Updates

Home on the Road Fundraiser is underway!
PROJECT UPDATE: FUNDRAISING COMPLETE It's been a long time coming... But the documentary, Home on the Road, is finally going to see completion in the near year! We just need a little help from our friends 🙂 Please help us spread the word, give a little to help us...

HELLO by Adele, as covered by Joshua and Keelz
Our version of an awesome tune! Thanks, Adele for bringing such awesome music to our world.

Back On Spotify (iTunes Coming Soon!)
A couple years ago, I took my music off of all the major distribution channels in a sort of silent revolt against the way artist royalties for streaming and downloads were allocated (or weren't). Since then a lot has changed for the better, and has gotten somewhat...
Business and Music and Rick Barker
It's hard being a musician and doing the business at the same time. It's a crazy thing to have to keep up with! I get involved with many different businesses and non-profits as a producer and consultant to keep myself active in the community and also keep me busy...
Togetherness and Collaboration
When looking for a new direction, or trying out new sounds - or even when you're wanting to just get your uniqueness on the page or on a record, I find it's best to do this with the help of others. I love working in collaboration with others. It soothes my soul and...

Joshua and Keelz to Play City Winery Nashville
Joshua and Keelz from the Bandits will be playing at City Winery Nashville, TN August 28th. Tickets and details for the event can be found here: http://www.citywinery.com/nashville/tickets/joshuaandkeelz082915.html Be sure to mark your calendars, and share with all...
EP Release + Live at EXIT/IN TONIGHT!
MAY 27, 2015 - Joshua and the Bandits realease "Love and War EP.1" on Bandcamp.com at the Dingus of Springus and online only! Don't miss Joshua and the Bandits with Joel Levi and Jack Berry tonight LIVE at EXIT/IN where we'll be unvailing the full band versions of the...
Joshua Performs Live on WNJR.org
Recently in Pittsburgh PA, Joshua and Keelie (of the Bandits) performed for "acousticSongs LIVE!" from WNJR.org Studios at Washington and Jefferson College. Watch the full video here.
With a little help from Joe Cocker
I'm currently listening to Joe Cocker live at Woodstock. The rock and roll superstar has remained one of my favorites over the years, and I know there are plenty of others who'd agree he's one of the best performers of all time. Today he passed away in his Colorado...

Back in the Studio
Heyo! Back in the studio with Mike Hartnett (@mikehartnett) and loving it. We're starting just a few tracks for now, and the timing is hard because right now there's no budget. Well, I guess that's what we call the "indie budget" so technically there is one haha! But...