“He sings with a lot of heart. With a kick ass band his music could reach many ears and hearts. I was struck by this man and his dedication.” - Neil Young.............................................................................
“He has created an album of love, loss and regret for some of the things he’s had to do” -Jason Rovou, CNN..............................................................................
As the sun broke into the sky and began to burn, Josh Hisle was returning from yet another sleepless night of fighting a faceless enemy. With his mind racing towards a breaking point, he needed an outlet to release all the anger and pain. He dropped his gear, put down his rifle, and picked up a nasty broken acoustic he and his brothers laughingly called “the vet”. He stepped out the door of his haggard shelter and sat down to play. Not long into that morning he had completed the song, “a traitors death”. Wanting to express his feelings of pain, loss and the mismanagement of the war, it was nearly impossible to keep these songs to himself. Josh was an infantry squad leader and his songs didn’t exactly promote the iraq war. If his squad knew he felt this way, they may begin to doubt the cause, thus rendering him ineffective as a leader. His mission was not to kill, but to bring them home alive. Day after day and fight after fight, he wrote alone, never to play these songs for his marines.
It wasn’t until he returned home, and left the corps a decorated veteran, that he started to play these songs live for audiences in the states. One evening, just a few minutes before playing at a local bar, Josh received a phone call from filmmaker and old friend, Mike Cerre. Mike asked him to come to Columbus and play with Neil Young as part of a documentary. Josh quickly set out to record “A Traitors Death”. It was then that he producer and publisher, Jon Brennan. The recording went well and the song began to reach many hearts and minds. The next step was obvious, Josh Began recording the album that was burning inside. His songwriting background and combat experience bring forth passion and truth, both virtues rarely seen in today’s music. What began as an acoustic outlet to help him through two tours in Iraq is now a message board of truth for all. He sings of love, loss and life, and that’s something to which we can all relate.
Since the recording of his first album, Josh has been hard at work with new cellist and fellow songwriter Mike Ronstadt on their new album "the last great loss" and will be performing at the Bridge School benefit this october in MT. View California. Stayed Tuned, as this a very exciting time for us all.
Contact:
Bryan Clifton
bryanclifton@gmail.com
Upcoming Michael G. Ronstadt Shows: JULY 18 - Gypsum at RIVERBANK CAFE (HAMILTON, OH) @ 6:30PM
JULY 19 - Classical Cello at LATONIA BAPTIST CHURCH (COVINGTON, KY) 3PM
Upcoming Lost In Holland Shows: JULY 4 - THE M ROOM (PHILADELPHIA, PA) @ 8PM
JULY 5-12 - COMMON GROUND ON THE HILL FESTIVAL/WORKSHOP (WESTMINSTER, MD)
JULY 23 - MUSICA (AKRON, OH) @ 8PM
JULY 24 - DIRTY JACKS (CINCINNATI, OH) @ 8PM
JULY 25 - RIVERBANK CAFE (HAMILTON, OH) @ 6:30PM
JULY 26 - SPECKLED BIRD CAFE (NORWOOD, OH) @ 3PM
JULY 31 - BIG SONG MUSIC HOUSE (OXFORD, OH) @ 8PM
AUGUST 1 - LOST IN HOLLAND Rock On The River (RISING SUN, IN)
hey thanks for the comments that was very nice of you to take some time out like that for us. We deeply appreciate all of your feedback. We love your style of music very mellow and soothing to the soul. It would be nice to possibly play a show with you guys in the near future. Thanks again. Much love
Hey hows it going. Hope is well. I was wondering if you would like to have a free album? You can get it at http://www.megaupload.com/?f=3NNQTYF1 I would love to know what you think
hey bro...been a long time...im back in kabul...things are great...i been keepin up with you via your myspace page...looks like ur doin well...i have a quazi favor to ask...my cousin is a member of a band in Cincinatti...i told him about you and thought maybe i could have them send you a demo cd...if you have the time to give a listen, let me know and i'll get your address and forward it to them...thanks brother, be good!
hey josh...thank you soooo much...that would be cool....we won't be back out touring until september sometime...you should sign up for the mailing list at rubyjames.com so you will know when we will out....
i just wanted to drop by and thank you for being my friend on here.....i hope that you had a really nice weekend and that you your week is amazing....if you get a chance stop by and let me know what you think of the music.....
Hey guys if you could, please email me your shows for June so that I can post them on the page. I love helpin out and promoting, so if you could help me promote you, that'd be awesome!! Thanks!!
Hey Josh, i had to scan that part about the 'wine' approximately 3 times until I remembered what a joke i am.haha.I'm glad both you and Michael like 'GM'. I don't know about my life changing anytime soon,hah, but really means a lot to me that you believe in what I do! I'm really hoping we can share the stage again as well, and can't wait to see you guys this fall...hopefully in july too! lotsa love, Babs
Thank you, Thank you, 100 times Thank you for the add!!! I just started this site a few days ago so I don't have any fancy logos to plaster your page with yet, lol. I do, however, want to let you know about the current project we are working on. Don't worry, it doesn't involve donating money but we could really use some of your time, commitment, and (most importantly) passion for keeping the Earth clean and beautiful. Check out the detailed blog or bulletin I postedand let me know what you think. Thanks again for your support in Making Cincinnati Green!
hey guys, thanks and im glad you are liking them. i have been enjoying your lovely cd as well :D Also love to see you play again when you are back. Maybe we could get together and play some songs too! xo babs.
hey guys...was creeping on your comments, I see you had some fun with the susSEX butter, haha. I thought I'd commented back on your page, but i guess it didn't show up. Really loving your album, and hope to see you as well in July. Put your dates up so I can come see you then! xo Babs.
I love your guys' music!! If you'd like, I'd love to have one of your songs as a featured song on my music player. If thats ok with you, send me a song at cincyscene@yahoo.com
Dang, Josh, last night you were in one of our favorite towns, Phoenixville (you gotta hit Blobfest one of these days) and we were in Media. Now we go do our "normal" jobs...! Need to know about venues around here? Give me a call, I will help you any way I can... 484-252-3300 ~ Stu
Hey Josh, we wish you all the best of success for more reasons than we can think of. But how about this? all said and done, this is a great, crafted sound. BRAVO!
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