Josh's new CD of his most requested live songs

"The material here was carefully chosen as his most requested and after years of playing these songs, there are naturally some spectacular performances - a must for fans of blues, folk and/or Josh White Jr." (Tower Records)

 

CORTELIA CLARK

"...Amazing! The. . .CD is terrific! Josh has always amazed me with his amazing voice. The man never ages! He sounds as crisp, clear and fresh as he did when I first saw him nearly 25 years ago! Great selection of songs and the settings are perfect!"
- Ron Olesko, WFDU-FM, New Jersey

 

 

". . . A master of vocal inflection and involvement, Josh White, Jr. pushes his envelope and shows why he is considered one of music's premier vocalists and performers….This disc warrants awards, rave reviews, and all the attention possible! Solid folk/blues, nothing short of magnificent!"  Mark A. Cole Big City Blues (Feb-Mar 2000)
 

   "Josh White, Jr. has recorded a powerful tribute with 11 of his father's songs. He has mastered his father's guitar and vocal techniques. . ." (Montreal Gazette)

There is a Chinese proverb that says: "If there is light in the soul, there is beauty in the person; If there is beauty in the person, there will be harmony in the home; If there is harmony in the home, there is peace in the heart."

May your life be filled with beauty; may your heart be filled with peace and together we will rise and be respectful for the identity and dignity of all creation. And together we will strive toward a world free of fear and hatred. Confucius said it so poignantly, "Our greatest glory is not in never failing but in rising every time we fail."

Living History (formerly Storyliving) ~ in 1991, Josh teamed up with the founder of Story Living, Rändi Douglas. Living History is an interactive educational outreach program. The purpose is to teach history and social studies using kinesthetic, multiple intelligence activities and as Josh says, "It is where you become the people you are learning about and then when you become emotionally involved, you never forget." And all this happens in the classroom with music, imagination and role-playing. Sessions are held in schools from third grade and up, universities, churches, temples, community centers and at seminars."I hear and I forget ~ I see and I remember ~ I do and I understand" Contact for information/booking.

The Michigan Arts and Humanities Touring Directory Program, 2006-2009, is a joint project of the Michigan Humanities Council and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. It provides schools, libraries, museums, civic and service groups, festival organizers and other organizations in Michigan a wide variety of cultural programming opportunities in the fields of dance, music, storytelling, theater and visual arts. The directory lists program information, fees and contact persons. For information regarding the listing for Josh and for Living History, available funding and grant application click here.

2009 Concert Schedule

January 3 - Saturdays at the Penn Children/family concert, Penn Theater, 760 Penniman, Plymouth, MI (across from Kellogg Park -- free parking in the back of the theater) 12:00 p.m.

February 7 - New Vic Theatre, 134 E. Vine Street, Kalamazoo, MI; 8:30 p.m.

February 18 - Family Concert, Madison Heights Senior Center, 29448 John R, Madison Heights, MI; 248-545-3464; 7:00 p.m.

March 15 - Great Performances in a Sacred Space, First Presbyterian Church, 26125 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, MI; 4:00 p.m.

March 21 - 40th Anniversary Celebration/Plymouth Community Arts Council

March 23 - Concert for Lost Voices, The Ark, Ann Arbor, MI; 8:00 p.m., with Kitty Donahoe, Madcat Ruth, Nationally Syndicated Humorist Mike Ball. and more. Benefit concert for the Lost Voices Project for Incarcerated Youth; $20 general admission; $50 Gold Circle; $10 student; Reception for Gold Circle ticket holders from 6:30-7:15 p.m. at the Ark.

April 18 - Grand River Folk Arts Society Wealthy Theatre - Konig Micro-Cinema, 1130 Wealthy SE just west of Fuller Avenue Grand Rapids, MI, 8:00 p.m. For information call (616) 246-6468 or (616) 361-9219.

May 2 - The Ark, 316 S Main, Ann Arbor, MI; 8:00 p.m.

May 3 - National Conference of the Coalition for Juvenile Justice 25th Anniversary Celebration

May 17 - East Lansing Art Festival, 12:45 p.m., Stage West; East Lansing, MI

June 7 - Family Concert, Home Savings Plaza, Main & Water Streets, Kent, Ohio; 3 p.m.

June 26-29 - Old Songs Festival of Traditional Music and Dance, Altamont, NY

July 15 - Children's Concert, Aten Barn, Boyne Falls, MI; 2:00 p.m.

July 17-19 - Hiawatha Traditional Music Festival Tourist Park, Marquette, MI

July 22 - Manitou Music Festival, 8:00 p.m.

July 23 - Charlevoix's Venetian Festival Kid's Day, Michigan Beach, 12:00 p.m.

July 23 - The Seed Studio Gallery, 108 Dexter Street, Elk Rapids, MI, 231-264-9020; 8:00 p.m.

July 24 - The Cabbage Shed, Elberta, Michigan; 8:00 p.m.

July 25 - Children's Concert, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Avenue, Traverse City, MI; 11:00 a.m.

August 5 - Lathrup Village Summer Concert series, 6:30 p.m., 27400 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village

August 6-7 - Kingston Trio Fantasy Camp, Scottsdale, AZ

October 9 - Blue Ridge Foothills Folk Festival, Glen Maury Park, Buena Vista, VA; 6:30 p.m. For more info call 540-261-1514 or e-mail at celebratebuenavista@gmail.com

October 23 - Remembering Phil Ochs Song Night, Madison, WI

October 24 - Remembering Phil Ochs Song Night, Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago, IL

October 25 - Remembering Phil Ochs Song Night, The Ark, Ann Arbor, MI

November 21 - Trinity House Theater, (located at the northwest corner of I-275 and Six Mile Rd, just east of Haggerty Rd.) Livonia, MI; time TBA

2010 CONCERT SCHEDULE:

January 23 - PIX Theatre, 172 W. Nepessing Street, Lapeer, MI

February 10 - Madison Heights Center, 29448 John R, Madison Heights; 7-9 p.m.

SPECIAL SELECTED ENGAGEMENTS 2009:

May 21 - Living History "Right of the People" Children's Village School

May 27 - Living History "Right of the People" Whitman Elementary Schol