Album Notes

Josh Harty sauntered onto the bustling Madison folk scene when the young songwriter settled in the small city after a 26 year spell in Fargo, ND. "Josh Harty is one of the best young talents I have heard in years," says Bob Reha of Minnesota Public Radio after hearing Josh open for B.B King in Fargo, North Dakota. Josh's performance impressed regional promoters and led to opening performances with Robert Cray, Roger McGuinn (of the Byrds),Keb Mo, and several engagements with Kelly Joe Phelps.

Harty, a regular on the Madison scene, is described by the Dane 101 as "one of Madison's best singer/songwriters," while the Pulse (Minneapolis ,MN) calls him "an uncanny acoustic guitar based talent...a voice reminiscent of folk pioneer John Gorka." "Josh Harty is one of those talents who you're not sure if you should applaud in adoration," says the Duluth News Tribune, "or strangle out of envy."

Three Day Notice, Harty's debut album, has been described as "an undeniably strong album" by the High Plains Reader. In addition to revealing glimpses of the young musician's passion for--and ability to play--country blues and finger style guitar, it is his exceptional songwriting that will establish Harty as a bright, true voice.