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Playing piano since a young age, Josh is finally heeding the call to move toward his dream of becoming a musical artist.
The son of a Texas rancher/cowboy and a native Sioux Indian, Josh grew up in a small west Texas town. Unable to conform to the “cowboy regimen,” and lifestyle, Josh broke the mold andwith his natural, carefree and casual persona to become a skateboarder and traveled the country on tours.
Josh was raised playing the piano from the age of five. It wasn’t until he discovered soul music that his heart began to sing. This compelling attraction to rhythm and soul music fueled and inspired Josh to realize what he was meant to do. Josh would soak up the soul music at concerts and feel how transparent, vulnerable, and totally exposed the artists were. “They seemed to layout their hearts and souls on the table, for all to see.” Josh was so captivated that he taught himself to play the guitar, perfected his piano skills, and began writing songs.
Josh’s first endeavor at song writing is the sensitive and intimate, “Sweet November”. Upon close listening, it becomes apparent to many that it is not just Josh’s music that seems meaningful and sincere. Josh is living his life on purpose and it directly reflects in his sweet, sexy, soulful style. Josh’s harmonious, melodic, romantic lyrics and vocals captivate the hearts of many.
He has played in clubs all over the country, such as the Viper Room, BB King’s Blues Club, The Troubadour, The Mint, Momo’s, Carousel Lounge, Lion and Rose, Winedale Tavern, Knitting Factory in New York City, The Annex and more.
“Just Walking Away,” is the title of Josh’s first EP, released March 2007. This soothing, soulful arrangement of music was conceived while Josh was on a long flight to Italy. Having many hours to either sleep, watch a boring in-flight movie or gaze out the window pondering his life, Josh looked inward to examine his heart. He contemplated life-changing decisions he knew he had to make. He was inspired to write the title track on this EP and moved toward his dream, by walking away from the chaos, confusion and temptations that was hindering his creative potential and joy filled life.
“ …this is where I am now. It’s the end of a long journey, but the start of an even longer one, and I couldn’t be more thrilled.” peace & love; -josh-
Hey Josh, I've been getting those mass txts lately and it made me want to say Hi. Sorry I didn't get a chance to see you when I was down this summer I was just so busy with my friend's wedding. Hope all is going well, looks like the music is :) Later
alrighty man, im in the studio with my producer/engineer right now tracking the first single, so in about two weeks i should have it up on myspace. But before that i can probably hook you up and e-mail it to you right before its about to get mastered. Have you toured nationally yet? or just coasts?
hola Josh! will you play in new york or seattle in september? i'm going there and was thinking it would be cool to see you play! well, anyway, i hope you come here some day!!
Hi Josh It's a great pleasure to have you on my page . Thanks for your add. I'm fine and hope all is good too. All is great : voice, music, songs and sound. Kiss from France
Thanx for the add JOSH If u got the time,check out my new project as Foreign Indulgence on my new release for some Future Fidget. Its an EP with Dylan H(Potty Mouth records) & Fidget Thugs..called LUCKY PACKET VOL 1. -BEATPORT,EVERYWHERE...Also a new remix of The Smiths up on my player..
ty Josh great work too bad you're all the way down there in Austin, Texas. Ever make it up here to Canada, let me know would love to see your live show.) Cheers new friend :)
oh your welcome! =] i really like your music! i think your very talented.
I found you out from that "Realize by Colbie Caillat" video you made with Kina Grannis! That girl is a real wonder, and big inspiration to keep me playing guitar. =] anyways i just thought i'd let you know how i heard of you, its good to be friends with her, she's gonna go places. so are you =] God Bless. i'll tell my friends about you
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