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Last Week Recap

And what a week it was!

Four gigs. Each unique in their own way.

Bowery Electric

First, a solo acoustic show at Bowery Electric. Sunday, March 15th. This place had a great vibe and an even better sound system and sound guy.

Performing at Bowery Electric. 3/15/15

Setlist. Bowery Electric. 3/15/15

Pete’s Candy Store

Second, a duo performance with singer/songwriter Shayfer James at the picturesque Pete’s Candy Store in Brooklyn, NY.

Pete’s Candy Store with Shayfer James. 3/18/15.

My view from behind the kit. Pete’s Candy Store. 3/18/15.

Setlist. Pete’s Candy Store. 3/18/15.

Northern Soul

Third, I played with Christina Alessi and the Toll Collectors at Northern Soul in Hoboken, NJ. It’s always a blast to play with these guys. This was such a great show!

Christina and the Toll Collectors. Northern Soul. 3/19/15.

Jonathan Andrew and I rocking out. Northern Soul. 3/19/15.

Christina and the Toll Collectors. Setlist. 3/19/15.

Espresso Joe’s Guitar Pull

I finished up the week with a unique show on Saturday, March 21st – A Guitar Pull sponsored by blowupradio.com. I had a fantastic time getting to meet and share the stage with David Bronson and Mike Regrets.

We took turns playing songs, talking about writing, recording, and everything in between. I always enjoy playing at Espresso Joe’s. Not only because they hosted my photography for a month back in November, but because the audience is top notch. They sit, listen, and pay attention to the show for the entire duration. It’s such a joy to see places like this still exist and I’m always so happy to play there.

Performing at Espresso Joe’s. 3/21/15.

Named #5 Top Live Album of 2013

I was pleasantly surprised and quite honored to see this tweet from Lazlo of Blow Up Radio last night.

Lazlo’s Top 10 Live Albums of 2013 on http://t.co/YOKkDyXSvD right now 5. @joshbicknell – Banding Together 2013 #SupportGoodMusic

— Lazlo BlowUpRadio (@Lazlo_BUR) December 12, 2013

My live album Banding Together 2013, was named #5 in Lazlo’s list of Top 10 Live Albums of 2013! I am so honored to be among a diverse list that also includes Dream Theater, Guster, and the Counting Crows. Wow.

Here’s the complete Top 10:

10. Dream Theater – live at Luna Park
9. Guster – live with the redacted symphony
8. Dispatch – ain’t no trip to Cleveland vol. 1
7. Bruce Tunkel – bootleg series vol. 2
6. The Porchistas – live
5. Josh Bicknell – Banding Together 2013
4. The Howlin’ Brothers – the sun studio session
3. Midge Ure – live in Chicago 2013
2. Skinny Lister – Skinny Lister Folkadelphia Suitcase Session 4/24/2013
1. Counting Crows – Echoes Of The Outlaw Roadshow

And remember, you can pay what you want for Banding Together 2013 right here.

New Digital Album

Today, I’m releasing my live acoustic performance from Banding Together 2013 as a digital album. Pay what you want for it – including FREE – and download it right here.

Get it today →

Banding Together 2013 features 30 minutes of original music recorded absolutely live. No auto-tune. No overdubs. No editing. Just my voice, acoustic guitar, and whatever other sounds occured during the performance. The album features eight original songs in their simplist form.

This recording originally aired as part of the Banding Together Webathon Concert to benefit the Spondylitis Association of America on blowupradio.com.

Please consider donating to the Spondylitis Association of America here: www.spondylitis.org

I hope you enjoy it!

Banding Together Starts on Friday

Banding Together, the online music festival to benefit the Spondylitis Association of America begins Friday, October 18th and runs through Monday, October 21st. It’s a three “stage” show, meaning that it is being hosted on three websites. There are five opportunities to listen to my solo live acoustic set during the course of the weekend:

Friday, October 18th 7:30pm EST www.40FootHoleStudio.com →

Saturday, October 19th 7:30am EST www.40FootHoleStudio.com →

Saturday, October 19th 4:35pm EST www.ThePenguinRocks.com →

Sunday, October 20th 4:35am EST www.ThePenguinRocks.com →

Monday, October 21st 12noon EST www.BlowUpRadio.com →

Hope you are able to virtually tune in!

Banding Together

I recorded a solo acoustic live set for the upcoming benefit for the Spondylitis Association of America, called Banding Together. It airs next weekend, Friday-Monday (10/18-10/21) and features some great local artists including Jonathan Andrew, Joshua Van Ness, Paul Rosevear, and The Wag.

Click here to see the complete schedule on blowupradio.com. My performance will air at the following times:

Friday, October 18th 7:30pm
Saturday, October 19th 7:30am
Saturday, October 19th 4:35pm
Sunday, October 20th 4:35am
Monday, October 21st 12noon

If you donate during the benefit weekend, you will receive a free digital compilation album. The album features exclusive tracks from the artists performing. I donated the first song in my set to this compilation.

My set features 30-minutes of original songs. Just me and an acoustic guitar. It’s not too often that I perform as a solo acoustic artist, so I hope you are able to listen at blowupradio.com.

PS – I released last year’s Banding Together performance as a digital album. You can stream it, download it, and pay what you want for it right here.

My Twitter Is Blushing

I recently finished pre-recording a live acoustic set for BlowUpRadio’s Spondylitis Benefit Webathon, which will air in October. I sent it over to Lazlo at BlowUpRadio… Not only did he listen to it right away, but he was kind enough to enthusiastically tweet on my behalf! It’s so refreshing to work with someone who is truly vested in spreading the word about independent, original music. Thank you, Lazlo!

Here are the tweets:

listening to @joshbicknell and trying to figure out why his music isn’t everywhere. So damn good!

— Lazlo BlowUpRadio (@Lazlo_BUR) July 29, 2013

Just remembered you can hear @joshbicknell for yourself with his amazing set from last year’s Banding Together http://t.co/uevbD7nIhJ

— Lazlo BlowUpRadio (@Lazlo_BUR) July 29, 2013

Guitar Pull Air Dates

I spent a Sunday afternoon at blowupradio.com HQ participating in a songwriters’ collaboration known as a Guitar Pull. Keith Beck, J Orellana, and I traded songs, talked about the songwriting process, and made comments about Wonder Woman. Lazlo hosted the show and it will air three times this month, starting tomorrow. I hope you get a chance to listen to it!

GUITAR PULL AIR DATES
Sunday, March 17th @3pm
Tuesday, March 19th @10pm
Thursday, March 21st @NOON

Listen online at blowupradio.com →

Live from My Dining Room

In case you missed the broadcast last weekend… I’m releasing my entire performance from the Spondylitis Association Benefit Webathon as a digital album.

Live from My Dining Room

Live from My Dining Room was recorded live in front of a not-so-captive audience of my two cats. The recording is purposely quiet, intimate, and raw.

No auto-tune. No overdubs. No editing. Just my voice, guitar, and whatever other sounds occured during the performance. The recording features eight original songs in their simplist form.

Download it for FREE here: http://joshbicknell.bandcamp.com/

HINT: You’ll need to click on the Buy Now button to download the full recording. You can buy it for $0 if you wish.

In leiu of paying me for the recording, please consider making a donation to the Spondylitis Association of America. From now through the end of October, your donation will be matched if you use this link: http://www.spondylitis.org/store/productlist_sm.aspx?department=41

Webathon Performance Download

If you just arrived here after listening to the Banding Together Webathon Concert for the Spondylitis Association of America over at blowupradio.com, welcome!

All of the songs you just heard as part of the Webathon are available for FREE DOWNLOAD at my Bandcamp site here:

http://joshbicknell.bandcamp.com

And please consider donating to the Spondylitis Association of America here:

http://www.spondylitis.org/store/productlist_sm.aspx?department=41

Enjoy!

Reviews for Suit Yourself

double-breasted’s latest record, Suit Yourself, was released on February 11th. Since its release, we’ve had the good fortune of receiving some great reviews. I’ve shared some of them below.

Music Connection Magazine
“This classy trio’s three dimensions make for a smooth, engaging listen.”
View the April 2012 issue, p. 53 →

Blowupradio.com
“If I were a rich man, this is the kind of band that I would patronize like the kings of old. Rating 9/10.”
View the online review →

Jersey Beat
“Deeply atmospheric and richly evocative”
View the online review (need to scroll) →

NJ’s Star Ledger
“Bearing a drum kit, a harp and a cello and wearing threads that look more appropriate for a conservatory than a bar, the three members of New Jersey chamber-pop group double-breasted make a striking first impression.”
View the story (need to scroll) →

Can I ask a favor?
If you’ve enjoyed the record, could you quickly click over to iTunes to give it a star rating and a short review? It doesn’t have to be lengthy… something like “This is great!” works really well and helps increase visibility in the store.

Rate it/Review it on iTunes →

Thanks!