"John Joe has been an outstanding host for the Eilidh MacLeod Memorial Trust's Tartan & Tiaras Ball for the past two years. His professionalism, warmth and ability to engage with our guests have made him a real asset to our team and a key part of the event's success. It has been a pleasure working with him, and we look forward to working together again in the future."

"Tha John Joe air a bhith air leth taiceil dhan Chomunn Gàidhealach agus dha obair a’ Mhòid Nàiseanta Rìoghail. Tha a dhìcheall agus a thaic le obair ullachaidh agus obair leasachaidh a’ Mhòid cudromach. Tha e lèirsinneach agus dìcheallach ann a bhith ag obair gu bhith a’ dìon cànan agus cultur na Gàidhlig dha na ginealaichean a tha ri teachd. Tha sinn air leth taingeil airson a thaic leantainneach. John Joe has been a huge supporter of the work of An Comunn Gàidhealach and The Royal National Mòd. His drive and passion for our Gaelic language and culture and his tireless efforts and motivation have played a significant role in promoting our work in the development and preservation of our Gaelic language and heritage for future generations. We are deeply grateful for his continued support. Gur math a thèid leat John Joe."

"I have had the pleasure of working closely with John Joe since 2025 on the project Metagama: An Atlantic Odyssey. As a freelance performing musician on the project, John Joe has not only been meticulous in his preparation and professionalism in rehearsal, in concert and on our recent Scottish tour and festival shows, but has also been incredibly helpful to myself, as producer of the project, and the whole ensemble, in all aspects regarding logistics, accommodation, travel and other details around our concerts. He is consistently good natured, respectful and professional in all his dealings and interactions with others — be they colleagues, audience, promoters etc — and has been unfailingly conscientious and deeply committed throughout to the project and his role within it. John Joe is a natural problem-solver who approaches any challenges with intelligence and a calm, thoughtful approach and is quite simply a joy to work with. I very much look forward to working with John Joe again in the near future, as fellow musicians on the project and also on the bookings side, as we take our Metagama project forward in 2027 to new locations and with new ambition."

"Guth seinn Barrach - blàth, làidir is beòthail, loma-làn ceòlmhorachd, faireachdainn is tarraingeachd, guth a bheir ort sèinn ’s a thogas do chridhe A warm, strong and vibrant Barra singing voice brimming with musicality, feeling and charm. A voice that makes you sing and lifts the heart. "

"Tha John Joe comasach, ealanta, cruthachail agus gasta. Sònraichte math air stiùireadh is èisteachd. Tha e na thlachd mhòr a bhith ag obair còmhla ris. John Joe is talented and creative with strong leadership and facilitation skills. It is always a great pleasure to work alongside him. "

"Having worked with John Joe as both a consultant supporting him in a project and secondly in him providing business advisory, mentoring and expert support to my clients on a programme we were running, he is a true gentleman and professional. His way of relating to people using his wide range of experience of being able to engage with someone who is just starting out on their journey in our case of business, through to the ability to understand the strategic and national importance of working with larger organisations, is a skill set which few have but John Joe has it in abundance. Pleasure to work with and for, tenacious, strategic and one who can deliver."

"I have had the privilege of working with John Joe on a couple of BBC ALBA TV programmes and he is a delight to work with. His natural energy and enthusiasm, as well as musical talent, makes the TV making process fun which definitely comes across on screen."

"I've had the pleasure of working alongside John Joe on a couple of occasions now and I can't recommend him highly enough. Not only is he incredibly talented at what he does as an event host, bringing warmth, energy and professionalism to every event, but he's also an absolute joy to work with behind the scenes. He's one of the kindest, friendliest people you'll meet, with a genuine, caring nature and a kindred spirit that makes every event feel effortless and enjoyable. Working with people who are not only exceptional at their job but also such lovely human beings is always a privilege, and John Joe is exactly that. I sincerely hope we get the chance to work together again in the future!"