Raised between the steely clamor of Detroit and the stillness of Michigan's pristine Upper Peninsula, Joshua Davis is a rare combination of both city and country. These distinct yet complimentary faces of Davis's home state of Michigan are lovingly melded in his songwriting.
Joshua writes songs, plays acoustic and electric guitar, National steel, mandolin and clawhammer banjo, tries to juggle, has a not-so-secret penchant for prestidigitation and a BA in theatre from Michigan State University.
Alongside touring nationally with Steppin' In It, he plays intimate solo shows, stripped down duo shows, and concerts backed by his roots-rock band featuring bassist Dominic John (steppin' in it), Mike Lynch (larry mccray band) on Hammond organ, and percussionist Mike Shimmin (millish).
After six years and three albums as the primary songwriter of Steppin' In It, Davis released his debut solo record, Fool Rooster in 2005. The album secured the album of the year slot on WDBM's cult-favorite show, "Progressive Torch and Twang". The album features all original songs (many co-written with long time collaborator Aaron Allen)and a who's who of Michigan musicians.
He lives in Lansing, MI with his wife and daughter where he is successfully balancing touring, husband/fatherhood and finishing up writing tracks for a follow up to Fool Rooster, to be recorded in the winter of '08.
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Hey Josh - it was great to finally meet you at the "Circus" last week. Keep up the great work! The band sounds hot and I can't wait for the next album, My copy of Fool Rooster is worn out. -Brad
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Long time no! Thursday is my birthday and my man and I are coming out to the Ark to see y'all. It's been so long! I can't wait! I hope you and your ladies are well... Yay!
It's Official! I'll be playing one Michigan show at the Riversbend in Eaton Rapids on the 23rd of January at 9:30 PM. Hope you can make it out. It's sure to be a blast!!
Hi Josh, GREAT show on NYE! Seeing you play Delta 88 with Seth, May, and the Greensky kids was a powerful start to the best year yet. Also, your backstage freestyle lyrics were superb, just superb.
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