"An awesome fusion of sound...Josh's brilliant folk twinged guitar runs being complemented by Michael's wonderful, soaring cello." - Scott Sandie, Broken Arrow Magazine 2008
“He has created an album of love, loss and regret for some of the things he’s had to do” -Jason Rovou, CNN
"I loved josh from the moment I heard his music. He has a depth, and you cannot deny that." - Neil Young, Sundance 08'
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 traitor's 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". The next step was obvious and 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. But as all things are completed, altered and improved, so was lost in holland. Josh had returned from the Sundance film festival hungry for the road and ready to build a band...then, in walks Michael G. Ronstadt...and the rest was history. Michael's extreme cello style and extensive knowledge of songwriting and performance bring a blazing fire of skill, emotion and delivery that will leave you amazed, among other things. This duo, this revolution, is nothing short of brilliance.
Hey man, not gonna be able to make it this time around... but if you're looking for a place to party/crash after the Jersey City show on Nov. 7th, roll by my brother's house in piscataway... u know the place....where we all crashed after the NYC shows... he's having a costume party that nite...
I been wanting to get out to Steves open mic but unfortunately I work 3rd shift in cincinnati. Hopefully I'll get to see you guys perform before you head back out into the wild blue yonder again...
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.....
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