Artist description Papa Joe is a singer/songwriter in the folk/humor tradition.

Music Style Folk/Humor

Musical Influences Tom Lehrer, John Prine, Tom Paxton, Tom Russell

Similar Artists Tom Paxton, Jimmy Buffet

Artist History Papa Joe, aka Joe Kretschmer, didn't start writing songs and performing until his mid-fifties. For a couple of years he was a member of the Ditch Lilies, a folk/rock band. He produced his first solo CD, "Crying on My Pizza," featuring most of his comedy songs, in 2001. His second CD, "Open Mike," featuring both serious and humorous songs, was released in 2003.

Group Members "Papa" Joe Kretschmer

Instruments guitar, banjo, harmonica

Albums Cryin' on My Pizza

Location Oxford, OH - USA

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