Contact Information
joshuadavismusic@gmail.comtour
05.31.13 - Hancock, MI06.01.13 - Marquette, MI
06.07.13 - Charlevoix, MI
Joshua Davis
Story
"Davis seems to be busily writing the Michigan version of the Great American Songscape."
-- Lansing State Journal, Lansing MI
Joshua Davis is a husband, father, friend and music lover. He shares songs for a living; as a songwriter, record producer, band member, solo act, guitar/songwriting teacher, mix-tape-maker extraordinaire, all with the most amazing people on the planet! Josh was raised on American roots tradition: the music, the social movements, the land. He writes original songs that blend many folk traditions - including gritty rock n' roll and vintage soul. Performing Songwriter Magazine called the result, "Some of the liveliest and most rocking roots music around."
Joshua has shared his songs, knowledge, interests, and know-how across the US at festivals, theaters, concert halls, coffeehouses, schools, parks and dive bars. He has released albums under his own name, with roots ensemble "Steppin’ In It", classic swing band "Shout Sister Shout", and has appeared on many more.
Josh is especially interested in the ways in which music brings individuals and communities together, to foster peace and understanding. He's noticed that songs can re-soundtrack people's lives and peoples' lives too . He's building songs and relationships in the West Bank right now, hoping that songs can help to bridge communities - feeling confident that communities are his link to songs.
When he returns, he'll make a record and half of the proceeds will mean olive tress and educational scholarships for the farmers and families he encountered during his travels.
But for now, he's offering his services as balladeer, serenader, performer and storyteller to support an international team of runners and the communities they are running alongside.
Please follow Joshua's blog and help him fulfill his role as "cultural emissary". help him span the distance between olive farming communities in the West Bank and olive(oil) loving communities at home in Michigan. He wants to build songs out of that bridge, or is it the other way around? Either way, here's your change to get in on the conversation that will ultimately be expressed as a record of songs. Follow the blog, share your impressions, concerns, wishes, wonderments, morning ritual, juggling skills... make a contribution(!), for the record.
"Davis seems to be busily writing the Michigan version of the Great American Songscape."
-- Lansing State Journal, Lansing MI
Joshua Davis is a husband, father, friend and music lover. He shares songs for a living; as a songwriter, record producer, band member, solo act, guitar/songwriting teacher, mix-tape-maker extraordinaire, all with the most amazing people on the planet! Josh was raised on American roots tradition: the music, the social movements, the land. He writes original songs that blend many folk traditions - including gritty rock n' roll and vintage soul. Performing Songwriter Magazine called the result, "Some of the liveliest and most rocking roots music around."
Joshua has shared his songs, knowledge, interests, and know-how across the US at festivals, theaters, concert halls, coffeehouses, schools, parks and dive bars. He has released albums under his own name, with roots ensemble "Steppin’ In It", classic swing band "Shout Sister Shout", and has appeared on many more.
Josh is especially interested in the ways in which music brings individuals and communities together, to foster peace and understanding. He's noticed that songs can re-soundtrack people's lives and peoples' lives too . He's building songs and relationships in the West Bank right now, hoping that songs can help to bridge communities - feeling confident that communities are his link to songs.
When he returns, he'll make a record and half of the proceeds will mean olive tress and educational scholarships for the farmers and families he encountered during his travels.
But for now, he's offering his services as balladeer, serenader, performer and storyteller to support an international team of runners and the communities they are running alongside.
Please follow Joshua's blog and help him fulfill his role as "cultural emissary". help him span the distance between olive farming communities in the West Bank and olive(oil) loving communities at home in Michigan. He wants to build songs out of that bridge, or is it the other way around? Either way, here's your change to get in on the conversation that will ultimately be expressed as a record of songs. Follow the blog, share your impressions, concerns, wishes, wonderments, morning ritual, juggling skills... make a contribution(!), for the record.
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