Live In Philly

Joshua Popejoy is Philly's most radio-ready indie artist. Named a Best Local Songwriter by CBSphilly, Joshua's pop hooks, limber fretwork, and wailing vocals create a sound that's uniquely his. The full 5 piece rock band, fully equipped with cello and electric guitar, draws influences from Dave Matthews, Damien Rice, and even the Allman Brothers. With his bachelor's degree and a burgeoning catalog of songs, Joshua made the move to Philadelphia in 2004, where he began to build his reputation as a confident, compelling performer. He combines the poise of his classical playing with the charm of a rock front-man to create a charismatic on-stage persona. Calm and in-control on softer songs, on huge crescendos like typical set-closer 'Surrendering' he seems as though he might shake loose from the stage. After assembling a band and recording their first EP, Runway Lights, in 2008, and follow up solo album, After the Ash, in 2010, they had their sights set on a live album. Being named an alternate winner in the 2011 Philadelphia Songwriters Project Songwriting Contest, as well as performing large stages at Musikfest as well as the main stage at World Cafe Live, Popejoy and his band had spent a ton of time crafting their live performances. Finally, they have a live album, recorded right in Philly, available for purchase. 'I grew up listening to live albums. To me, it was just a more honest approach to making music. No bells or whistles...just a band on stage playing their asses off. I'm unbelievably excited to have had the opportunity to record 'Live in Philly', and I think it comes through in the music! It is the truest representation of us, and hope everyone enjoys it.' The 14 track 'Live in Philly' clocks in over 77 minutes of music, including 6 previously unreleased originals and a slew of partial cover songs such as Zac Brown Band's Free, DMB's #41 and Tripping Billies, and Counting Crows A Murder of One. This Jam-Band-meets-Rock-Band live album is sure to entertain audiences of a wide variety.