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Josh Davis
Rock / Roots Music / Jungle

"GET AWESOME OCTOBER 3RD!!!"

Des Moines, Iowa
United States

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Last Login:  8/19/2008
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   Josh Davis: General Info
Member Since8/4/2005
Band Websitethejoshdavisband.com
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JOSH DAVIS: Lead vocal, song writer, guitar;

PhotobucketBR> PAUL HART: Lead guitar, vocals;

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DUSTIN BAIRD: Bass

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WILL LOCKER: DRUMS

NEW YOUTUBE VIDEO COMING SOON...!!!
Photos by MANDY MILLER
InfluencesRyan Adams, The Rolling Stones, Wilco, Todd Snider, my morning jacket, the velvet underground, & Jack White
Sounds LikeY'ALTERNATIVE!!!
Record LabelAuthentic Records
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 14 2008 5:00P
Rib Fest (@ Mid America Center) Council Bluffs, Iowa
Aug 15 2008 6:00P
Friday Night Live Independence, Iowa
Aug 15 2008 9:00P
The Hub (solo open for Martin Zellar) Cedar Falls, Iowa
Aug 17 2008 9:00P
AK’s Beaverdale CANCELED**** NOT MY FAULT SORRY AGAIN! Des Moines, Iowa
Aug 21 2008 8:00P
Lee’s Liquor Lounge Minneapolis, Minnesota
Aug 22 2008 10:00P
Lost & Found Lounge (solo) ames, Iowa
Aug 23 2008 8:00P
Private Party nevada, Iowa
Aug 28 2008 8:00P
Lindberg’s Springfield, Missouri
Aug 29 2008 8:00P
Blue Note Lounge Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Aug 30 2008 8:00P
Mercury Lounge - Tulsa Tulsa, Oklahoma
Sep 4 2008 11:00P
The Josh Davis Band w/ Ash Avenue Chicago, Illinois
Sep 10 2008 9:00P
Mick’s Music Bar Omaha, Nebraska
Sep 12 2008 8:00P
Otis Cambell’s Washington, Missouri
Sep 14 2008 8:30P
AK O’Connor’s Beaverdale Des Moines, Iowa
Sep 19 2008 9:00P
The Other Place Overland Park, Kansas
Sep 20 2008 8:00P
Capone’s El Dorado Springs, Missouri
Oct 3 2008 6:00P
People’s Court Des Moines, Iowa
Oct 10 2008 8:00P
Ozone Omaha, Nebraska
Oct 11 2008 8:00P
Ozone Omaha, Nebraska
Nov 1 2008 8:00P
Cunningham’s Journal Kearney, Nebraska
Nov 8 2008 10:30P
Papa’s Corner Ames, Iowa
Nov 14 2008 8:00P
The Fairmount Fort Worth, Texas
Nov 15 2008 10:30P
Dan’s Silver Leaf w/ Rodney Parker Denton, Texas
Nov 22 2008 8:00P
Art Encore Humboldt, Iowa

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   About Josh Davis
With a heaping dose of grit, this summer the Josh Davis Band introduces their second album, Bluebird, with more foot-stomping roots rock.
Since their 2006 debut, White Whale, the Authentic Record Label roots rock band based in central Iowa has found success as they stomp around the dusty bar scene of the southern Midwest. Tinged with Red Dirt influences of alt-country Texas rock, Josh Davis Band can be heard on Radio Free Texas, the free Internet radio station that features artists akin to the band’s bittersweet guitar melodies. And as the foursome tours the Midwest, flying just under the mainstream radar, Davis continues to focus on his songwriting, finding muse in the seemingly mundane.
“I write about stuff that happens to me and to people I’ve known,” he says. “You are all my muse.” A poster album for Americana rock, Bluebird marks the second hallmark in Davis’ goal to produce an album each year. With a little guidance from Authentic Records and members from the label’s original band, the Nadas, Davis took the project by the helm, steering the album further along the road of down-home rock, even recording one of the album’s tracks, “Don’t You Want to Hear Her Sing,” in his own home.
“We left if rough around the edges,” Davis says of the raw tune. “It’s part of the fun.” Since White Whale’s success in the southern Midwest, Davis and his crew, including lead guitarist Paul Hart, bassist Dustin Baird and drummer Matt Van Meter, have been pandering with Midwest locals, while Davis bellows with a faint twang in his voice and reminiscence for simpler days of dusty open roads and the sweet voice of an acoustic guitar.
But even with an album-a-year goal, Davis says he isn’t concerned about his 15 minutes like most successful artists.
“Being on stage is fun, but it’s not my primary goal,” Davis says. “I want to make music. I don’t want to be some stupid pretty face on stage. I want to be remembered as somebody who does things his way.”
And Bluebird is overflowing with Davis’ original sounds. From swanky tempo changes to Emmy Lou Harris influences on “A Year Ago,” the band’s sophomore album is taking flight and the Josh Davis Band, like a bluebird leaving its nest, is proud of how fast their musical influence is soaring.



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Ben Wantland





Aug 18 2008 9:31 PM

Hey dude, I miss you, too. But I'm also glad to be out doing my own thing.
:)



-bw



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Aug 16 2008 5:57 PM

Thanks for the add. Maybe we can do a video sometime.
~Sammie Lynn~





Aug 13 2008 4:29 PM

Hey just dropped by to check out the new tunes... I love your other two albums, and after hearing the new songs, can't wait for this one!!! See yall on the 28th :-)
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Aug 13 2008 7:36 PM

btw...I can't believe you like the new kooks record...it's all love songs... I dig it...just doesn't seem like your cup of tea... fa la la is catchy and sweet.
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Aug 13 2008 6:57 PM

my morning jacket...omaha...8/19.
Welcome to the Up Down Room





Aug 12 2008 5:00 AM

myspace layouts image..
Green Wave Music Festival





Aug 7 2008 4:31 PM

Green Wave Poster

Don't miss the final party of Boji Summer '08!
*~ stage gypsy ~*





Aug 7 2008 10:08 PM

They have a few rockin' shows. however if I am not there, they aint worth going too.. (insert a LAUR girl wink here)
*~ stage gypsy ~*





Aug 7 2008 2:50 AM

Iowa, Iowa, Iowa.....how bout Nashville, Nashville, Nashville!
Laura


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Aug 5 2008 12:52 PM

Coal Black Heart. . .
you are my new favorite person ON THE ENTIRE PLANET!!!
SWJ





Jul 28 2008 8:28 PM

Hey Josh, just stoppin thru to see how things are going and spread some Iowa love. Great to see you doing well. Give that Farley boy a knock upside the head for me.

Hope to catch you live next time I'm home!

Best to you!
Mel McDaniel and Oklahoma Wind





Jul 24 2008 1:02 AM

Just dropping by to say hello and enjoy the rest of your week!

Remember to stop by our profile and sign our guestbook on the left side of the page.

If you are able to make it to one of our shows in the future, please be sure to say HELLO!

Your friends,
Mel McDaniel and Oklahoma Wind

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GINA





Jul 17 2008 8:14 AM

Can't wait til August boys. I'm for sure there this time. I miss your music. Hope life is good.
;)
Turner





Jul 17 2008 11:16 PM

Was it a lime or a lemon?
Laura


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Jul 15 2008 7:45 PM

I hear you're quite the accomplished lime thrower.

That's the scuttlebutt anyway. . .
Deezel





Jul 9 2008 6:33 AM

HI thnx for the friendship and it’s nice to know you!
Think it’s nice to be connected with musicians all over the world. In music we are all alike and speak the same language!!!
I think you have very nice music, I enjoyed listening to it…… really sounds GREAT …. !!
I respect your work.
Greets from “D E E Z E L” (Belgium) and lots of luck in every thing you do!!
If you can find the time check out my music too please and tell me what you think,
“Love junky” ‘is gonna be our first single release this year ?? (thnx)
~Dara~





Jul 9 2008 8:15 AM

So, get yourselves back to Oklahoma immediately! Do you hear me? Hope all is well, hope to see you on a roadtrip very soon!
~Dara~





Jul 10 2008 7:44 AM

Well, if I would have read the entire schedule....

We will be there Aug 29th!!! And, most likely, Aug 30th!!! I'm thinking there will be some major shenanigans and Okie-style whatnot going on...Can't wait!!!
jamie lin





Jul 7 2008 4:00 PM

hey buddy.
Victor!


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Jul 8 2008 4:42 PM

Hello, Josh!
Hello Dave





Jul 8 2008 6:17 PM

Nice hanging with you gents in Okajabogey (as Peter calls it).
and.... that is all.
scott





Jun 30 2008 10:45 AM

Great show up in Okoboji! You had them going on the dance floor!
scott