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Recently repatriated Oregonian Joshua English got his sealegs at the helm of the laudable Boston-based pop trio
Six Going On Seven. During their seven year existence, the band recorded three well-received full-length records,
a handful of EPs and logged hundreds of shows with everyone from Karate to the Get Up Kids. The band dissolved
in 2003 and not content to lie idle or retrace the steps of his former outfit, Joshua has embarked on an odyssey all
his own.
Inspired by Raymond Carver novels and an oceans' worth of black coffee, his infectious melodies, velvety vocals
and acerbic lyricism are proof positive that his years spent on the road were not in vain. English spent the better
part of October 2006 shacked up with producer Adam Taylor (The Sounds, Dresden Dolls) and a few friends at
Camp Street Studio in Cambridge, MA to record what will serve as his solo debut due out in April 2007 on
Welcome Home. In the meantime, if you're lucky, you'll be able to catch this troubadour on one of the coasts,
sharing stories that've long been in the making.
Six Going On Seven. During their seven year existence, the band recorded three well-received full-length records,
a handful of EPs and logged hundreds of shows with everyone from Karate to the Get Up Kids. The band dissolved
in 2003 and not content to lie idle or retrace the steps of his former outfit, Joshua has embarked on an odyssey all
his own.
Inspired by Raymond Carver novels and an oceans' worth of black coffee, his infectious melodies, velvety vocals
and acerbic lyricism are proof positive that his years spent on the road were not in vain. English spent the better
part of October 2006 shacked up with producer Adam Taylor (The Sounds, Dresden Dolls) and a few friends at
Camp Street Studio in Cambridge, MA to record what will serve as his solo debut due out in April 2007 on
Welcome Home. In the meantime, if you're lucky, you'll be able to catch this troubadour on one of the coasts,
sharing stories that've long been in the making.
Downloads:
No Ready Answer, No Ready Reply (from "Trouble None")
No Ready Answer, No Ready Reply (from "Trouble None")
| Interweb: myspace.com/joshuaenglish Band contact: famousintlplayboy [at] msn.com Booking: justin [at] welcomehomerecords.com |
Artists
Survey says...
Rocksound Magazine November, 2007
"In the sweaty intimacy of London's most endangered live music
venue...acclaimed solo artist Joshua English takes to the stage.
Heavily tattooed and deadpan in manner, his folk tinged with
bluegrass soul enraptures the already packed room provoking fervent
applause...8/10"
The Evening Post (Bristol, UK) September, 26, 2007
"Married in Memphis," the quietest song of his set, was a brave choice
to start with as the punters were still shuffling through the door. "Table
Wine" and "Miles" raised the tempo, but it was always Joshua's
beautifully clear voice that dominated his delicate tunes."
egigs.co.uk September 18, 2007
"Tonight's opening act is a relative unknown on a bill full of relative
unknowns, yet by the end of Joshua English's short but well received
set, there were clearly a few people keen to hear more, judging by the
crowd hanging round the merch stall waiting to chat to him and get
their brand new purchases signed. The highlight of the set is 'Little
Betty', which showcases English's impressive musicianship, and the
quality of his voice, which is certainly his selling point, if he ever
needs one. If this is the baseline of the standard to come, then the
ticket price is far too low."
Arcata Times-Standard May 24, 2007
"[T]hank goodness for Joshua English. The former singer for Six Going
on Seven, English doesn't play the vulnerable troubadour. His songs
are driven by anger and regret, and a fast-talking wit that recalls the
underrated singer-songwriter Jude. A solid, confident solo debut." Joel
Hartse
New Haven Register April 20, 2007
"There's nothing not to like on Joshua English's first solo record....The
Portland-based English knows how to pen a two-minute pop song, and
has a way with literate lyrics that strike a balance between heartfelt
and snarky....[T]he album is a sure-fire winner. Armed with his truly
buoyant tenor, the musician's made a batch of songs he can be proud
of, a group of catchy tunes just perfect for the summer." Pat Ferrucci
Hifi Heart April 17, 2007
"...Trouble None is certainly fun and catchy and does the two minute
rambunctious pop song thing better than most." Misty Cochran
The Day (New London, CT) April 12, 2007
"On such songs as “Rich Reds” or “Sharks,” English sounds like a
genetic experiment fusing the best possibilities of Ricky Nelson, Jon
Palumbo's “Innocent Bystander,” and Ben Folds. He forges short, witty,
instantly fetching material, and has always had a fine reputation as a
galvanizing live performer." Rick Koster
Transform Online / Lollipop Magazine April 9, 2007
"English’s lyrical, literate phrasing has never sounded more Costello-
like, comforting and biting and philosophical and comical all at the
same time. He plays with melody lines, insinuates hooks, turning
phrases on their heads all the while retaining the familiarity of pop
song structure....Trouble None is deceptively digestible: delve a little
bit into it, and you’ll discover its headiness." Tim Den
Slug Magazine April 2007
"English does well in creating his own brand of acoustic folk rock.
With the right exposure, he should have no trouble in his solo career."
Jeremy C. Wilkins
PLAY New Haven April 10, 2007
"Just when I figured him to zig, he'd zag, beautifully.... It all comes
down to time and tone, and Joshua English has got 'em." James
Velvet
Willamette Week "Local Cut of the Day" March 20, 2007
"The production...is so crisp and clear... that the kick drum sounds like
a banging on your front door. Before you know it, English has broken a
window and chased you into your bedroom, screaming right into your
face and demanding sincerity....There’s outrage in these songs—
aimed squarely at the folks at the top: the trust-fund kids, the boss, the
ruling class—that is so deep-seated and true that it’s a relief just to
hear someone singing about it." Casey Jarman
So Much Silence March 19, 2007
"English’s knack for the two-and-a-half-minute gem is a rare and
precise talent." Kevin Murphy
Can You See The Sunset From the Southside March 11, 2007
"'Tis really really good stuff...Because of his distinctive vocals and
acerbic lyrics, English manages to set himself apart from the rest of
the bland singer-songwriter pack." Eric Mueller
Rocksound Magazine November, 2007
"In the sweaty intimacy of London's most endangered live music
venue...acclaimed solo artist Joshua English takes to the stage.
Heavily tattooed and deadpan in manner, his folk tinged with
bluegrass soul enraptures the already packed room provoking fervent
applause...8/10"
The Evening Post (Bristol, UK) September, 26, 2007
"Married in Memphis," the quietest song of his set, was a brave choice
to start with as the punters were still shuffling through the door. "Table
Wine" and "Miles" raised the tempo, but it was always Joshua's
beautifully clear voice that dominated his delicate tunes."
egigs.co.uk September 18, 2007
"Tonight's opening act is a relative unknown on a bill full of relative
unknowns, yet by the end of Joshua English's short but well received
set, there were clearly a few people keen to hear more, judging by the
crowd hanging round the merch stall waiting to chat to him and get
their brand new purchases signed. The highlight of the set is 'Little
Betty', which showcases English's impressive musicianship, and the
quality of his voice, which is certainly his selling point, if he ever
needs one. If this is the baseline of the standard to come, then the
ticket price is far too low."
Arcata Times-Standard May 24, 2007
"[T]hank goodness for Joshua English. The former singer for Six Going
on Seven, English doesn't play the vulnerable troubadour. His songs
are driven by anger and regret, and a fast-talking wit that recalls the
underrated singer-songwriter Jude. A solid, confident solo debut." Joel
Hartse
New Haven Register April 20, 2007
"There's nothing not to like on Joshua English's first solo record....The
Portland-based English knows how to pen a two-minute pop song, and
has a way with literate lyrics that strike a balance between heartfelt
and snarky....[T]he album is a sure-fire winner. Armed with his truly
buoyant tenor, the musician's made a batch of songs he can be proud
of, a group of catchy tunes just perfect for the summer." Pat Ferrucci
Hifi Heart April 17, 2007
"...Trouble None is certainly fun and catchy and does the two minute
rambunctious pop song thing better than most." Misty Cochran
The Day (New London, CT) April 12, 2007
"On such songs as “Rich Reds” or “Sharks,” English sounds like a
genetic experiment fusing the best possibilities of Ricky Nelson, Jon
Palumbo's “Innocent Bystander,” and Ben Folds. He forges short, witty,
instantly fetching material, and has always had a fine reputation as a
galvanizing live performer." Rick Koster
Transform Online / Lollipop Magazine April 9, 2007
"English’s lyrical, literate phrasing has never sounded more Costello-
like, comforting and biting and philosophical and comical all at the
same time. He plays with melody lines, insinuates hooks, turning
phrases on their heads all the while retaining the familiarity of pop
song structure....Trouble None is deceptively digestible: delve a little
bit into it, and you’ll discover its headiness." Tim Den
Slug Magazine April 2007
"English does well in creating his own brand of acoustic folk rock.
With the right exposure, he should have no trouble in his solo career."
Jeremy C. Wilkins
PLAY New Haven April 10, 2007
"Just when I figured him to zig, he'd zag, beautifully.... It all comes
down to time and tone, and Joshua English has got 'em." James
Velvet
Willamette Week "Local Cut of the Day" March 20, 2007
"The production...is so crisp and clear... that the kick drum sounds like
a banging on your front door. Before you know it, English has broken a
window and chased you into your bedroom, screaming right into your
face and demanding sincerity....There’s outrage in these songs—
aimed squarely at the folks at the top: the trust-fund kids, the boss, the
ruling class—that is so deep-seated and true that it’s a relief just to
hear someone singing about it." Casey Jarman
So Much Silence March 19, 2007
"English’s knack for the two-and-a-half-minute gem is a rare and
precise talent." Kevin Murphy
Can You See The Sunset From the Southside March 11, 2007
"'Tis really really good stuff...Because of his distinctive vocals and
acerbic lyrics, English manages to set himself apart from the rest of
the bland singer-songwriter pack." Eric Mueller
Releases:
"Trouble None" CD (HOME007)
"Trouble None" CD (HOME007)
