What People Are Saying

EARMILK

"Smith serves up another combination of sincere story-sharing and unassailable musicality. 'Barkeep' establishes a raw, organic atmosphere that draws listeners in close, from the first note. Textured, gritty, and full of soul, Smith’s voice is as old as a river carrying stories down the stream of time, creating a picture so vivid that it extends deep into the subterranean heart. There’s a cinematic sense to how he sings, not surprisingly, since his music has made long homes in film, television, and trailers. But on “Barkeep”, it sounds actively personal, like he’s treating us to a late-night confession after we’ve leaned in and asked for one."

BerlinOnAir.cc

"'Barkeep' is a truly fabulous folk production that gets under your skin and puts the artist's truly soulful and expressive voice in direct focus. With its emotional, yet narrative, vein and distinctive timbre, you'll surely quickly recognize it among countless others."

Plutonic Music Group, UK

“Joshua is a strong blend of Folk and Soul. Like a white, folky John Legend.”

LA2DAY

“JT and Robin only wish they were gifted enough to transform sultry folk melodies and lush R&B rhythms into the comfort and expressiveness of sensual blues-inspired rock and soul.”

Flavorpill

"Smith's sultry and quivering voice is sure to seduce and impress."

Zero Magazine

"Joshua C.S is the man with the right voice and feeling [...] This is a personal sound called world class."
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Pasadena Independent

“We were elated with not only his confident presence but his vocal ability and matchless control which defy comparison: He seemed to know instinctively to move away from the mic and yet get the notes across needed to express the emotion. Smith shows significant Stevie Wonder and Sam Cooke influences with perhaps some Joe Cocker thrown in for good measure without being restrained as a “cover” musician.”

Roadie-Music.com

"Relying simply on notions of delicacy and fluidity, the vocalist's lyrical interpretation gives the composition a quite appealing intimate quality due to its healthy dose of freshness."

Signature Los Angeles Magazine

“I first found out about this band at Green Door’s Jazz night back in September. Prince had just jumped in on their set. This album will take us to the next level of soul!”

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Biography

“Joshua is a strong blend of Folk and Soul. Like a white, folky John Legend.” – Plutonic Music Group, UK. A Nashville-based artist, his music has been featured in films, on TV and he’s recorded, billed, shared the stage across the nation with many greats, including Prince and The Mowgli’s.

Joshua’s unique vocals and guitar playing bring a modern sound to American roots music. As a writer and recording artist, his old-soul simple lyricism, old-school song forms, paired with current yet organic recording style, come together to form a unique soul and blues sound. With influences like Dylan and Tom Waits, Stevie Wonder, and Otis Redding, Joshua's complex guitar playing and soulful sound will bring you back to another era.

He has shared the stage and collaborated with many greats such as Prince, Kamasi Washington, The Mowgli’s, Anna Nalick, The Tokens, Sam Bradley, Deron Johnson (Miles Davis, Seal, Alanis Morissette, Stanley Clark), Gary Novak (Chick Corea, Allan Holdsworth, Robben Ford), Chris Pierce, The Northstar Session/Matthew Szlechetcka, Lelia Broussard, Andrea Remanda (Jewel, Mary J Blige, Aretha Franklin, Cheryl Cole, Bryan Adams, Kylie Minogue, Tom Jones, Brian McFadden, Meatloaf) and Shane Alexander - as well as Grammy winning songwriters Jeff Silbar (Grammy for Song of the Year for “The Wind Beneath My Wings” Bette Midler) and Andreao “Fanatic” Heard (Grammy winning “Speechless” Beyonce).

You can hear Joshua on the October 26, 2011 Episode of “The Young and The Restless” (CBS) singing “Our Time Has Come” by David Kurtz. “Our Time Will Come” was nominated for an EMMY in 2012.

Joshua is currently writing and producing a new catalogue of music ranging from soul and R&B to indie folk and Americana. Find music released independently on Patreon.com/Listentojoshua. Releases will also be made available on streaming platforms.

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