After 15 years of song writing and performing, gifted musician Josh Aitken has produced a solid 12-track album reflecting experiences and memories from his life. And his debut, titled ‘DARK CLOUDS’, has been worth the wait with a stunning collection of old and new songs, flowing with originality, great musicianship and beautiful melodies to create Josh’s first full-length album.
‘DARK CLOUDS’ was recorded over 12 months at Living Music Studios in Port Melbourne and was co-produced by Josh, John Favaro (Bad Loves) and Andrew McSweeny (McSweeny). Other influential musicians also played on ‘DARK CLOUDS’ and enhanced the songs with some fantastic instrumentation, such as saxophone by Wilbur Wilde (Jo Jo Zep, Old 55), violin by Gen Anderson (The Black Sorrows), female vocals and harmonies by Rachael Beck (TV Personality & Leading Lady in Musical Theatre) and Rhodes piano, slide guitar, lap steel, flugal horn and trumpet by the incredibly talented Dorian West (Bomba).
‘DARK CLOUDS’ is distributed through Soundvault Records.
It is available NOW at JBHI FI and independent record stores nationally.
For media information contact
Di Rolle Publicity
On 0419 001 068 or di@dirolle.com
Josh Aitken is a singer songwriter who has over 15 years experience performing and song writing.
On the evening of September 11, 2001 he launched his debut E.P titled “Remember the Day” at Revolver in Prahran. Musician’s that accompanied Josh that evening, were Wilbur Wilde, Freddie Strauks (Skyhooks), Mark Grunden (Tumbarumba, Julie O’Hara, Chris Wilson) and others.
From this E.P he won a competition “Best New Acoustic Talent” in Victoria and got the opportunity to play at the opening of The Burringbar Park on Australia Day in the local and live concert.
Josh has had many of his songs chosen to be in an upcoming Australian Feature Film “Laughing Stock” written and directed by Geoff Davis. The film will be having a preview in February at The Irwin Theatre in Fitzroy and in March at The Wonthaggi Film Festival.
Josh played in a band with Eve Von Bibra (Chantoozies), Natalie Carne and Justin Brady (Things of Stone and Wood). They had a residency in St Kilda on a Sunday.
In 2003 he entered the Australian Music Song Competition with five songs in the acoustic category and all five made the top 100.
In 2004/ 2005 he held a residency at the Elwood Lounge playing a weekly gig with his band. He has also played gigs at Revolver, The Vineyard, Bar 161, The Perseverance Bar and at many open mic nights around Melbourne.
Josh has performed on the east coast circuit predominantly in Northern N.S.W as a solo artist and has played his song “Refugees” at many peace rally marches around Australia. He has performed at a number of music festivals, including the Easter “Mallacoota Festival”
Hello Darlings, The Wishing Well are performing an all out folkfest at
the Northcote Social Club (Our last Melbourne show for 2008), Saturday
August 2nd. With supports from Jacks Castle and Kinematic. Doors open
8:30pm. You can buy tickets from us (cheaper) for $10 through emailing
us at:
thewishingwellband@gmail.com or online via the Northcote Social
Club's www. northcotesocialclub. com or at the door for $12.
Hi Josh, Sorry I left without saying bye to you all last week. All is good now with my ankle, Thank goodness. Great gig! Hope you all enjoyed it to. See you on the 19th of next month! P.S you should put Grind n' Groove in your top friends....
Great gig last night! Had alot of customers ask when you'll be back! Always a pleasure having you guys play at Grinder and I'll be humming the weatherman till the 10th Nov. See you then. Cheers!
Heya Josh, I just tried to make one of your songs the profile song for the Grinder myspace page but your page wont let me add it.... Dont forget my posters. Cheers!!!
Hi Josh, Im trying to hunt you down, lost your number and email address, very unprofessional i know. Im sorry. I want you for a gig as Im sure everybody does! Im still in love with your songs. Please contact me if I havent found you first. grindngroove@hotmail.com
