Josh McCann & The Uninvolved
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12/13/07 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The Josh McCann Band is a slightly heavier take on the classic rock 'n' roll of Tom Petty and the Rolling Stones with a strong frontman who writes vivid relationship songs and delivers them in a raspy voice. The JMB recorded the 12-song "Live Loud" at Mr. Small's with a raw feel that makes it sound as if it was recorded live. Hightlights include "She's Airborne", about a love for a waitress who just wants to flee, and "My Only Thrill," a jealous love song full of passion and grit. You gotta love these closing lyrics that seem to hark back to the Spector era: "Out of nowhere her boyfriend came and walked in/ and asked her 'where you been?'/She told him that she'd found someone/ and that they were done/ We went running to my car/ started driving really far/ Ever since then she's been with me/ When I wake up she's the first thing I see."
Scott Mervis- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
1/03/08 Spin It
"Live Loud" is not only a rocking album, but also a way of life for Josh McCann. McCann is a homegrown music talent that is garnering a lot of attention for a sound that contains influences of Bruce Springsteen and Ryan Adams. "Live Loud" boast a classic rock sound that features a three-guitar assault that will have you clapping your hands and tapping your feet. Songs like "She's Airborne" and "My Only Thrill" are love songs with catchy sing-along choruses. McCanns tunes stay in your head long after the music fades away. "Her Number One" and "Slow Dance" are loaded with heavy doses of Tom Petty's signature guitar sound that convey an honest, straightforward approach found in the music. After listening to this talented singer-songwriter, it becomes crystal clear that he has a passion for his craft. McCann has determination and talent to place him on the road to road success. McCann has been honing his skills through an abundance of live performances in small clubs throughout the area. If you are getting bored with much of the sugar coated and generic sounding music by many new performers nowadays, turn yourself on to "Live Loud" and enjoy a refreshing straight-from-the-heart rock that once ruled the music scene some thirty years ago. For a band that's been together for a little over a year and a half, they sound as if they've been doing this a lifetime.
Clint Rhodes- Spin It
Read more: http://www.myspace.com/joshmccannband
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
12/13/07 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The Josh McCann Band is a slightly heavier take on the classic rock 'n' roll of Tom Petty and the Rolling Stones with a strong frontman who writes vivid relationship songs and delivers them in a raspy voice. The JMB recorded the 12-song "Live Loud" at Mr. Small's with a raw feel that makes it sound as if it was recorded live. Hightlights include "She's Airborne", about a love for a waitress who just wants to flee, and "My Only Thrill," a jealous love song full of passion and grit. You gotta love these closing lyrics that seem to hark back to the Spector era: "Out of nowhere her boyfriend came and walked in/ and asked her 'where you been?'/She told him that she'd found someone/ and that they were done/ We went running to my car/ started driving really far/ Ever since then she's been with me/ When I wake up she's the first thing I see."
Scott Mervis- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
1/03/08 Spin It
"Live Loud" is not only a rocking album, but also a way of life for Josh McCann. McCann is a homegrown music talent that is garnering a lot of attention for a sound that contains influences of Bruce Springsteen and Ryan Adams. "Live Loud" boast a classic rock sound that features a three-guitar assault that will have you clapping your hands and tapping your feet. Songs like "She's Airborne" and "My Only Thrill" are love songs with catchy sing-along choruses. McCanns tunes stay in your head long after the music fades away. "Her Number One" and "Slow Dance" are loaded with heavy doses of Tom Petty's signature guitar sound that convey an honest, straightforward approach found in the music. After listening to this talented singer-songwriter, it becomes crystal clear that he has a passion for his craft. McCann has determination and talent to place him on the road to road success. McCann has been honing his skills through an abundance of live performances in small clubs throughout the area. If you are getting bored with much of the sugar coated and generic sounding music by many new performers nowadays, turn yourself on to "Live Loud" and enjoy a refreshing straight-from-the-heart rock that once ruled the music scene some thirty years ago. For a band that's been together for a little over a year and a half, they sound as if they've been doing this a lifetime.
Clint Rhodes- Spin It
Read more: http://www.myspace.com/joshmccannband
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Discography
2013-February/ Released- Josh McCann & The Uninvolved "Records and the Crooked Rain" EP. Now available on iTunes.
2007- Released full length album "Live Loud"
2004- Released self titled EP
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Josh McCann is an original indie alt/rock singer/songwriter from Pittsburgh,PA. McCann plays guitar, harmonica, keys, sings, and writes all of his songs. Josh McCann says his music draws off his influences of Gaslight Anthem, The Hold Steady, Bruce Springsteen, and U2. After his solo self-titled debut release in 2004 McCann showcased at music conferences and prime music venues in Pittsburgh such as Hard Rock Cafe, Club Cafe, Altar Bar, Mr. Smalls, and Brillobox. McCann then showcased in NYC and was voted one the "Best Bands in the Burgh" by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in 2007 after he released his LP "Live Loud".
2013 has seen McCann's career continue to rise. He released his new EP "Records and the Crooked Rain" which is now available on iTunes. The new EP is filled with guitar driven hooks and high energy. Josh says the lyrics are inspired by going to music festivals and independent record stores. After the release of the cd McCann was selected to play at the 2013 Millennium Music Conference in Harrisburg,PA. MMC is known for selecting the best up and coming acts along the East Coast to showcase for A+R reps and fans. Videos from that show can be seen on Josh McCann's youtube channel-www.youtube.com/JoshMcCannATU
Here is some press from Josh McCann's full length 2007 album release "Live Loud".
12/13/07 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The Josh McCann Band is a slightly heavier take on the classic rock 'n' roll of Tom Petty and the Rolling Stones with a strong frontman who writes vivid relationship songs and delivers them in a raspy voice. The JMB recorded the 12-song "Live Loud" at Mr. Small's with a raw feel that makes it sound as if it was recorded live. Hightlights include "She's Airborne", about a love for a waitress who just wants to flee, and "My Only Thrill," a jealous love song full of passion and grit. You gotta love these closing lyrics that seem to hark back to the Spector era: "Out of nowhere her boyfriend came and walked in/ and asked her 'where you been?'/She told him that she'd found someone/ and that they were done/ We went running to my car/ started driving really far/ Ever since then she's been with me/ When I wake up she's the first thing I see."
Scott Mervis- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
1/03/08 Spin It
"Live Loud" is not only a rocking album, but also a way of life for Josh McCann. McCann is a homegrown music talent that is garnering a lot of attention for a sound that contains influences of Bruce Springsteen and Ryan Adams. "Live Loud" boast a classic rock sound that features a three-guitar assault that will have you clapping your hands and tapping your feet. Songs like "She's Airborne" and "My Only Thrill" are love songs with catchy sing-along choruses. McCanns tunes stay in your head long after the music fades away. "Her Number One" and "Slow Dance" are loaded with heavy doses of Tom Petty's signature guitar sound that convey an honest, straightforward approach found in the music. After listening to this talented singer-songwriter, it becomes crystal clear that he has a passion for his craft. McCann has determination and talent to place him on the road to road success. McCann has been honing his skills through an abundance of live performances in small clubs throughout the area. If you are getting bored with much of the sugar coated and generic sounding music by many new performers nowadays, turn yourself on to "Live Loud" and enjoy a refreshing straight-from-the-heart rock that once ruled the music scene some thirty years ago. For a band that's been together for a little over a year and a half, they sound as if they've been doing this a lifetime.
Clint Rhodes- Spin It
Read more: http://www.myspace.com/joshmccannband
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