Winchester Gig Guide
Joe Burke
Singer, songwriter and award-winning guitaristWebsite: joeburkemusician.com
Website: joeburkemusician.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/joeburkemusic
Award-winning alternative-indie rock innovator Joe Burke doesn't just play acoustic guitar; he re-engineers it. Moving beyond traditional folk, Joe utilises a complex dual-amp rig, distortions, and delays to construct a massive, cinematic wall of sound, backed by James McCrea (Muse). The result is an atmospheric experience carrying the sonic footprint of a full alternative ensemble generated by a single performer. On stage, Joe’s live set is a masterclass in tension and release. His technical wizardry channels the adventurous spirit of John Martyn alongside the raw power of Jimi Hendrix—an approach that earned him the SMA Award for Best Guitarist. Endorsed by Sofia Genders (End of the Road, Wasing, Eden) as a festival artist, Joe has shared stages with independent powerhouses Will Varley and Beans on Toast. Personally invited by 90s Brit-pop legends Dodgy to support them at the Cheese & Grain, he has also performed at Salisbury City Hall, cementing his status as a compelling live act. True peer recognition comes from visionary songwriter Alex Roberts, who hailed Joe as a 'magician of the guitar and a wizard of a songsmith.' Leaving the safe acoustic world behind, Joe Burke creates a high-fidelity experience built for the big stages.
Joe Burke Events:
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Sunday 11 October 2026
Venue: The Railway map 
Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Alex Roberts + Joe Burke + Painted Sails - Doors 7.30pm - A highly acclaimed songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and bard of Greek and Welsh ancestry, Alex Roberts hails from the south coast of Britain. Touring and releasing music regularly for over two decades, he has collaborated with some of the finest traditional musicians of the British Isles and abroad. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website: railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester 
Tickets/more info: railwayinn.pub/shows/alex-roberts-2026-10-11
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SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER 2026
Alex Roberts + Joe Burke + Painted Sails
Venue: The Railway
Doors 7.30pm
A highly acclaimed songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and bard of Greek and Welsh ancestry, Alex Roberts hails from the south coast of Britain. Touring and releasing music regularly for over two decades, he has collaborated with some of the finest traditional musicians of the British Isles and abroad.