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Josh Rose
Folk / Acoustic / Progressive

"Feel the Slow Bloom, People"

ADA, Michigan
United States

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Last Login:  10/15/2008
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   Josh Rose: General Info
Member Since11/4/2005
Band Websitejosh-rose.com
Band MembersJust me doing the folk star thing. Once in a while my friend Oz plays drums and my good buddy Colonel may play some bass, but usually I'm solofied.
InfluencesGood souls, authenticity, books that have stood the test of time, music that expresses that test, huge smiles, stands of birches, fresh cut lumber, family, Mexican food, dry red wine, the first cup of coffee on a weekend morning, paper, other cultures, other people, other places, maps, the view of my backyard valley through my patio doors, out of business mega-chain stores, the north country, drives up north, dirt roads that I have never been on, swimming, fishing, any river that isn't brown, three of the five Great Lakes, lone trees (usually elms) rising in the middle of hay fields, baseball, football, basketball, running, the Straits of Mackinac, the Bridge that crosses those straits, any form of water craft from the largest freighters to the smallest paper sailboats, , people who display/ed enormous amounts of courage, people that make a difference, people who are not defined by a sport, rock faces, swamps, beaches, hidden lakes in the woods, my college professors, picnic lunches, shore lunches, ice cream, cold beers while sitting on the banks of a stream, stands of red, jack, or white pine, teaching, my students, my wife, my sister, my brother, my mother, my father (RIP), my friends, adventures, goals, thoughts, and dreams. REM, Peter Gabriel, Ben Folds, Bruce Cockburn, Bob Dylan, Morrissey, Paul Westerberg, Ryan Adams, Patty Griffin, Patty Larkin, Amos Lee, John Prine, Beck, Richard Buckner, Steve Earle, Todd Snider, Lawrence Welk, Miles Davis, James Brown, Everything but the Girl, Disco Duck, Oscar, Bert, Big Bird, Ernie, Snuffalufagus, Animal, and Gonzo, I'll admit it: 80's top 40 music. Ernest Hemingway, John Steinbeck, F Scott Fitzgerald, Jack Kerouac, Pearl Buck, Henry Thoreau, Ayn Rand, Joseph Conrad, Charles Darwin, Henrick Ibsen, Aldous Huxley, Chinua Achebe, Bill Bryson, and, yes, Mitch Albom...everyone alive should read it.
Sounds LikeHoney tinged folk filled with stories of heartbreak, hope, numbness, wonder, and love.
Record Labelflat river music
Type of LabelIndie




   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 19 2008 4:00P
Founders Brewery Grand Rapids, Michigan
Oct 19 2008 7:00P
The Intersection Grand Rapids, Michigan
Oct 30 2008 7:00P
Vitale’s Ada, Michigan
Nov 21 2008 9:00P
Uncommon Ground Chicago, Illinois
Feb 12 2009 8:00P
One Trick Pony Grand Rapids, Michigan

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   About Josh Rose
Josh Rose wishes he knew exactly where his music comes from. Growing up in the sparsely populated U.P., it would be hard for him to draw any specific conclusion. When you spend your formative years with little access to any musical events, with modest surroundings, and with the only radio station in town hawking hair bands to the end of time, it might have been tough to grow as a writer and musician. But since he decided to put his mind to all this singer songwriter stuff, Josh has realized that his songs speak to the person who feels that there still are things left to say in music, that a new song is an awesome use of space, and that the singer songwriter did not die with Jim Croce. So where do his songs come from? From the ordinary things in life which make extraordinary statements. From the three largest Great Lakes, which were all within a forty minute from where he grew up. From the immigrant bred into the genes of all of us. From the moments that we wish we could take a second to enjoy. From science, literature, sports, and history. From the pastoral landscape of Michigan that dominates the horizon. From the billboard that blocks the view of that landscape. From government, religion, and all those other taboo subjects. From a west meets east philosophy. And the list goes on. But whether his songs are plucked from the air like lightning bugs held in an old Mason jar or whether his songs are polished like the ancient stones in the Flat River, the point is the songs are what they are, moments of passing beauty in the air between us.

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LVNMUZIQ





Oct 12 2008 8:11 PM

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House Concert
LVNMUZIQ & Tret Fure in concert!!
646 Stocking Ave NW, Apt 2
Grand Rapids MI
OCTOBER 25th 7:00 p.m.
$10 Cover / All Ages Welcome
Join us for an evening of folk music in the intimate setting of a living room

*Listen to Tret Fure at www. tretfure. com
*Listen to LVNMUZIQ at www. myspace. com/lizsnavely
Alex





Oct 10 2008 1:58 AM

Guess your coolness didnt rub off on me as well as we were hoping huh. yeah im at MSU its going alright, alot more homework than there ever was at high school but theres alot more downtime too. I heard the trip up north was really fun i wish i could've gone. the pictures i saw looked great, nothing like the great outdoors. Yeah Cody and I went and saw what was left of the tennis team, it looked pretty rough hopefully they'll pick it up next year. Of course i care that you approve Mr. Rose, thanks. Thought I'd thank you too for all the help in chemistry. You really are a great teacher. Keep up the good fight and straighten out the next generation.
Cya,
Alex
Lynn





Oct 8 2008 3:20 PM

Its exactly that type of erratic comment that makes you sound like mcvain! I suppose it could just be the meds talking from your back boo boo.
.:Missy:.





Oct 8 2008 2:10 AM

Mr. Rose i was wondering how the Science trip went and to see if this year's group was cooler than last years group (I doubt it but it was worth asking :D ) just kidding!
Talk to ya later
Missy
Kelly





Oct 8 2008 2:08 AM

It is hard to find free time when we are so busy patting ourselves on the back constantly ;) School is super crazy, as usual. I started teaching my ESL classes again tonight. It's amazing how much Spanish I lost over the summer. Life is exciting with the election season, there is a campaign office in Romeo that I help out at occasionally. Have you climbed any tall ladders lately? I heard you like them.
+{Rebecca}+





Oct 8 2008 12:39 AM

Mr. Rose!!!!!
I have to say that your first song is my favorite song. I don't know if you have heard of Joe Brooks but you remind me of him.There is another rising artist also.Joshua Radin!They are a little different styles but parts of their songs make me think Mr. Rose for sure:) When are you going be famous for your good self written songs???
Becky
Susie





Oct 7 2008 2:44 AM

I'm doing pretty good. Job searching, a lot of fun =| Not really.
Was the 6 mile hike on purpose this time? That was a sweet trip.
I've never actually heard your music before this.
You are pretty darn good =)
Ben Bedford





Oct 6 2008 3:30 AM

Hey Rosey!

Seriously! Can't wait to hang out at FARM! You will be there Friday night, as well as Saturday, yes? BTW, how's the injury? Speedy recovery, I hope.

See ya soon!

Ben
Emily





Oct 3 2008 2:11 AM

Hey. Have a great time in da yoop.
Lizzy Picciallo





Sep 30 2008 9:48 PM

hi there, thanks for being my friend :)
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Sep 28 2008 4:49 AM

hope you liked my music,peace/Peter
Robin





Sep 21 2008 3:36 AM

Sweet. We'd love to have you guys. My mom is going to be staying with us the first weekend in Oct.
but the two weekends after that are open! Jay told me you broke your back! What the hell??? Hope you're feeling better!
Michael Crittenden





Sep 20 2008 1:57 AM

hows that verta-BRAH doin?
Ukulele Wild Ass String Band





Sep 19 2008 1:13 PM

Droppin in to say HOWDY -
and leave behind our weekly treat
for the weekend!!

UWASB :-)

blueberry cobbler
Michael Crittenden





Sep 17 2008 3:56 AM

This Friday or Saturday.....youz & meez...some beers, stories & songs.... Whatdaysay?
*~*Jessi Marie*~*





Sep 16 2008 10:52 PM

Wow! i never heard u sing before, your awsome!!
*Micheal Gene McKenzie*





Sep 14 2008 6:06 AM

Kentucky is ok, nothing to special. Marv said hi. Im doin good goin to a community college down here.
How you been? i like the music keep doing your thing
Tyler





Sep 14 2008 2:10 AM

thx for commin to the race htat was a lot of fun thx
and c u then
ty
.:Missy:.





Sep 12 2008 3:19 AM

Mr. Rose

I'll let ya know if I'm kicking butt at Baker ( I dont start until the 29th, I move in on the 24th) it kind of stinks but it's okay.
I loved the concert at Schulers! I thought that Karl and I were going to be the only ones there, so it was nice to see that other kids are supporting your music too. I think that your music is awesome.
I hope the start of a new school year is going great for ya!!

Missy
+{Rebecca}+





Sep 12 2008 12:55 AM

peace...yes. Thats what we find here.
I actually wanted some information on when and if you would be performing in Chicago?
katie





Sep 11 2008 4:34 PM

Hey.

Nothing much going on up here, just working and working some more. I"m starting Central in Janurary. No more air force, i don't think it was the right thing for me.

I hope you heal up soon!
John D. Lamb





Sep 8 2008 4:06 PM

Josh, Glad to hear your swimmingly getting along. It's retreat season very soon. Let's go out a shoot a song. Take care of your back, man.
John
Kara





Sep 7 2008 6:51 PM

How are you feeling?
Drew





Sep 6 2008 11:30 PM

yeah, mom told me about your back, thats rough. I have cem 141 this semester, its so easy for now. everything we do is a total review so far.
Patrick P. Lewis





Sep 6 2008 12:25 AM

You should drink some cough syrup. Maybe even a lot. I don't know, I heard it helps somehow.

PS.
I'll send you some pics of an evil "Moustache villain" who stole my bride to be
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Sep 5 2008 12:37 AM

Hey Striker,

How you feeling? You going to be able to play the gig tomorrow? I sure hope so...by golly.

Chris

PS - I used a ladder today and guess what? I got up and down just fine. So take that! Maybe when you get better I'll give you some pointers. Here's a sneak preview - the top step is not actually a step!

PPS - Just kidding. Laughter is the best medicine.
Steve





Sep 3 2008 11:16 PM

Sorry to hear about your accident! Hope you are doing well.
Emily





Sep 3 2008 2:11 AM

Hey Bro...

Hope you're feeling ok...just checkin' in on you.

XO
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