Josh Calhoun
The Vinegrower
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In the tradition of acoustic folk music this Kerrville New Folk Finalist for 2000 crosses many genres from singer-songwriter to fingerstyle guitarist, swing and rockabilly music.
tracks
- 1 Sleepy Regrets
- 2 First Day of School
- 3 Tool Shed
- 4 What a Joy to See
- 5 Coyote
- 6 Grandmother's Word
- 7 Oh Beautiful
- 8 It Looks Like You're From Texas
- 9 Vinegrower
- 10 Left Behind, Not Forgotten
- 11 Cowboy
- 12 Big CrawlingStone Lake
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Josh Calhoun has been selected as one of 32 finalists, among 600 applicants to the Kerrville New Folk songwriting contest for 2000. Kerrville is a folk festival located in Texas, well known for attracting emerging songwriters and seasoned veterans to the Quiet Valley Ranch for a three-week festival celebrating the gift of creativity in music.
Josh Calhoun is a performing songwriter from Wisconsin who writes music that speaks to people by pulling them in with meaningful lyrics and soulful melodies. Some reoccurring themes underlying his music include, hope, the family, childhood storytelling, the spiritual, and a look at the simple in a new way. "I want to tell a story with my music and present a positive upbeat vibe through my songs." Josh pulls from many musical genres, which have provided good soil for his songs. He comes from a strong folk music background from a lyrical perspective; however there is an emphasis on the "groove" of a tune from a rhythm point of view as well. His guitar playing is a diverse combination of fingerpicking ballads to swinging flat picking, and switching gears to alternate tuning with a funky rhythm. A phrase that comes to mind when explaining Josh's music would be "variety is the spice of life."
Josh was born in San Diego, California but spent the majority of his youth in Wisconsin. He remembers growing up listening to folk music and attending concerts at a very early age. Greg Brown, Nancy Griffith, L.J. Booth, Bobby McFerrin, Corkey Siegel, and B.B. King were among some of the family favorites discovered in his mother's vast vinyl collection. He comes from a very musical family and recognizes his Mother for introducing him to the guitar at age 13.
Josh enjoys performing at concert series, outdoor festivals, clubs and coffeehouses around Wisconsin as a solo act or with his Trio. Josh is a performer and writer who has a good grasp on the art of songcrafting and the presentation of those songs in an engaging way to audiences.
Performances
*Kerrville Newfolk songwriting contest 2000 Kerrville, Texas
The Old Time Music & Craft Festival, Shawano, Wi
The Great River Folk Festival, La Crosse, Wi.
*Café Carpe, Fort Atkinson, Wi.
*FAMA concert series, Fond du Lac WI.
*Wisconsin Songwriter series McMillan Public Library, Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
*Berlin Victorian Days outdoor festival Berlin, WI.
*Nelsonville Mill Concert Series, Nelsonville, WI.
Shared the stage with John Gorka, Christine Lavin, Michael Smith, Claudia Schmidt, Vance Gilbert, John Smith, L.J. Booth, Mark Dvorak, Lee Kelm, Alice Peacock, Cliff Eberhardt, Steve Hazel.
Quote from well know folk musician.
"Great voice, great writing.....fabulous" Vance Gilbert
Discography
"The Vinegrower" ASCAP bloomingmusic 2000
Josh Calhoun
Blooming Music
718 Franklin St
Oshkosh, Wi. 54901
920-232-0755
jcalhoun@cheerful.com
cell phone 920-203-6776
reviews
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- author: Julia Hanusa
Hey, Mr. C! Long time no see... How've you been? I actually do have your CD and I like it! You have a lot of talent. I miss being in your art class! I hope you're doing well... -Julia
J to the Osh!!
author: Olivia and BrittanyHow's it going Mr. C? It's me and Brittany at West... Your not at Traeger anymore! I wanted my brother to have you as an art teacher... <3 Olivia and Brittany
Dis joint is poppin yall!!!!!
author: Pimp MackdaddyYo, fo all yall playa hatas out dere, Docta C got sum good shitz, ya feel me? I'mma have dis joint poppin in my stereo all night baby, while I b makin love to sum hot ass chick, ya dig? Keep it real, peace out yall!
CD IS OFF DA HOOK!
author: Jack KorgerMr. Calhoun, best folk musician out there. Recommend this CD to any one who loves Josh Calhoun. Shout out to my boy C2!
This is great
author: Alex SI have listened to him in class, and I have too say serisouly he has an amazing ability and I would deffinetly reccomend him.
- author: Anthony Sacco
Mr.Calhoun is definately one of the best artists I have ever came into contact with...Besides me. I was always in trouble in his class for talking too much or not doing my sketchbook. I still think that I can draw better cars than him and maybee play gutair better on the song Steam Engine Breath... But other than that Mr.Calhoun is very nice... He has a LOT more patience with me than Mr.Bergstressor does, And I see why! I really look forward to seeing you this school year though...Your Biggest fan Sacco:(
AWESOME!!!
author: N8 KirchenwitsHey Mr.Calhoun! this is fun reading ur wedsite... i didnt even know you had a website!! well good luck with your CD ( Idont think you'll need it) and with teaching... espically with me in ur class
get me out of the closet!!!
author: Jumy you beloved stuffed pet squirellWell theres not much i can say to you considreing you left me in the dark closet over summer vacation. Im a little disappointed that i couldnt go up to the cabin with you and see grandma because last year the "white caps were to high." Maybe this year if its still the same case we could go "climb on" a tree. Then for the evening plans we could go to a Norah Joans concert (I made t-shits, tie-dyed i must add) and just in case its sold out we can go see a bellybutton singer becaue "bellybutton singen is a real big DDDDDEEEEEEEEEEEEEALLLLLLLLL" hope to visit you next year. *your class mascot Jumy*
An Interesting Piiece of art with music from all aspects
author: Derek MathersJosh Calhoun is an artist. A musician. A teacher, and spiritual inspiration guide in one. This disk reveals his innermost talents and how he goes about doing them. If you have some extra money, it would do you well to spend it on this exclusive CD. Its music is creative, using different string instruments to fully express the meaning of folk music. I entirely encourage anyone of any age to purchase this one of a kind album.
His cd is way too expensive
author: Ryan WolfMr. Calhoun your cd is awesome and you are a fabulous art teacher your cd is way too expensive
- author: brittany young
mr.calhoun is my art techer oh yeah go mr.calhoun git-r-done oh yeah this album rocks everyone on the world should by one now i still remeber all the songs oh yeah the cookie song is the best yet
- author: jerm
Josh Calhoun really inspires me as a person. Everything about him, listening to his music and knowing him as a person can really strive you to do good things. I prey for good things in his life, and am stoked for the new CD relase. GO JC... Love ya bro
- author: Mitchell Herrmann
He is awesome!!!! Buy his CD it rocks!! Mr. Calhoun is the most inspiring person at our school. His music strikes deep in our hearts!!! He played the Cookie song in our class!!! It was soooooo awseome! Mr. Calhoun is also our recesss monitor and he is good at that!! You truly can't beat a guy who teaches art like he does, sings like he does... and keeps the peace and justice on our playground like he does! Mr Calhoun... You are one cool guy!!!
Your voice and guitar playing rocks
author: Alex KorgerThis album inspires me to really try hard in everything I do. It ROCKS.
VERY impressive..... Mr. Calhoun really knows how to sing
author: Bryan A. MerrillMr. Calhoun you are the man! Your music is excellent. I gotta hand it to you....you really can sing. Keep up the good work. You impressed me. Howcome you never play these songs in class?
Mr. Calhoun
author: BrookeGo Mr.Calhoun you are the best!!
Mr. Calhoun all the way!!
author: Jessica rodgersMr. calhoun was my art teacher!! It is so awesome listening to him in art!! I can remember learning the lyrics to some of his songs like the cookie song! Keep it up mr. Calhoun!! Good job
it was so awesome seeing all those wonderful songs
author: Jessica RodgersMr. calhoun rocks at playing the guitar!! I know that he is a great singer because he is a cool art teacher and into sports! Good job mr. calhoun!!!!!!
He's the coolest art Teacher!
author: Teague ParisMr. Calhoun's cd is awsome! I love the cookie song ( art class )lol!He is one of my favorite art teacher!
GO MR. CALHOUN~!!!
author: Kelsey FMr calhoun is my art teacher and crosscountry coach, it is really cool to hear him sing! I dont really like this folk music but after listening i like a little better! You have a great voice keep it up!
You Rock Mr.C
author: Trey DemlerThis CD is wonderful. I love it! Mr.Calhoun your a good singer, your and inspiration to me! Your CD is my favorite!!
Calhoun is my art teacher and he rocks
author: luke harrisonMr. calhoun is my ART teacher. His CD is very good I am not into folk but I like to hear him sing. Go!! Mr. Calhoun
I always play it!
author: Scott SchumacherI saw Josh play live briefly at the Madison Folk Fest in 2003, and bought this CD right away! Tool Shed is always in rotation with any of my playlists in iTunes now. The emotional tone of the album is one of feeling comforted by the legacy that others in your family, your community, and you yourself leave behind. A storytelling CD that trasports you to small towns, cabin-life, and the positive comforts one feels when they "come home" to their rural roots. When's the next CD release!!??
i love it.
author: Ashlee Roddyi love it now and i loved it when you came to my house to sleep over in texas!!! i really enjoy the CD and i love you and tom (uncle). i wish you could come to the fest. again and you guys could stay with me and the family. We listen to the CD every day!! LOVE YOU.
Way to go Josh!
author: LynOf course, I'm biased, but this is a fantastic cd and wonderful grouping of the beautiful music that Josh creates. His music can take you into another time, another place, then bring you happily back into reality...what a wonderful thing.
Beautiful melodies....wonderful voice....great mood
author: RosieThe Vinegrower is a masterful piece of work. Josh's melodies and beautiful voice bring out the characters and emotions in his stories (i.e. songs). The instrumentation is enough to augment, but not overtake, the lyrics. We play it over and over.
Josh Calhoun is really good! I play Vinegrower all the time.
author: KassiaI was checking the local papers for something to do, when I saw "CD release party- Josh Calhoun(folk singer)." I figured "I like folk, why not?" I was surprised with what I heard. He's got a really good beat, and the songs have good lyrics. Just because he's from Oshkosh, don't be fooled. This is definately one of my favorite CD's & I wish he'd come out with another!!