Hell In A Hand Basket
Joe L. Murgo
Sometimes it just feels like the whole damn world is going straight to hell in hand basket **
Who is Joe L. Murgo? A native Rhode Islander and longtime North Carolina resident, Joe L. Murgo is a lifelong rock electric accordionist and songwriter of contemporary country-rock and pop songs. His north star is to “make people feel something real.”
What is the Joe L. Murgo sonic style and attitude? Joe’s storytelling explores universal themes of love, loss, and resilience, fusing a modern Nashville vibe with the grit of classic rock and the energy of pop. With infectious melodies, emotionally resonant lyrics and high-quality demo production, Joe’s work is unmistakably his own — honest, authentic, highly-relatable, genre‑blending, and built to connect with global audiences.
What sets Joe's songs apart? Joe seamlessly blends can’t-get-them-out-of-your-head melodies with cinematic storytelling lyrics, ensuring the songs aren’t just heard but felt…and stay in the listener's head long after the last note fades. What’s more, Joe’s writing demonstrates a striking ability to inhabit perspectives beyond his own — especially women’s voices in songs like “He Ain't That Kind Of Man”, “Pictures of Ourselves”, “Back of a U-Haul Van” and “Dishes in the Sink.”
What are some good tracks to listen to? Try these for starters:
In closing. Whether it’s an anthem of overcoming adversity, a heartfelt reflection on life, an expression of love, or a toe‑tapping, high‑energy rocker, Joe’s songs lift the spirit, stir emotion, and elevate the blood flow. Nashville connector Chris Keaton describes Joe’s catalogue as “a vault of diamonds waiting to be discovered.” And Michael Porter, Program Manager, WSOB Radio Nashville, adds "Joe may well be one of America’s greatest undiscovered songwriters.” His music is perfectly suited for:
Joe’s work can be found on his official website joelmurgomusic.com and all major streaming platforms. For inquiries: jmurgo50@gmail.com.
All songs written and produced by Joe L. Murgo. ** Indicates songs are 100% performed, produced and engineered exclusively by humans. (C) 2026 Ingention, Inc., d/b/a Lou Circle Music f/s/o Joe L. Murgo, Principal Writer and Composer.
Sometimes it just feels like the whole damn world is going straight to hell in hand basket **
A touching story about a daughter's conversation with her dad who is trying to protect his little girls' heart
She's definitely not up for dating a guy with a ride that has a cheap paint job! **
Yeah, she’s a bona fide head turner, she rocks it, she's the bomb. But even though no one talks about it, Ricki ain’t no natural blonde
Yea we’re gonna look back and cherish, These crazy pictures of ourselves
Double the pain, double the hurt, double the broken heart, need to make it a double. **
Yeah when you break the law, you might be goin down, If you look in your rearview and see, blue lights on.
Dedicated to all the thin veneer fakers and pretenders in life. **
He judged the book by its cover, only to discover a heart of gold lay underneath