Josh Finley: Vox, Acoustics, Electrics, Keyboards, Harmonica
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Influences
Bob Dylan/
The Wallflowers/
City Skylines/
U2/
Micky and the Motor Cars/
CCR/
Ex-Girlfriends/
Coldplay/
Open Fields/
Pete Yorn/
Jack Johnson/
Full Moons/
Good Movies/
Counting Crows/
Wilco/
Sunsets/
Tom Petty/
Tonic/
The Traveling Wilburys/
The Highwaymen/
Tornadoes/
Storms/
Rick Nelson/
Cigarettes/
Collective Soul/
Goo Goo Dolls/
Billy Joel/
Bruce Springsteen/
Richard Buckner/
Riding a bike, while listening to an IPOD/
The Rolling Stones/
The Fray/
Guster/
Friends/
Rocco DeLuca and the Burden/
The Beatles/
Bad Haircuts...and
Bad Company/
Elton John/
Oasis/
Ryan Adams/
Neil Young...with a little Crosby Stills and Nash/
Led Zeppelin/
California/
Kansas/
Colorado/
New York/
Where ever you are, and I'm not/
I could keep going but i won't...
Remember these are influences,not just musicians!
Sounds Like
Songs meant be heard through earphones.
A beautiful mess, honest in delivery.
Kitchen table music.
A dark comedy.
A light storm.
One of your friends who you are “really pulling for” to make it!
Imagine a youthful, but seasoned, sampling of Bruce Springsteen and Johnny Cash hanging out in David Gray’s living room, and you’ll still fall short of the originality revealed by Josh Finley and his primarily acoustic and inventive style. His first EP, entitled “This is Personal”, has been the focus of his work in recent months and has proven, even in its beginning stages, to be well revered.
When it comes to his music, Josh Finley is anything but a simple man. His drive to convey the passion with which he engages life is consistently translated through the intensely personal way he approaches every single. This passion, coupled with a never-ending pursuit of acoustic perfection, embodies the entirety of Josh’s work. Whether he works solo or with other artists, his audiences have always come away with a sense of perspective.
Nevertheless, simplicity is a clear theme emitted by Josh’s music. He admonishes us to adopt some perspective in our everyday lives and learn through the experience of those around us. His honest approach also gives us the emotional outlook of a man striving for those elements of our world that are truly valuable: life and love. “I write because I don’t want to forget,” Josh explains. In this way, he involves both the bitter and the sweet so that his listeners might be mindful to understand both pieces as part of the piquancy of living.
In just a few words, Josh Finley’s music is peaceful and simultaneously fearless. Josh’s music is undeniably more than just arid melodies. It involves a message and tells a unique story, making each of his performances unique and fateful.
So I work at Danny's now and was switching out the band flyers when I saw that you are playing on sat. I was sooo excited. I asked for the night off and can't wait to see you. Hope all is going well. Can't wait to catch up. Ps I was at the store the other day and saw that movie, you know the one, I think it's called 24...the musical. Had to laugh. See ya
Hi Josh! I've been awesome...How about you traveling the country? Do you feel like a gypsy? When is the Lenexa bbq? I remember going to that as a kid;)
Hey Josh!...Looks like your kicking ass and taking names...I really like your music...Sounds like all those bands I like mixed into one...I will try to make it to one of your shows...
Hi Josh! I am back in KC. I've been home for about two weeks. I'll be here for a while or at least until I figure out my next move. How's Texas?? Are you going to be in KC anytime soon?
im kinda sad u didnt reply to my message bcuz i thought it was pretty cool but anyway i ordered ur cd...is it thru the mail or should i get it somehow?
hello long lost friend! i miss this voice! I suppose I must buy your ep online...is there anywhere I can order your actual disc? looks like you're doin' great & i hope i get to see you perform again someday ;) take care finley
Howdy amigo, looks like you are doing good things with your music! Shoot me a PM with your number and I'll catch up with you on one of my many travels.
Josh, Great talkin the other day, dig your music. Look fwd to hangin in Houston. Please post this comment if you can... I've got a cool lil' Texas jaunt, opening for Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, May 18th & 20th. Please tell your TEXAN friends and EMAIL HERE FOR UNLIMITED FREE GUEST LIST: EllaRecords@yahoo.com
