MOTOR CITY JOSH & THE BIG 3
BIO
Josh is a straight up singin', guitar slingin', songwriting, crowd-pleasing Blues man. Son of a preacher man and woman, Josh has achieved incredible success and proves to be one of the most skillful yet animated Blues performers around. An absolute entertainer, Josh manages to keep everyone happy no matter what their age, race, or music taste - Everybody loves him!
Having played all over the US and in Europe since 1989, his fan base continues to grow and grow, as do his CD sales. Josh has recorded 11 albums, 2 DVDs, and sold over 50,000 copies through our website and at shows.
Josh is popular for both his award winning electrifying, high-energy 'Funky Blues You Can't Refuse' 4-piece band, and Memphis International Blues Finalist foot stomping down-home Blues solo acoustic act.
The Detroit native spent 10 years working up a MCJ frenzy in the Motor City area, then moved to Atlanta in 1999 to do the same. Based in Chicago briefly and now back in Detroit, he's at it again, doing what he does best.... making people smile, dance, laugh, and on occasion, pee their pants!
Awards
1998 Detroit Music Award, Artist Deserving Wider Recognition
2004 Memphis Music Awards, Acoustic Blues Finalist
2010 Detroit Music Award, Outstanding Blues & R&B Recording
2011 Detroit Music Award, Outstanding Blues & R&B Recording
2011 Detroit Music Award, Outstanding Blues & R&B Songwriter
2018 Detroit Music Award, Outstanding Record Producer
Notable Appearances
1996, 1997 Michigan Tastefest
1997 Taylor Blues Festival
2000, 2001 Atlanta Blues Festival
2005-2010 Cowpie Blues Festival
2002 Hayling Island Blues Festival UK
2003 Bring the Blues Festival UK
2005, 2008 Alpena Blues Festival
2010 Kalamazoo Blues Festival
2010 Marquette Area Blues Festival
1997, 2005, 2008 Windsor Blues Festival
2005, 2006 Illinois Blues Festival
2007 Hot Springs Blues Festival
2007, 2008 Chenango County Blues Festival
2007-2009 The Blue Crab Festival
2009 Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival
2009 Daytona Beach Blues Festival
2009 Southwest Florida Blues Festival
2010 North Atlantic Blues Festival
2010 Bonita Springs Blue Festival
2010 Bradenton Blues Festival
2011 BBQ Rib Fest
2012 St. Louis Blues Festival
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45777 Gratiot Ave, Macomb, MI 48042
