Original Indie-Folk music

Solo - duo - trio ...or the whole 5-piece kit and kaboodle!

From Canberra’s indie-folk scene, Daisy Chain delivers poetic, heartfelt songs about identity, connection and the state of the world. Combining harmonies reminiscent of the Seekers and grooves in the folk-rock spirit of Jenny Morris, Daisy Chain will make you think and feel deeply and give you comfort. Whether performing solo or in a band of up to 5 members – Daisy Chain takes the vibe of sixties storytelling folk-rock and modernises it with the stories of today.

In 2025 we performed at the Quinty Folk Festival, and in the Merry Muse Morning at Major's Creek. This year we were part of 'It Takes a Village' in Cobargo and we will be back at Quinty for a follow up performance.

We released our debut album in November 2025. It is a live in studio album with all five band members playing. Our new EP 'Now is the Time' is out now. It has a more experimental folk-rock sound with production by Lake City Recording.

At the heart of Daisy Chain is singer-songwriter Jo Evans, whose career in environmental policy—focused on climate change—deeply informs her songwriting. Inspired by the Buddhist philosophy of Thich Nhat Hanh and deep ecology thinkers such as Joanna Macy, John Seed, and Pat Fleming, Jo creates music that reflects on today’s world honestly while offering hope, connection and acceptance.

Daisy Chain wants to support the local and Australian music industry. Their debut album was recorded with Lake City Recording (Canberra) and their music is released through GYRO Stream (Australia).

Shows

Date	Event	Location
Thursday, 8 October @ 18:30 — 19:00 Thu, 8 Oct @ 18:30 — 19:00	TAMF - Open Mic - Daisy Chain To All My Friends , Cook	To All My Friends , Cook
Sunday, 11 October @ 19:00 — 21:00 Sun, 11 Oct @ 19:00 — 21:00	Lisa Richards single launch and Inside the Song feat. Daisy Chain Smith's Alternative, Canberra	Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Friday, 16 October @ 18:00 — 20:00 Fri, 16 Oct @ 18:00 — 20:00	Daisy Chain @ The Queanbeyan Hive The Queanbeyan Hive, Queanbeyan	The Queanbeyan Hive, Queanbeyan
Sunday, 15 November @ 16:00 — 19:00 Sun, 15 Nov @ 16:00 — 19:00	Cameo appearance only at "Take a stand, don't take a side" Peace Concert Merry Muse, The Canberra Irish Club, Weston	Merry Muse, The Canberra Irish Club, Weston
Sunday, 6 December @ 10:00 — 12:00 Sun, 6 Dec @ 10:00 — 12:00	Daisy Chain @ Old Bus Depot Markets Old Bus Depot Markets, Kingston ACT 2604	Old Bus Depot Markets, Kingston ACT 2604
Sunday, 31 January 2027 @ 16:00 — 18:00 Sun, 31 Jan 2027 @ 16:00 — 18:00	Summer Sessions Canberra Irish Club, Weston	Canberra Irish Club, Weston

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Now is the time

Jo Evans (Daisy Chain)

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A song about how we choose to spend our time...

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Now is the time
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Inside the Song

Inside the Song is a collaboration between veteran songwriter Lisa Richards and emerging songwriter Jo Evans. It is a series of interactive concerts showcasing the talent of local women songwriters around Australia.

Date	Event	Location
Sunday, 11 October @ 19:00 — 21:00 Sun, 11 Oct @ 19:00 — 21:00	Inside the Song - supporting Lisa Richards single launch Smith's Alternative, Canberra	Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Saturday, 12 December @ 12:00 — 14:00 Sat, 12 Dec @ 12:00 — 14:00	Inside the Song - Hecate's Daughters - Canberra Smith's Alternative, Canberra	Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Sunday, 14 February 2027 @ 15:00 — 17:00 Sun, 14 Feb 2027 @ 15:00 — 17:00	Inside the Song - Brisbane Mirror Ball Ministries, WEST END, QLD	Mirror Ball Ministries, WEST END, QLD
Sunday, 7 March 2027 @ 15:00 — 17:00 Sun, 7 Mar 2027 @ 15:00 — 17:00	Inside the Song - Sydney Petersham Bowling Club, Petersham NSW 2049	Petersham Bowling Club, Petersham NSW 2049
Sunday, 4 April 2027 @ 16:00 — 19:00 Sun, 4 Apr 2027 @ 16:00 — 19:00	Inside the Song - Adelaide The Wheatsheaf Hotel, The Barton, Adelaide	The Wheatsheaf Hotel, The Barton, Adelaide

...Click to read more about inside the song