Joel David Weir
@joeldavidweir.bsky.social
Singer-songwriter. Existential folk from the almost great midwest.
https://linktr.ee/joeldavidweir
https://linktr.ee/joeldavidweir
This year I released FIERCER into the world - an album that started in 2024 in the corner of a pub in Oban, Scotland. I did a deep dive into it for those who still like an old school liner notes album experience because I think the songs deserved it.
Behind the Music
FIERCER Words and Stories
worktownreview.substack.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
This year I released FIERCER into the world - an album that started in 2024 in the corner of a pub in Oban, Scotland. I did a deep dive into it for those who still like an old school liner notes album experience because I think the songs deserved it.
I've had the joy of sharing the stage with Jess Jones many times over the past five or so years. He's the kind of writer I am drawn to - the phrasing, the craft, the americana surrealism, drawing from the whole rich tradition of everyone from Townes to Jay, its deeply satisfying songwriting
Fair Skies, by Jess Jones
11 track album
jessejonestunes.bandcamp.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I've had the joy of sharing the stage with Jess Jones many times over the past five or so years. He's the kind of writer I am drawn to - the phrasing, the craft, the americana surrealism, drawing from the whole rich tradition of everyone from Townes to Jay, its deeply satisfying songwriting
"Closet Songs" turns 10 in 2026. Been thinking of having some fun with the anniversary.
What's your favorite tune from the album?
joeldavidweir.bandcamp.com/album/closet...
What's your favorite tune from the album?
joeldavidweir.bandcamp.com/album/closet...
Closet Songs I, by Joel David Weir
5 track album
joeldavidweir.bandcamp.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:20 PM
"Closet Songs" turns 10 in 2026. Been thinking of having some fun with the anniversary.
What's your favorite tune from the album?
joeldavidweir.bandcamp.com/album/closet...
What's your favorite tune from the album?
joeldavidweir.bandcamp.com/album/closet...
This was a special night. Loved playing music alongside @justicefuller at @atowncenter in lovely Anderson, IN. Check out the whole set here! Thanks @sabrandijewell and @gregjames at @parksideservices
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaON...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaON...
Joel David Weir at A Town Center
Joel David Weir is an Indiana based singer/songwriter haunted by thw power of song to connect, console, and advocate for the voiceless. Musically his songs range from intimate acoustic to alt-…
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November 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
This was a special night. Loved playing music alongside @justicefuller at @atowncenter in lovely Anderson, IN. Check out the whole set here! Thanks @sabrandijewell and @gregjames at @parksideservices
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaON...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaON...
Indy!!! See y'all tonight at @thestutzbuilding
November 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Indy!!! See y'all tonight at @thestutzbuilding
So grateful to have spent an inspiring weekend at @bloodlinefest
Great music and community. Thanks for having me!
Great music and community. Thanks for having me!
October 27, 2025 at 2:46 PM
So grateful to have spent an inspiring weekend at @bloodlinefest
Great music and community. Thanks for having me!
Great music and community. Thanks for having me!
Come and see me in November!
@stutzbuilding
@648Bourbonandcigarlounge
@BockFamilyBrewing
#livemusic #songwriter #music #musicislife #midwest
@stutzbuilding
@648Bourbonandcigarlounge
@BockFamilyBrewing
#livemusic #songwriter #music #musicislife #midwest
October 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Come and see me in November!
@stutzbuilding
@648Bourbonandcigarlounge
@BockFamilyBrewing
#livemusic #songwriter #music #musicislife #midwest
@stutzbuilding
@648Bourbonandcigarlounge
@BockFamilyBrewing
#livemusic #songwriter #music #musicislife #midwest
Been working on the new @timothyrye record. Can't wait for you to hear these songs. Some really special stuff is coming together on this one. w/@danieldavidsparks.
Also - stay tuned for more from Scoutknife Recordings in the near future!
Also - stay tuned for more from Scoutknife Recordings in the near future!
October 22, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Been working on the new @timothyrye record. Can't wait for you to hear these songs. Some really special stuff is coming together on this one. w/@danieldavidsparks.
Also - stay tuned for more from Scoutknife Recordings in the near future!
Also - stay tuned for more from Scoutknife Recordings in the near future!
yes, yes, y'all! @bloodlinefestival is almost here!!!
October 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
yes, yes, y'all! @bloodlinefestival is almost here!!!
"god of war/Great Shy Bird"... an unearthed track... on Worktown Review (substack)
October 15, 2025 at 9:20 PM
"god of war/Great Shy Bird"... an unearthed track... on Worktown Review (substack)
Have you checked out the new song "Isolation Blues" yet?
Isolation Blues, by Joel David Weir
track by Joel David Weir
joeldavidweir.bandcamp.com
October 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Have you checked out the new song "Isolation Blues" yet?
A really great event featuring @nathanevansfox this Saturday in Bloomington. If you're in the area, please go check this out!!! Also... curry!!!! YASSSS!!!!!!!
October 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
A really great event featuring @nathanevansfox this Saturday in Bloomington. If you're in the area, please go check this out!!! Also... curry!!!! YASSSS!!!!!!!
Really enjoying the latest from @bobbynicholson. Still have such fond memories of hearing him at @theroyaloak one chance night in Edinburgh.
bobbynic.bandcamp.com/album/auld-t...
bobbynic.bandcamp.com/album/auld-t...
Auld Toon Bars, by Bobby Nicholson
11 track album
bobbynic.bandcamp.com
October 8, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Really enjoying the latest from @bobbynicholson. Still have such fond memories of hearing him at @theroyaloak one chance night in Edinburgh.
bobbynic.bandcamp.com/album/auld-t...
bobbynic.bandcamp.com/album/auld-t...
For the return of @bandcamp Friday I'm releasing a new song "Isolation Blues"
Hope you dig it!
Hope you dig it!
October 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
For the return of @bandcamp Friday I'm releasing a new song "Isolation Blues"
Hope you dig it!
Hope you dig it!
"Worry the Birds" is the title track for the latest Compilation EP from the great folks at @aldorabritainrecords. Excited to be on this fantastically eclectic collection of independent music from across the world! Cheers!
thealdorabritainrecords.bandcamp.com/album/worry-...
thealdorabritainrecords.bandcamp.com/album/worry-...
Worry The Birds, by Various Artists
5 track album
thealdorabritainrecords.bandcamp.com
September 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM
"Worry the Birds" is the title track for the latest Compilation EP from the great folks at @aldorabritainrecords. Excited to be on this fantastically eclectic collection of independent music from across the world! Cheers!
thealdorabritainrecords.bandcamp.com/album/worry-...
thealdorabritainrecords.bandcamp.com/album/worry-...
FIERCER IS LOOSE IN THE WORLD!!
The new album is available now on @bandcamp
Head on over and give it a "spin"!
All the best,
joel
joeldavidweir.bandcamp.com/album/fiercer
The new album is available now on @bandcamp
Head on over and give it a "spin"!
All the best,
joel
joeldavidweir.bandcamp.com/album/fiercer
FIERCER, by Joel David Weir
8 track album
joeldavidweir.bandcamp.com
September 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM
FIERCER IS LOOSE IN THE WORLD!!
The new album is available now on @bandcamp
Head on over and give it a "spin"!
All the best,
joel
joeldavidweir.bandcamp.com/album/fiercer
The new album is available now on @bandcamp
Head on over and give it a "spin"!
All the best,
joel
joeldavidweir.bandcamp.com/album/fiercer
GOOD GOOD TROUBLE SHIRTS!
Exclusively through @bonfire
All proceeds go to @exodusrefugee
"Cool" design: www.bonfire.com/34good-good-...
METAL design: www.bonfire.com/metal-34good...
Get at it.
Exclusively through @bonfire
All proceeds go to @exodusrefugee
"Cool" design: www.bonfire.com/34good-good-...
METAL design: www.bonfire.com/metal-34good...
Get at it.
September 10, 2025 at 9:20 PM
GOOD GOOD TROUBLE SHIRTS!
Exclusively through @bonfire
All proceeds go to @exodusrefugee
"Cool" design: www.bonfire.com/34good-good-...
METAL design: www.bonfire.com/metal-34good...
Get at it.
Exclusively through @bonfire
All proceeds go to @exodusrefugee
"Cool" design: www.bonfire.com/34good-good-...
METAL design: www.bonfire.com/metal-34good...
Get at it.
Have you checked out the new song "The Job of a Song" yet?
Its available to listen to exclusively over at The Worktown Review on Substack.
What do you think?
#newmusic #songs #songwriting
Its available to listen to exclusively over at The Worktown Review on Substack.
What do you think?
#newmusic #songs #songwriting
September 5, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Have you checked out the new song "The Job of a Song" yet?
Its available to listen to exclusively over at The Worktown Review on Substack.
What do you think?
#newmusic #songs #songwriting
Its available to listen to exclusively over at The Worktown Review on Substack.
What do you think?
#newmusic #songs #songwriting
Back on the road in September!
9/10- @thewhisk Greencastle, IN LOCAL BARDS NIGHT
9/12 - @riggsbeer Champaign-Urbana, IL
9/28 - @melodyinn FOLK THIS! w/@justicefuller @timothyrye @calebhawkins
9/10- @thewhisk Greencastle, IN LOCAL BARDS NIGHT
9/12 - @riggsbeer Champaign-Urbana, IL
9/28 - @melodyinn FOLK THIS! w/@justicefuller @timothyrye @calebhawkins
August 27, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Back on the road in September!
9/10- @thewhisk Greencastle, IN LOCAL BARDS NIGHT
9/12 - @riggsbeer Champaign-Urbana, IL
9/28 - @melodyinn FOLK THIS! w/@justicefuller @timothyrye @calebhawkins
9/10- @thewhisk Greencastle, IN LOCAL BARDS NIGHT
9/12 - @riggsbeer Champaign-Urbana, IL
9/28 - @melodyinn FOLK THIS! w/@justicefuller @timothyrye @calebhawkins
So hyped that @timothyrye is opening up for Nashville recording artist JPHarris at @dukesindy this Saturday! I've had the honor of producing Tim's last two records, with a new one in the works - he's the real deal, folks - make it to the show if you can and for sure check out his tunes!
August 25, 2025 at 2:46 PM
So hyped that @timothyrye is opening up for Nashville recording artist JPHarris at @dukesindy this Saturday! I've had the honor of producing Tim's last two records, with a new one in the works - he's the real deal, folks - make it to the show if you can and for sure check out his tunes!
The latest single "Without a Net" is live on all streaming platforms!
distrokid.com/hyperfollow/...
distrokid.com/hyperfollow/...
August 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The latest single "Without a Net" is live on all streaming platforms!
distrokid.com/hyperfollow/...
distrokid.com/hyperfollow/...
TUESDAY NIGHT!
Returning to Bloomington for the @hoomac Songwriter Showcase at @sleepersbar
Excited to share the stage with @patrickkellar and @rikkijean
#songwriter #indiana #bloomington #midwest #acoustic #folk #livemusic
Returning to Bloomington for the @hoomac Songwriter Showcase at @sleepersbar
Excited to share the stage with @patrickkellar and @rikkijean
#songwriter #indiana #bloomington #midwest #acoustic #folk #livemusic
August 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM
TUESDAY NIGHT!
Returning to Bloomington for the @hoomac Songwriter Showcase at @sleepersbar
Excited to share the stage with @patrickkellar and @rikkijean
#songwriter #indiana #bloomington #midwest #acoustic #folk #livemusic
Returning to Bloomington for the @hoomac Songwriter Showcase at @sleepersbar
Excited to share the stage with @patrickkellar and @rikkijean
#songwriter #indiana #bloomington #midwest #acoustic #folk #livemusic
ITS BANDCAMP FRIDAY!!!!
ITS a great day to pre-order the new LP "FIERCER" or pick up a new GOOD GOOD TROUBLE STICKER! Pre-order FIERCER and you get the two new singles right away. Cheers, y'all!
joeldavidweir.bandcamp.com/album/fiercer
ITS a great day to pre-order the new LP "FIERCER" or pick up a new GOOD GOOD TROUBLE STICKER! Pre-order FIERCER and you get the two new singles right away. Cheers, y'all!
joeldavidweir.bandcamp.com/album/fiercer
FIERCER, by Joel David Weir
8 track album
joeldavidweir.bandcamp.com
August 1, 2025 at 12:16 PM
ITS BANDCAMP FRIDAY!!!!
ITS a great day to pre-order the new LP "FIERCER" or pick up a new GOOD GOOD TROUBLE STICKER! Pre-order FIERCER and you get the two new singles right away. Cheers, y'all!
joeldavidweir.bandcamp.com/album/fiercer
ITS a great day to pre-order the new LP "FIERCER" or pick up a new GOOD GOOD TROUBLE STICKER! Pre-order FIERCER and you get the two new singles right away. Cheers, y'all!
joeldavidweir.bandcamp.com/album/fiercer
Fantastic new song and video from Lexington's @kindskiesband!
Filmed in the equally fantastic @greenlanternlexington
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJN4...
Filmed in the equally fantastic @greenlanternlexington
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJN4...
Kind Skies | Charlie Watts
New video off of our album and vinyl release available on www.kindskies.bandcamp.com. Shot in the Green Lantern in Lexington on 7/19/2025.
www.youtube.com
July 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Fantastic new song and video from Lexington's @kindskiesband!
Filmed in the equally fantastic @greenlanternlexington
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJN4...
Filmed in the equally fantastic @greenlanternlexington
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJN4...
VINYL! Pre-order FIERCER (UK Release) exclusively from @elasticstage!
elasticstage.com/joeldavidwei...
Pre-order digital at bandcamp: joeldavidweir.bandcamp.com/album/fiercer
elasticstage.com/joeldavidwei...
Pre-order digital at bandcamp: joeldavidweir.bandcamp.com/album/fiercer
Fiercer - elasticStage
FIERCER, the latest LP from Joel David Weir notes a slight departure from the folk/americana style that Weir has become mainly known for. While deeply observant, intimate lyrics and personal delivery…
elasticstage.com
July 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
VINYL! Pre-order FIERCER (UK Release) exclusively from @elasticstage!
elasticstage.com/joeldavidwei...
Pre-order digital at bandcamp: joeldavidweir.bandcamp.com/album/fiercer
elasticstage.com/joeldavidwei...
Pre-order digital at bandcamp: joeldavidweir.bandcamp.com/album/fiercer