Josh Holmes

Infobox musical artist |

Name = Josh Holmes


Background = solo_singer
Birth_name =
Born = April 7, 1978
Origin = Crown Point, IN
Instrument = Songwriter, Guitar, Singer
Genre = Rock
Occupation = Songwriter, Recording Artist
URL = [http://www.joshholmes.net Official Website of Josh Holmes]

The Music

Josh Holmes started touring and recording original music in 1998 releasing four CDs under his group name, The Josh Holmes Band, leading to thousands of CD sales.

November 2003 marked a change in the direction of Holmes when he released his first solo album under his own name, Josh Holmes, entitled, A Table 4 One. The launch was coordinated with a national radio market release. Sony Pictures/ABC network incorporated Josh's song “Greener On the Other Side” into the season finale of their series, "Beautiful People".

Inspirations

Singer/songwriter Holmes was raised on Motown and classic rock and roll. His musical style reflects influences including Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly, Smokey Robinson, and the Temptations.

The Future

While Holmes did secure national distribution through OarFin Distribution for his "A Table For One" release, he did not use this distribution system for "2nd Generation Loss."

Instrumentation

Josh Holmes - Singer, Songwriter, Electric/Acoustic Guitar

Discography

"Latest Release"

Stripped Down: Volumes One and Two (May 22, 2008)

"Other Releases"

"2nd Generation Loss" (2006)

“A Table 4 One” (2004)

"Live: Taste of Chicago 02'"

"364 Days"

Holmes has shared the stage with:

* Marshall Tucker Band
* The Bodeans
* Sister Hazel
* The Crickets
* Michael Glibicki of Rusted Root
* Granian
* Chris Shaffer of the The Why Store
* Virginia Coalition
* Dovetail Joint
* Bret Michaels of Poison
* Virginia Coalition

External links

* [http://www.myspace.com/joshholmes Official Myspace of Josh Holmes]