… noting, “Joe is certainly working hard at building a lasting career, leading his band of road warriors and delivering an album rooted in all-American storytelling and guitar-driven swagger. An Excellent debut.” (March 31, 2021)

Chicago Tribune, “Joe Stamm Band comes back to Indiana for a show at Hobart’s Art Theater,” (Jan. 25, 2021)



“8 Essential Questions with Joe Stamm” - Country In The UK (Aug. 5, 2020)

“There’s a sinewy, rootsy texture to his inflections, always evocative and drenched in a rock ‘n roll spirit.” - B-Sides & Badlands, July 29, 2020

“His story is an American tale. We sat down with Joe Stamm to dig deeper into those Midwest roots, his hometown, his inspirations and the road ahead.” - Midwestern Gentleman, July 15, 2020

“[‘Goodbye, John’] is a classic song – Simple yet what a great story…This is one of those songs if you are fortunate to hear and see live and acoustic, you almost want it to continue.  Maybe it’s me, but the acoustic song is almost an intimate letter to a dear friend and we get to experience that emotion and feeling through it.  I hope to be able to see and hear this in person one day soon. THIS is a Great Song and a Great Story!! - Michael White, Program Director, Real Texas Radio (May 25, 2020)

“There have been quite a few stabs at writing and releasing Coronavirus-inspired songs over the last couple of months, with some hits, and a lot of misses. But something about the mood and message of [‘Goodbye, John’] is perfectly on point.” (SavingCountryMusic.com, May 10, 2020)

“Joe has now become one of those few artists that I proactively look for new music from, and that coming from a radio guy is rare. The sound is uniquely Joe and his message is always clear.” - Jeff Smith (Station Manager, KRUN AM, Ballinger, TX)

“[‘Empty Places’ is] some great work, a certain level of grittiness, truth and emptiness. Joe pulls it all together.” - Buzz Russell (Program Director, Texas 99/KNES-FM)

[On “Empty Places”] “What a great song…[Joe’s] lyrics are always on point, not a wasted word or a wasted breath.” - Dr. Chris Michaels (Brand Manager, 104.9FM The Wolf)

Joe Stamm joins WCIA News for Live Friday Jams (Jan. 17, 2020)

“Joe Stamm takes country music into the deep places where real feelings and real playing go to hang out together.” (Illinois Times, Jan. 2, 2020)

“Joe Stamm’s New EP A Home For Wayward Songs,” (an interview w/ Jon Norton of WGLT News Bloomington (IL), Dec. 17, 2019)

Picks And Bones Podcast interviews Joe: “Joe is humble and down the earth, he lets his music do the talking.” (Picks And Bones on Spotify, Dec. 6, 2019)

“Joe Stamm Band honors fallen Marine in new music video, ‘I’ll Buy the Beer’” (Week News 25, Nov. 11, 2019)

“Elmwood Marine honored in Joe Stamm Band video” (Journal Star, Nov. 11, 2019)

“We’ve been following Joe Stamm for a while now and if you’re not…it is time to get on the wagon!” (DirtRoadAnthems.com, Oct. 18, 2019)

“You can hear it, can't you? A voice equally familiar as it is unique. [If you like] rock, a little country, and some Americana, we've got a recommendation based on not only good tunes, but the character and personality of the frontman.” (WideOpenSpaces.com, July 12, 2019)

“Joe Stamm is a Midwest rooted country artist that I’ve followed for a few years now. And, it seems he keeps getting better with each new release.” (93.9 KIA FM, July 12, 2019)

“Joe Stamm Band is an upcoming country-rock group that wants to share their music to the world.” (Countrythangdaily.com, July 26, 2019)

“Making It: The Joe Stamm Band Story” is Finalist for Best Feature inn Associated Press Broadcasting Assoc. Contest, Feb. 27, 2019

Joe sits in with the folks at 107.7 The Bull FM, Feb. 20, 2019

Feature story on Joe & JSB from WEEK News 25, Dec. 18, 2018