I'm happy to announce that I've been added to a show at 12th & Porter on March 24th. I'll take the stage @ 8pm sharp and will be followed by Nathan Lee and Stephen Cochran. The cover is $5 and doors are at 7pm. I'll be there early to tune my guitar and to answer any questions you might have about the troubles in your love life.
Contrary to the photo in the poster, I've shaved off the bulk of my beard so I no longer look like a homeless lighthouse keeper. If that's not enough of a reason to come see this show, I don't know what is. See ya there!
I just wanted to take this opportunity to say thanks to Berklee for inviting me to speak on a panel for current students at Warner Brothers Records yesterday. I met some really great people including fellow panelists Maureen Murphy, Ben Strano, Joe Doyle and moderator David Petrelli. I'm encouraged to see how actively engaged these students are in the future of the music business.
Also, I've got a ton of shows coming up in the near future so check out my tour section!
What a week for Me and the Machine Records! Five new releases came out worldwide via all of your favorite download spots. There is something in here for everybody. We're booking more shows and recording more music so keep your eyes out. Then put them back in so you can see what we're doing. Hugs & Kisses, Josh
News from Me and the Machine Records
01.05.10
The New Whole Usuals' Every New Whole Usual Will Die is available for streaming and downloading here! The album download comes with a .pdf booklet containing album art, lyrics, and a musician seating chart. Please feel free to share with friends.
I've had the pleasure of working with Andrew and the incredibly talented folks that made this record possible for almost two years. I'm unbelievably excited to share this album with you through my label Me and the Machine Records. I promise you from the bottom of my heart that this album is unlike anything you have ever heard. Again, if you like what you hear, please share it with your friends. I deeply appreciate your time and thank you for listening.
I've spent a bit of time over the past week relearning an arrangement of "A Christmas Song" by William G. Leavitt. According to the date on the music, Mr. Leavitt created this particular arrangement for guitar in December 1966. Mr. Leavitt was also the creator of the first curriculum for Berklee College of Music's guitar department. I received this arrangement from Charles H. Chapman when I was studying at Berklee. Charlie is an incredible teacher and player and he had a profound effect on me as a student.
It's been many, many years since I've played music like this and it was incredibly refreshing and rewarding. Maybe I'll spend a bit more time in this field of study. Maybe not. Regardless, I truly enjoyed relearning this tune and I'm happy to be able to share it with you. If you like it, please pass it along to your friends and family.
If the player in this post isn't appearing, you can get to this download by clicking here.
I hope all of you have a wonderful holiday and I'll see you in the new year!!
Greetings!! It's that time of year again folks! I'm not sure why, but this year's list seemed to present itself without too much back and forth. It was a great year for music and 2010 is shaping up to be even better. If you missed any of the bands/albums listed below, I strongly encourage you to check them out. If there's anything you think I should hear, shoot me a note on Twitter. Thanks for reading and happy listening!
