Josh Thomas (blues guitarist) facts for kids
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Josh Thomas
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| Born | c. 1970 |
| Genres | Blues |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, guitarist, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals Guitar |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | CAAMA Music Festival Mushroom Records |
| Associated acts | Thylacine Cold Turkey Blues Band Yo Jo Duo |
Josh Thomas is an Australian blues guitarist and singer. He was born around 1970 in Adelaide, South Australia. His family comes from the Northern Territory's Barkly Tablelands. His parents were part of the Stolen Generations. This was a sad time in Australia's history when many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children were taken from their families.
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Josh Thomas's Music Journey
Early Bands and Awards
In the 1990s, Josh was a member of a band called Thylacine. They released two albums through CAAMA Music. These albums were Thylacine Live in 1995 and Nightmare Dreaming in 1997.
In 1998, Josh Thomas won a special music competition. It was called Unearthed and was run by Triple J radio station. This win helped him become more known in the music world. He also played guitar on a song called "Someone Special" in 2005. This song won an award from the Australian Songwriters Association. Josh works with two record labels: CAAMA Music and Festival Mushroom Records.
Live Performances and Collaborations
Josh Thomas has performed with many famous musicians. In 2009, he played alongside Eric Bibb at the Darwin Entertainment Centre. The next year, in 2010, he was a main performer at the Darwin Blues Festival. He played with his band, Purple Daze, which pays tribute to the famous guitarist Jimi Hendrix.
He also performed at the 2011 Darwin Blues Festival with his band, Cold Turkey. In 2012, Josh played lead guitar for Big Bill Morganfield during his performances in Australia.
Josh Thomas's Albums and Songs
Albums Released
Josh Thomas has released several albums. These albums feature his unique blues style.
- The Blues – Released on January 30, 2008
- Bread 'n' Butta – Released on January 10, 2009
- Lady Luck – Released on February 27, 2009
Singles and EPs
He has also released shorter music collections called singles or EPs.
- "Blues, Blues, Blues" – Released on February 2, 2011
- "Standing at the Crossroads" – Released on March 22, 2011
More About Josh Thomas
You can find more information about Josh Thomas online.
- He's Got The Blues: an interview with Josh Thomas.
