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Josh Preston
Folk / Acoustic / Electronica

"Exit Sounds Out Now!!"

NASHVILLE, Tennessee
United States

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Last Login:  8/8/2008
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Member Since6/9/2005
Band Websitejoshpreston.com
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Influences"Exit Sounds is a quiet and moody affair... led by his strummed and finger-picked acoustic guitar and it all supports Preston¹s slightly gruff tenor." ~ AllMusic.com

"His lyrics and compositions come across as mature, espousing truths hard-learned from experience." ~ Southeast Performer

"Preston is a master of cinematic lyrics as he paints vivid pictures by way of plaintive lyrics and buoyant melodies delivered with understated fervor." ~ Minor7th.com

"Preston has a sharper sensibility than the typical singer-songwriter.." ~ Blogcritics

"Preston draws from a singer-songwriter tradition as simple, sturdy and solemn as a 100-year-old tree." ~ MassLive.com

"Exit Sounds is an extremely impressive album from a solo artist who deserves to be well known." ~ CosmosGaming

"Mr. Preston's songs sound like an odd cross between a more accessible Sufjan Stevens and a soft folkie version of Bob Pollard (Guided By Voices)." ~ LMNOP.com

"Nashvillian, Josh Preston is a dude that if given the opportunity could win over a lot of hearts...." ~ Captainsdead.com

"Built upon a solemn vocal tone and an intricate arrangement of sound, Josh Preston’s third full-length recording Exit Sounds is a breathy whisper of turmoil along a wasted waterfront of the heart. " ~ Metro Spirit (Augusta, GA)

"The throaty, heart-wrenching hooks on Josh Preston’s Exit Sounds are as plentiful and long as…well, as his beard." ~ The Deli Magazine (Nashville)

"Much of Exit Sounds deals with the darker side of love, whether being caught in love's web, as described in "Addict," or just quiet bemusement with relationships, as with "Thousand Years." ~ The Trades

"Josh Preston schrijft poëtische liedjes die hij ingetogen zingt, met fijnzinnige arrangementen." (Translation: "Josh Preston writes poetic songs he sings subdued, with sophisticated arrangements.") ~ Moors Magazine - The Netherlands

"His music hits very close to home and is rich with personal experiences." ~ Rock-Is-Life.com

" 3 out of 5 Stars" ~ In Tune (The Daily News, McKeesport, PA)
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 7 2008 6:00P
3rd & Lindsley Nashville, Tennessee
Aug 12 2008 9:00P
Songwriter’s Night - Dan McGuinness Pub Cool Springs, Tennessee
Aug 19 2008 8:00P
Dan McGuinness Cool Springs, Tennessee
Aug 22 2008 9:00P
The Root Bar w/ The Young Sophisticates Asheville, North Carolina
Aug 26 2008 8:00P
Dan McGuinness Cool Springs, Tennessee
Sep 5 2008 6:30P
Nashville Shakespeare Festival (Opening Set) - Centennial Park Nashville, Tennessee
Oct 11 2008 9:00P
Siberia LLC Columbia, Tennessee
Oct 18 2008 8:00P
Playing Bass with The New Whole Usuals - Kavarna Decatur, Georgia

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Josh Preston @ 3rd & Lindsley (8/7/08) for Livin’ The Music Benefit  (view more)

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MATM Newsletter 05.11.08  (view more)

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Josh's Bio

Maybe it stemmed from a simple creative slump or possibly a culmination of an overwrought musical education and being raised on records meant for listeners twice his age. Whatever the reason, when Josh Preston laid down his loud electric guitar (along with his rock band mentality) and picked up an acoustic guitar, it all finally clicked into place. It quickly becomes apparent that Josh's singer-songwriter exploration blossomed into songs containing thought provoking lyricism and melodies that rapidly and cunningly bury themselves in the listener's sub-conscience. It took some time however, for these songs to move from the safety of being listened to by friends into an intense and deeply personal live show. The long road to solo performance was preceded by numerous side-man gigs up and down the Eastern seaboard with a final stint in New York City as a guitarist for singer-songwriter Aaron Brotherton (which led to a performance with Aaron at Farm Aid 2003 and a recording session at the now defunct Hit Factory). While in New York, Josh began recording his first solo release Between Memory and Mortality and he finished up this record after a lifestyle altering move to Nashville. Writing, recording and touring are now a significant part of Josh's everyday life. His recent release Exit Sounds, containing "Thousand Years" and "Safety Feels The Exit," is full of image-laden gems that border on slight poetic insanity.

Having been fortunate enough to make his living in nearly every facet of the music business since he was old enough to hold down a job, Josh used his knowledge to found an upstart indie record label called Me and the Machine Records. While Josh now has a launching pad for his forthcoming releases, Me and the Machine also continues to delivers powerful releases from some of the finest and certainly the most honest singer-songwriters on the scene today.

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Kelly Gurbisz





Aug 8 2008 5:52 PM

i will definitely do my best to swing it. work has been crazy between my main job and security gig....but I will try my darndest to get me and some folks out
Michael M. Prescott





Aug 7 2008 8:10 PM

Yo Yo!
Russ just set up a page (he is on my top) so hit him up.
How are things?
M-
Amy





Aug 7 2008 5:17 PM

Hello my friend.
Have a wonderful day!HAVE A GREAT DAY  BUBBLES
Hillary





Aug 7 2008 3:50 PM

Josh! Thank you so much! I hope that you are well! Any trips to Maine planned in the near future.
Thanks again, Hil
Kelly Gurbisz





Aug 7 2008 10:58 AM

Hey sir just checkin in to see how things are going. trying to make it out with a few folks to a show later this month. funds are tight which makes the gas tank even tighter. i'll keep ya posted.
hope all is well
John


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Aug 6 2008 4:25 PM

Just stopping by for a listen, Josh. Sounding good! Hope you're having a nice week.

John
Michael M. Prescott





Aug 3 2008 1:49 AM

Hey Bro!
How are things in Nashville?
Same old here...getting ready for the anniversary and wishing we were back there.
M-
Amy





Jul 31 2008 8:14 PM

Hey Josh! How's the Music life treating U? Ur music sounds fantastic! Ttyl
Mr. Doc B





Jul 30 2008 9:47 PM

Hey Josh! You're quickly becoming a regular "staple" of "Music Tuesday" at Dan McGuinness! Thank you! See you next week!
Stillhouse Hollow





Jul 25 2008 7:59 PM

Check out the Brand New Songs!
Mr. Doc B





Jul 16 2008 7:21 PM

Hey Josh! Thanks again for playing last night! Hope you're feeling better...don't forget what the "doc" ordered...lol...
Danny


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Jul 16 2008 3:10 PM

Hello Josh Preston
Hope you are having a great day
Have an outstanding week

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Jul 15 2008 8:22 PM

Hey Josh

Thanks for the add

Your music is great man....olve the lyrics, the melodies and the vocals.....excellent stuff

All the best with your music career

TJ
blue eyed babe