1 Topic by BansheeUK (edited by BansheeUK 2013-01-22 09:12:39)

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Topic: Josh Doyle

Here's one for you all; though I've mentioned the name a few times earlier in the year, Josh Doyle. A singer/songwriter living out in the wilds of Tennessee: had some success over 10 years back with a band called The Dum Dums, but kind of retreated from all that and worked away at getting himself how he wanted to be. He's released a handful of independant, home-grown albums an E.Ps, gathering praise and plaudits enough to break cover again. Musically, not "blues" as would be described, maybe more "americana", I don't, so I'll let Josh tell it:-

"Thirdly, my debut album is out WORLDWIDE on Tuesday, October 23rd. I've gone with eponymously titling the record "Josh Doyle" because it represents a new start, a new sound. "Solarstorms" is definitely one of the more commercial leaning tracks, but the whole record goes from stripped down, brutally honest acoustic, to anthemic rock, to even a country folk vibe. It's kind of "me" but the best "me" I could ever possibly put on tape. No fillers. I had the opportunity to record it with legendary musicians the old fashioned way: live tracking in a legendary studio with great vintage equipment. I cant wait for you to hear it."

You can get a taster of what Josh has been doing in the past from these links:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydzA9vWbH0Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zivmO-4LShU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDfYeeWUFAU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uV8Lz78L9jA (Josh Doyle song covered by Will Black)

or, where he's at now on the Jimmy Kimmel Live show, ABC Thursday 23rd August.

Check him out - cost's nothing, unless you like what you hear.....

Mike

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Re: Josh Doyle

With his new album performing well in the singer/songwriter iTune charts, on both sides of the Atlantic, Josh is venturing out on the road for a handful of gigs. So, if you're in the area and fancy something a little different, you can catch him:-


SHOWS
November 14th – 'ASCAP Presents...' (short set with Me/Cello/Guitar)
FREE @ The Basement, Nashville, TN
Click here to RSVP on Facebook!

November 25th –  Supporting Jerry Douglas of Union Station
(Full band set, also with Cello)@ 3rd And Lindsley.
Lightning 100 (WRLT - Nashville) will be streaming it LIVE as well at www.lightning100.com.
Click here to RSVP on Facebook!

December 1st – Performing at the grand opening of Guitar Center @ Berklee College Of Music in Boston (12:15pm-1:00pm)


Here's link to Josh's video for the Solarstorms single; his first promo since his DumDums days:_

http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation … BSVs0yhc6k

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Re: Josh Doyle

Another one from Josh, Bird Of Prey @ Guitar centre:-

http://blahblahblahscience.com/videos/p … eygrab.png

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Re: Josh Doyle

Anyone in or near Nashville - cheap night out:-


"This is a personal invitation to my VIP album release party on Thursday, December 6th at the Rutledge, 5:30-8pm!

It's a FREE, 18+ show, and me & my full band will be playing the record in full. We will be on at 6:30pm, but get there early -- it will be packed since it will be the first and last full band show in Nashville this year. Bring everyone you want with you! It will be a great night!"

Mike

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Re: Josh Doyle

New update from Josh:-

USA NEWS
I am a guest on the network breakfast show "CBS This Morning" with Charlie Rose and Gayle King on January 26th, and on "Fox & Friends" on January 27th. Check their websites for more info.

Also, we just announced a HEADLINING Nashville show at 3rd & Lindsley on Saturday, February 16th. We are hoping to get lots of you out since it is an ALL AGES show and the last Nashville show for a while. If you come early, you will get to see my fellow British compatriot Sam Palladio, who is becoming famous as Gunnar in ABC’s “Nashville” TV show!

There is word also of a UK gig in London on March 25th - venue to be confirmed. UK dates not really scheduled until October/November, so a bit of a treat.

Mike

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Re: Josh Doyle

Mon 25th Mar
London  The Borderline

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Re: Josh Doyle

Okay, you don't hear from him for a while, then he announces a UK tour. Superb singer/songwriter, worth checking out:-

13th June - Isle of Wight Festival (Acoustic Band)
15th June - Rescue Rooms, Nottingham (acoustic band)
17th June - Cockpit, Leeds - (full band)
18th June - The Tin Music & Arts, Coventry (full band)
21st June - King Tuts Wah Wah Room, Glasgow (solo acoustic)
22nd June - The Central; Gateshead (solo acoustic)
23rd June - Lawn Club, Spinningfields, Manchester (solo acoustic)
25th June - The Birdcage, Bristol (acoustic band)
26th June - Water Rats Theatre, Greys Inn Rd, Kings Cross, London (full band)

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8 Reply by BansheeUK (edited by BansheeUK 2014-06-24 07:33:06)

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Re: Josh Doyle

Gateshed; The Central - 22/6/14

Well, he offered; we asked; he answered. Finally a chance to see Josh Doyle in my backyard after beating a drum for him for a couple of years; and yes, its been well worth it to catch the guy in a stripped down show.

So, the man, his guitar in one of the weirdest shaped rooms I've ever been in, and a really good kick-back show after a hectic week-end. Despite the set back of a broken string early in the set (the ghost of The Central, "Randy Andy"), Josh hit his stride with the small, but loyal, almost family-like fan audience and laid out some real gem performances of tracks like Solarstorms, Everyone's Alone, Bird of Prey, I Figured The World Out, Meaning Of Life & I Want To Break Your Mended Heart from his current album as well as slightly older stuff like Concrete Moon and a re-visit to his days in The DumDums and a new track from album-in-progress and the one cover of the night, from James Taylor's catalogue.

Again, just another one of those intimate shows where the artist really connects with his audience and you feel that you're part of an exclusive club. Yes, a little "off the reservation" for regular tastes on here, but someone I'd recommend you take a chance to investigate if he's passing your way; Manchester, Bristol & London this week (last chance in the UK for a while), look out for his "D.I.Y. Tours" or full band shows.

Aphrodite (from Nottingham) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NXImzXv4LU
(from Leeds) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReabVbFHPKI

Friends in the US, keep an eye out, especially Nashville, TN and surrounding states inc Indiana, he's heading your way.

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Re: Josh Doyle

Josh is a pioneer of what can only be described as "guerrilla" touring:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTDBoutG … e=youtu.be

PS - main track, the excellent Bird of Prey.

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10 Reply by BansheeUK (edited by BansheeUK 2014-08-01 07:28:43)

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Re: Josh Doyle

Anyone near these places on these dates, drop in and catch Josh playing:-

Aug 8th - Cupbearer, Auburn IN
Aug 10th - Hauser Estate Winery, Gettysburg PA

Sept 6th - Backstage @ 3rd & Lindsley, Nashville TN
Sept 11th - Broadripple Tavern, Indianapolis IN (FREE!!)


Big Comfy Session:-
Setting Sail - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdiCsj5Zl3w
You Can Close Your Eyes - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RlSQBJh_JI

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Re: Josh Doyle

One of my favourite singer/songwriters is back after a couple of years lay-off and hitting the UK roads in April; Josh Doyle is doing a short run of UK gigs; more than likely just himself & his acoustic, but he’s well worth catching. Possibly there's be a new album or EP available.

Apr 19 Wed
Oxford O2 Academy Oxford (OX4 1UE)
Apr 21 Fri
London The Islington (N1 0XT)
Apr 22 Sat
Coventry Kasbah (CV1 5LY)
Apr 25 Tue
Glasgow Broadcast (G2 3LG)
Apr 26 Wed
Newcastle upon Tyne Think Tank? Underground (NE1 5EN)
Apr 27 Thu
Norwich Waterfront (NR1 1QH)

May 27 Sat
Bearded Theory 2017:  Pallet Stage   Walton On Trent Catton Hall (DE12 8LN)

Couple of tasters: - Bird of Prey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQTR-5_dZ0Q
                     I Want To Break Your mended Heart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2bYF4BAhlg

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12 Reply by BansheeUK (edited by BansheeUK 2017-04-26 05:49:30)

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Re: Josh Doyle

Looking forward to this - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBssXyB8diA 
and some more old and new tunes from Josh tonight in Newcastle (Think Tank-Underground).

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13 Reply by BansheeUK (edited by BansheeUK 2017-04-27 07:05:22)

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Re: Josh Doyle

As anticipated; Josh’s gig last night in Newcastle was a great mid-week lift for the spirit. Despite a slightly ragged start, Josh getting lost in town on the way to the venue (not the only one….) his set soon got off to a flyer with familiar favourites like Concrete Moon coming in soon, as well as very tasty new tracks from his Modern Times EP. Josh acknowledged his locale for the evening with a quick refrain of Fog On The Tyne and the slightly more dubious Crocodile Shoes (well, who’s the best Newcastle song-writer, Alan Hull or Jimmy Nail?) before it was “request a cover” time - or an excuse for a bit fun in the middle of I Believe I Can Fly. and a revisit to the past life Dum Dums days.

That’s the thing with Josh, he has the canny knack of building up the tension with his songs such as Lighthouse; Bird of Prey but can dispel that intensity with his easy audience rapport between songs, but never looses sight of it. And of the newer material, Keep My Mind & Through The Night show that he can still threaten mainstream success, if he wanted while Locust Years and Strange World maintain his integrity as a powerful song smith.

Another thing I’ve noticed about Josh’s shows are his audience; many artists have their shares of avid fans, but with Josh’s, its more a feel of a large, extended family and the goodwill and fun that generates is fuelled by some great songs like Solarstorms; I Figured The World Out; I Want To Break Your Mended Heart. A 90 minute set just flies over, but leaves you feeling energised.

As per last time, support came from a couple of local artists, missed the 1st guy’s name; did something very interesting with an old Doris Day song, in a modern folk style and then Teesside’s Dressed Like Wolves frontman Rick Dobbing doing a solo spot and leaving vivid mental images with the likes of “Ghost of A Toothbrush”.

From Josh's set:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRg_nyOMljI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7SgM_u7HIY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BD0wXd4ZDmA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EzbRtH2ll0 (Solarstorm)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WCnbXWVYuU (I Want To Break Your Mended Heart)

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