Artist description Fingerstyle 6 and 12 - string guitar.

Music Style Acoustic Guitar

Musical Influences Leo Kottke, John Fahey, Doc Watson, Merle Hagard, Chet Atkins

Similar Artists Leo Kottke, John Fahey, etc.

Artist History Josh grew up in Coolville, Oh. and evenetually migrated to Parkersburg, WV. He has been playing guitar since he was around ten years old. His original influence was Leo Kottke and then shifted to John Fahey and then on to Doc Watson, to Roy Book Binder and so on ... "Those of course are just the guitar players I like..., At one point in my life I wanted to be Merle Hagard!" Josh, being self taught, has a very distinctive sound. He relies heavily on his Taylor LKSM 12-string Guitars. He tunes his 12-strings well below concert pitch, usually one and a half to two whole steps. It gives him that unique throaty sound reminiscent of Kottke. Of course, all of Josh's shows are varied. He always has at least two guitars a six and twelve string guitar and an anything but predictable choice in vocals. His material includes covers as well as many original compositions.

Instruments 6 and 12 - string guitars

Location Parkersburg, WV - USA

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