“Opener Josh Mease ribbed the audience with rigidly assigned fictional names (not everyone in there was named Bob, I’m at least 85% sure) and a set of breathy, stoic folk-pop that sounded far more resonant live than on his modest records: Myriad autumnal dirges, huskily imploring da-da-da-das, implacable swoons in the arid Iron and Wine vein. Most of the setlist came from Mease’s latest album, Wilderness, and it’s pretty fetching stuff: ballad “Eleanor” shared a little of Patrick Watson’s wicked circus-dirge leanings, as inflected by the minor undertones Mease toys with so often. All the Bobs seemed delighted by this one, especially.”

” Josh Mease brings a subtle variety of musical influences to his brand of folk rock, from lounge jazz to country and blues.  His unassuming vocals lead the way to a world free from the hustle and bustle of New York City streets, and the instrumentalists providing his backup make him more than just another Brooklyn singer/songwriter.  The songs he writes serve many purposes, and you may end up humming the melodies to more than one of his tunes on your way to grab a drink at the bar.”

Very excited about this one! There are going to be some special guests playing different instruments. Plus, I get to play opposite my label mates, Clare & The Reasons!  Their great new record, Arrow, is out the same day (10/20) on Frogstand Records.  Tickets for this show aren’t available online beforehand.  You have to purchase at Mercury at the time of the show.  Hope you can make it!

Josh Mease
2009 CMJ Showcase
w/ Clare & The Reasons & Warpaint
Tuesday October, 20th @ 7:30 (set should start at 8PM Sharp)
Mercury Lounge
217 E. Houston St. (between Ludlow & Delancey)
New York, NY 10002

Tickets are $12.00
No Advance Tickets For Sale.
Must Purchase At Mercury @ The Time Of The Show
http://www.mercuryloungenyc.com/event/3636