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Joshua James & The Great Northplatte



flat, cold, and windy, Nebraska/American Fork
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Member Since10/5/2005
Band Website

www.joshuajames.tv

Band Members


build me thisBuild Me This
September 22, 2009

itunes
CD / LP

crash this trainThe Garden EP
September 23, 2008

itunes

The Sun Is Always Brighter The Sun Is Always Brighter
June 3rd, 2008

itunes
CD / LP

fields and floodsFields and Floods
November 20, 2007

itunes
CD

sing songsSing Songs (live/mailorder only) EP

itunes
EP

Influences
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Record LabelNorthplatte Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 19 2009 6:00P
In Store @ Slowtrain Records Salt LAke City, Utah
Nov 19 2009 7:00P
In Store appearance @ Graywhale -Orem UT Orem, Utah
Nov 20 2009 2:00P
In Store appearance @ Graywhale U of U Salt Lake, Utah
Nov 20 2009 8:00P
The State Room Salt Lake, Utah

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   About Joshua James
Joshua James has been writing and singing songs for only six short years, but the 25-year-old heartland poet has the perspective of a wise, old soul. On his second album, Build Me This, the follow-up to his critically acclaimed The Sun is Always Brighter, produced by industry veteran Shannon Edgar, James expands his musical palette to foreboding doom-laden hard rock.  Progressing from folkish harmonies, to country twang, world beats and southern home rock while further exploring themes of spiritual searching. Possessing a whispery and intimate vocal style that works its way into the ear peacefully and directly, Joshua James is pitched midway between seminal influences like Bob Dylan and Neil Young. “I find solace and beauty in darkness and depression,” admits James, who grew up in his native Lincoln, Nebraska, skateboarding and sneaking listens to music his parents banned, like classic rockers Jim Morrison and The Doors, Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, “But there are contrasts to everything. You have to combine the sweet and salty, the ugly and beautiful. Music is very therapeutic for me. It’s all about making a connection with humanity, with the audience, in ways that I normally wouldn’t be able to.” Over the past three years, James has been doing just that. His debut was the 1 Folk Album on iTunes, and “FM Radio,” a song about a childhood friend coping with the death of his father, amassed more than 150,000 downloads as part of an iTunes promotion. In addition to performances at Sundance, SXSW and CMJ, James has toured with John Mayer, David Gray and Ani DiFranco, winning legions of fans along the way. “I feel strongly about the things I sing about,” nods Joshua. “I want people to know how I feel, which sounds kind of dumb, because who cares how I feel? If someone feels similarly, though, that’s what I’m looking for. That’s the most important thing. If you can relate to what I’m going through, then I’ve achieved my goal.” The album title, Build Me This, refers to his dream of salvation. “It’s my way of asking God to show himself,” declares James. “To prove he exists. Do something. Give me a sign. It’s a call to whatever or whoever is out there. I don’t want him to strike me down or paralyze me, just give me something to believe.” Aside from the spiritual, Build Me This is also about the difficulties of everyday relationships, the inadvertent hurt we cause to those we love.  “Magazine” deals with the pain of separation (“Go take your bags to New York City, call me when your plane arrives/I’ll feed the children, wash the dishes, I’ll keep the house lookin’ nice/Well don’t you worry, everything’s gonna be all right.”), while “In the Middle” laments a shattered romance (“You’ve tried so hard to forget me/You burnt the letters I’d made/Though my memory has been dyin’/I hope the feeling still remains”). On the stage, though, is where Joshua James’ music comes alive and reveals its true intent, which is about drawing people into his insular universe, a sense of mystic that only the truly great ones can communicate. “Perhaps the darkness comes out a little more often that I’d like,” he offers “but that’s just where I gravitate to when I’m writing. I don’t usually try to tackle specific subjects; it’s usually about what I’m feeling at the time. Things start to come out, then they form a story and a reason, and that’s how things evolve. I’m influenced by everything… by life, by love, by hate, by music.”


The Great Northplatte:
E. Coulombe
J. James
K. Kopinsky
J. LaChance
K. Henderson


Management: Shannon Edgar
shannon@intelligentnoise.com
Richard Csabai
richard@intelligentnoise.com
Booking: Matthew Morgan at CAA
mmorgan@caa.com
Publicity: Brittany Pearce at Fresh & Clean Media brittany@freshcleanmedia.com

Build Me This coming September 22nd SIng Songs


Joshua James - "Weeds" from Townhall on Vimeo.


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adrugan - EP disponible !

adrugan - EP disponible !



Nov 25 2009 8:39 PM

Cheers from France ! Incredible voice and songs here. Pm
Jenny

Matos Nancy



Nov 25 2009 7:55 AM

Good morning,

Thank you for add.

Have a great week ahead!

defow.com

:)
Isaac Russell (tour dates posted)

Isaac Russell  (tour dates posted)



Nov 24 2009 10:54 PM

Things have been said on both sides. The argument was won. The statement was made. Made men aren't supposed to make statements.
McKail Seely

McKail Seely



Nov 22 2009 7:35 AM

Hey!
I need great musicians!
So please let me know if anyone
you know would be interested.

Thanks,
~McKail Seely~
SUMMER

SUMMER



Nov 22 2009 6:35 AM

miss you guys! hope you are all well!
xoxo
summer
Sarah

Sarah



Nov 21 2009 6:09 PM

Thankful to you.
Nando

           Nando



Nov 21 2009 5:44 AM

love your songs man i like i mean really like how u write shit. i was watching one of your interviews, and there was two of them i seen and both of them u said that u sleep at bus stops i was like nice nice and in one of your songs u said something like looking out your windows and watching people die and that is the truth we see it happen and yet we do nothing about it.and the other one with the oceans filled with blood ya i see what u are trying to say but i think so it is to long to talk about but ya love your shit man hope to hear a lot more to come and with the truth.

nando
slowtrain

slowtrain



Nov 20 2009 7:20 PM

The in-store at Slowtrain is actually TONIGHT- November 20th at 6 pm. Sorry for any confusion, dudes!
Shania Harita

Shania Harita



Nov 19 2009 11:01 PM

Hi! Thanks for coming out to LA. Your fantastic Musician, love your music. Much Love, Shania.
LAuRa VAn ™ (AWAY)

Velsignet Van Ḁяʈ-ůɲǧ claɲ彡



Nov 18 2009 3:11 AM

Thank you so much! For responding so simple......I adore your music and you.....and to your family also, Greetings to your wife! Hugs! x0 x0
Jaq

Jaq



Nov 18 2009 1:50 AM

Amazing Show! Thank you for coming out to LA! Safe Travels Home~Much Love
Jerry Montano

Jerry Montano



Nov 17 2009 7:44 PM

It was a great pleasure to see you guys last night at Hotel Cafe! Wow, your live performance is truly remarkable. Hope the greatest success for you!

~ Jerry Montano
Nathan Maxwell

Nathan Maxwell



Nov 17 2009 3:40 PM

you guys get exponentially better every time i see you. absolutely phenomenal set last night! thank you, as always, for pouring your beautiful hearts out.
Ivy Hyche(New blog)

Ivy Hyche(New blog)



Nov 16 2009 7:09 AM

Just want you to know you're awesome.
I hope you enjoy my music.
Reese

Reese



Nov 16 2009 2:38 AM

Your music is therapy...but I'm sure you already knew that. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Eleanor Rigby

Eleanor Rigby



Nov 16 2009 12:57 AM

joshua!
i'm broken to only learn NOW that you're playing cc in tucson tonight. i can only hope you have a FANtastic audience. you drove past us yesterday (in NM) most likely. sorry to have missed you. very best to you and emma. - (previously tucson) dawn
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Anna

Anna



Nov 13 2009 4:27 PM

Thanks for the add; I love your music!
Sexxy-Mariah^_^

Mariah Garcia



Nov 13 2009 2:42 AM

Thank you for the add!!!
At the Well

At the Well



Nov 13 2009 2:34 AM

If you you enjoy Joshua James, take time to experience the incredibly diverse sound of At the Well and their new album, "Finitude... The Becoming of a Story Teller."
Jubal's Lawyer

Jubal's Lawyer



Nov 12 2009 8:55 PM

check us out if you get a chance
BUTTERFLY JACK / Showcase Cultura le 19 decembre

BUTTERFLY JACK / Showcase Cultura le 19 decembre



Nov 12 2009 8:28 PM

Coucou!
Butterfly Jack sera à Paris sur la Peniche BOER II le samedi 21 Novembre à partir de 21h, avec, en 1ère partie, le duo Folk Pristine Grey...
Let it Fly est toujours disponible sur iTunes, Amazon, Fnac, Virgin, Napster...
http://itunes.apple.com/fr/album/let-it-fly/id321450267
Bryan King

Bryan King



Nov 12 2009 6:11 AM

Hey Guys Thanks, for making Ur way to Baton Rouge. Really in enjoy the performance. Also, thanks for being so accommodating with Rachel and I on the pics. LOL I'm glad U guys decided to follow yalls passion for music. Looking forward to hearing more from yall in the future. Take Carer Till Then!
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Nov 10 2009 10:08 PM

thanks for the add!
check out the music and let me know what ya think if ya get the chance...
peace&love
ELECTRICDIVA

ELECTRICDIVA



Nov 10 2009 2:24 PM

Salut,
Nouvel album, nouveau cllip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZpDIYlwaU0
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