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'''Josh and the Empty Pockets''' is a [[pop rock]] band from [[Chicago, Illinois]].
'''Josh and the Empty Pockets''' is a [[pop rock]] band from [[Chicago, Illinois]].

==History==
===The Buddy Holly Days===
Josh Solomon ([[guitar]] and [[lead vocals]]) grew up in [[Lincolnwood]], [[Illinois]], playing music with his childhood friends Nate Bellon ([[bass guitar|bass]]) and Dan Rosenthal ([[Drum kit|drums]]).<ref name="Interview on WTTW Chicago">{{ cite web | url=http://www.wttw.com/main.taf?p=42,8,8&vid=041509f | title=Interview on WTTW Chicago | accessdate=2009-04-18 | author=Phil Ponce | quote=}}</ref> Shortly after forming the [[Rock band|band]] in 2006, Josh was [[Casting (performing arts)|cast]] as [[Buddy Holly]]<ref name="Chicago Tribune Review">{{ cite web | url=http://archives.chicagotribune.com/2007/feb/06/news/chi-0702060270feb06 | title=Chicago Tribune Review | accessdate=2-8-2009 | author=Chris Jones}}</ref> in the 2007 production of [[Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story]] at Chicago’s Mercury Theatre<ref name=""Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story" at Chicago's Mercury Theater">{{ cite web | url=http://www.robertaonthearts.com/id819.html | title="Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story" at Chicago's Mercury Theater | accessdate=2-8-2009 | author=Susan Weinrebe}}</ref><ref name="Windy City Times">{{ cite web | url=http://www.windycitytimes.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE.php?AID=14029 | title=Windy City Times | accessdate=2-8-2009 | author=Mary Shen Barnidge}}</ref>, which had an extended run.<ref name="Buddy Extends Chicago Run At The Mercury Theater">{{ cite web | url=http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=resources&id=5117920 | title=Buddy Extends Chicago Run At The Mercury Theater | accessdate=2009-01-26 | author=WLS-TV Chicago}}</ref> Nate and Danny were also cast as [[The Crickets]] in the show.<ref name="Review Round-Up">{{ cite web | url=http://www.theatreinchicago.com/playdetail.php?playID=1412 | title=Review Round-Up | accessdate=2009-01-26 | author=Chris Jones, Hedy Weiss, ''et al.''}}</ref> During the run, the band met singer Erika Brett Holleb ([[lead vocals]]), who was a singer and dancer in the show.<ref name="Interview on WTTW Chicago"/> Erika is a singer and [[actress]] described by the [[Chicago Tribune]] as having "some killer pipes".<ref name="Chicago Tribune">{{ cite web | url=http://www.theatreinchicago.com/playdetail.php?playID=982 | title=Chicago Tribune | accessdate=3-7-2009 | author=Nina Metz | quote=}}</ref> As part of the [[Theatre|production]], the band released a [[tribute album]] called ''Celebrate Buddy Holly''.<ref name="Whisperin & Hollerin Review">{{ cite web | url=http://www.whisperinandhollerin.com/reviews/review.asp?id=4875 | title=Whisperin & Hollerin Review | accessdate=2009-01-26 | author=Adam Harrington}}</ref>

===Baby It’s Cold Outside/Baby Please Come Home===
The
| url=http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2675/4131944385_a624a066ed_o.png | title=WYYY Playlist (archived on Flickr) | accessdate=2009-11-24 | author=Mediabase}}</ref>. By the first week of December the single reached #31 on the Mediabase Christmas chart<ref name="Mediabase Christmas 7 Day Chart">{{ cite web | url=http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2724/4163039564_e132e3d30a_o.png | title=Mediabase Christmas 7 Day Chart (archived on Flickr) | accessdate=2009-12-06 | author=Mediabase}}</ref> and became yet another station's top played song, WEZF in [[Burlington, Vermont]]<ref name="WEZF Playlist">{{ cite web | url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryluda/4162312911/sizes/o/ | title=WEZF Playlist (archived on Flickr) | accessdate=2009-12-06 | author=Mediabase}}</ref>.


==First Album: ''Under the Bed''==
==First Album: ''Under the Bed''==

Revision as of 15:02, 13 April 2010

The Empty Pockets

Josh and the Empty Pockets is a pop rock band from Chicago, Illinois.

First Album: Under the Bed

File:Under the Bed.jpg

Josh and the Empty Pockets released their first album of original songs[1] – Under the Bed – in 2008.[1] In an interview with Phil Ponce on Chicago Tonight, Josh explains that the debut album is about growing up and that the title Under the Bed comes from the lyrics “where have the monsters under my bed gone” on one of the album's songs.[2]

In an April, 2009, Daily Vault review of Under the Bed, Duke Egbert wrote "Under The Bed is tight, melodic, layered, harmony-drenched rock/pop, and one of the better new CDs I've heard this year. ... Besides the aforementioned 'Fall Right Now' and 'Freedom To Me,' I particularly liked the wordplay of 'Missteps,' 'Side Effects,' and 'Monsters,' all of which are both great pop songs and lyrical tours-de-force. Josh and the Empty Pockets have a bright future. They play intelligent, well-crafted pop/rock with substance that still manages to not get bogged down in its own importance."[3]

All ten of the tracks from Under the Bed were placed on the Nickelodeon TV channel's programs "iCarly", "Zoey 101" and "Drake & Josh".[4] In his review of the album, Michael Capozzoli, Jr., former writer for Billboard magazine, describes Josh as "a young recording artist who writes and sings as if he is already an old master of the pop/rock genere. This singer/songwriter/recording artist and his band are THE BAND to watch in 2009."[5] Echoing the sentiments of prior reviews, Amy Lotsberg, a music critic and producer of Collected Sounds, writes about Josh and the band that he "has a pleasing voice. It’s clear, and easy to understand; which is important because the lyrics are clever. The songs are melodic and interesting and they’re obviously talented musicians that work well together. All their songs are pretty radio friendly, but I’d say Let Go and Side Effects are standouts."[6] In his October, 2009, Illinois Entertainer review, Terrence Flamm describes the album as "fun rock ‘n’ roll."[7]

Fall Right Now

As part of that release, the band promoted the single "Fall Right Now" to medium and secondary markets and reached #11 on the FMQB Adult Contemporary Chart.[8]

The band also recorded an acoustic version of "Fall Right Now" at the world famous recording studio Sweetwater[9] included with a second previously unrecorded song called "Leaving Jackson" on WAJI's annual charity CD[10], a fundraising project for the Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis.[11]

Signing to 8th Impression/Universal Music Group

According to Mediabase, as of February 25, 2009, Josh and the Empty Pockets is with the label 8th Impression/UMG[12], the same label that signed Bang Camaro[13]. After signing with the label, the single "Fall Right Now" was promoted to major radio markets and was added to the playlists of two radio stations the first week[14]. Since then, "Fall Right Now" has gotten spins on over a dozen radio stations including Clear Channel and other monitored stations.[15]

On March 16, 2009, "Fall Right Now" was listed on the Mediabase Taking Off chart, which records the track's increase in radio airplay over 7 days and lists "the Top 50 currents sorted by the most new spins showing detections for the first time".[16] As of April 9, 2009, the single was #77 and climbing on the Mediabase Hot AC chart, reached #65 on the Adult Contemporary chart, and made the Taking Off chart a second time.[17] According to New Music Tipsheet, the CD Under the Bed became available online everywhere and in select stores beginning April 21, 2009.[18]

Music and promotional videos

In the accompanying music video for the single "Fall Right Now," Josh portrays a high school student late for an end of the year talent show. Erika, Nate and Danny play a joke on Josh, mixing up the signs directing Josh to the show. Cheerleaders and skateboarders, as well as fans, are also featured. The band changes their look and also change from playing acoustic to electric guitar and bass from the first half to the second half of the video. As the clip ends, Josh, Erika, Nate and Danny run outside, jump into a convertible, and drive away.[19]

As of July, 2009, Josh and the Empty Pockets are represented by David Spero and Adam Spero of Alliance Partners, releasing a promotional video incorporating clips from their album, music video and television appearances.[20]

Touring

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On the road and sea

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Josh and the Empty Pockets Tour Route and Radio Markets playing "Fall Right Now" as of March 2009

In the fall of 2008, Josh and the Empty Pockets performed along the Mexican Riviera on the Sapphire Princess cruise ship.[21] After Mexico, the band toured the United States playing many venues outside of Chicago including the Winchester Tavern & Music Hall in Cleveland, Ohio[22], Sully's Saloon in Louisville, Kentucky[23], Sportsman's Tavern in Buffalo, New York[24], Freddy's Bar & Backroom in Brooklyn[25], The Delancey in New York City[26], John Harbor's in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin[27], Java Joe's in Des Moines, Iowa[28], and The Frequency in Madison, Wisconsin[29]. In March 2009 the band played at the South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas.[30]

After South by Southwest

Following their SXSW debut, Josh and the Empty Pockets continued touring the country to promote their single "Fall Right Now" playing at Ole Moulton Bank in Moulton, Texas, Poor David's Pub in Dallas, Texas, Cimarron Bar in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Murphy's in Memphis, Tennessee, Cummels Cafe in St. Louis, Missouri, Rudyard Kipling in Louisville, Kentucky, Comet Bar in Cincinnati, Ohio, Canal Street Tavern in Dayton, Ohio, The Modern Exchange in Detroit, Michigan, and Johnny's Irish Pub in Rochester, New York.[31]

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  1. ^ American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. "ASCAP Title Search". Retrieved 2009-01-26.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Interview on WTTW Chicago was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ Duke Egbert. "Daily Vault Review". Retrieved 4-10-2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  4. ^ Top40 Charts. "Josh & The Empty Pockets". Retrieved 2009-01-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Michael Capozzoli, Jr. "Josh and the Empty Pockets. Under the Bed". Retrieved 2009-03-31.
  6. ^ Amy Lotsberg. "Collected Sounds Album Review". Retrieved 2009-05-10.
  7. ^ Terrence Flamm. "Around Hear: October 2009". Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  8. ^ FMQB. "ACQB Adult Contemporary Top 40 Chart (archived on flickr)". Retrieved 2009-01-26.
  9. ^ Mike McVay. "Josh & The Empty Pockets visit with WAJI PD Barb Richards". Retrieved 3-2-2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  10. ^ Sweetwater. "Sweetwater Majic Miracle". Retrieved 2009-11-27.
  11. ^ Sweetwater Sound’s Notes. "Josh and the Empty Pockets in Studio A". Retrieved 2009-02-21.
  12. ^ AllAccess.com. "Hot AC Media Base Monitored Reporters (archived on Flickr)". Retrieved 2009-02-25.
  13. ^ Ayala Ben-Yehuda. "Billboard". Retrieved 2009-02-27.
  14. ^ AllAccess.com. "Mediabase Report for Adds as of February 24, 2009 (archived on Flickr)". Retrieved 2009-02-24.
  15. ^ Mediabase. "Monitored Reporters". Retrieved 2009-03-28.
  16. ^ AllAccess.com. "7 Day Charts - Taking Off - Hot AC (archived on Flickr)". Mediabase. Retrieved 2009-03-16.
  17. ^ AllAccess.com. "Second Time 7 Day Charts - Taking Off - Hot AC (archived on Flickr)". Mediabase. Retrieved 2009-04-02.
  18. ^ Sperry Media. "New Music Tipsheet". Retrieved 2009-03-28.
  19. ^ Josh and the Empty Pockets. "Fall Right Now – Music Video". Retrieved 2009-04-22.
  20. ^ Josh and the Empty Pockets. "Agent's Video". Retrieved 8-2-2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  21. ^ Stellaristic. "On the Sapphire Princess YouTube Clip". Retrieved 2009-03-22.
  22. ^ John Benson. "The Plain Dealer". Retrieved 2009-02-20.
  23. ^ "New Years Eve". Retrieved 2009-02-20.
  24. ^ The Pocket Rocket Diaries. "Sportsman's and heading South". Retrieved 2009-02-27.
  25. ^ Howard Flysher. "Greenwich Village Gazette". Retrieved 2009-02-25.
  26. ^ "Outside In". Retrieved 2009-02-20.
  27. ^ "Reverb Nation". Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  28. ^ Michael Swanger. "City View". Retrieved 2009-03-16.
  29. ^ Isthmus. "The Daily Page". Retrieved 3-12-2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  30. ^ SXSW, Inc. "Music Parties & Lounges". Retrieved 2009-03-18.
  31. ^ Cite error: The named reference Past Appearances was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
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