Josie’s musical journey took a bold turn at 19 when she moved to Dublin. Open mic nights at McDaid’s and The International Bar honed her powerful, soulful style. Soon, she was a regular in Dublin’s vibrant music scene, performing with funk and soul bands, and becoming a go-to session singer. Iconic venues like Whelan’s, Slane Castle, and the National Concert Hall became her playgrounds. A career highlight came in 1997 when Josie wrote and performed a song for Jim Sheridan’s film The Boxer, starring Daniel Day-Lewis. Yet, one of her most cherished moments was singing at the National Concert Hall as her ailing parents watched with pride, her father softly saying, “That’s my daughter.”