Joy Sumberg’s magic has been described as “her resonant reminiscence of life stages,
touching on romance, as well as interpersonal levels. Her sultry timbre is easy
as an afternoon rowboat ride.” Though she began singing early in life, it wasn’t
until the late nineties that she began to hone her songwriting and performing
skills as a street musician in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA.

It was on this proving ground that she first began to share her lyrics and melodies
crafted with an extreme personal honesty surrounded by simple acoustic chords.
Those early days of singing in the brilliant summer sun solidified her love
of beautiful melodies that resonate down the red brick walkways and echo off
the historic buildings creating an enchanting music box.

Today, Joy continues to create deeply personal songs about love, friendship,
beauty, and sometimes unfiltered anger. Her live solo performances layer a
teasing humor that contrasts with the intensely personal nature of her
songs. The combination creates an intimate evening of folky, rocky,
soulful music with a hint of mountain flavor and the welcomed touch of laughter.

Born and raised in Northfield, Massachusetts Joy now lives in Cambridge MA,
but continues to head to the western part of the state to share music and art with friends.

Past collaborations include recording projects with progressive rock band, Plank, lead-singer of Boston-based
rock band, Buzzstar, and lead-singer and original song contributor to the North Shore folk/blues band, Neptune Bay.

Original songs "Dancer" and "Rain" are featured in the 2006 film "Free To Fly" created by artist Kerry Anne Kazokas. In addition to featuring songs, Joy makes her "acting" debut as an open mic performer.

"I Shall Be Released" recorded with Neptune Bay made the Folk on WGBH 89.7 playlist.

Her song, "For You" received an Honorable Mention in the 2004 Billboard World Song Contest.

She also produced and was host of The North Shore Music Project TV show for North Shore Comcast access channels, with her former band, Neptune Bay.

Mocha Maya's Coffeehouse, Shelburne Falls, MA
The Middle East, Cambridge, MA
The Plough and Stars, Cambridge, MA
Skybar, Somerville, MA
Grumpy's, Falmouth, MA
The Grog, Newburyport, MA
Yankee Homecoming Festival, Newburyport, MA
Essex Music Festival, Essex, MA
Terra Blues, The Village, New York City
Other local venues

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