Josh Kaufman (musician)
| Josh Kaufman | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Joshua David Kaufman |
| Born |
May 26, 1978 Patterson, NJ |
| Occupation(s) | musician, songwriter, producer |
| Associated acts | Yellowbirds, The National, Bob Weir, Josh Ritter |
Josh Kaufman (born May 26, 1978) is a musician, songwriter and producer living in Brooklyn, NY. Best known for his work with The National, Bob Weir, Josh Ritter,[1] Dawn Landes, Trixie Whitley and Craig Finn.[2] He has also been a frequent collaborator in many projects/bands over the past decade including: Yellowbirds, The Poison Tree, A Nero, Rocketship Park, Balthrop, Alabama, Higgins and a host of others.
Biography
Born in Patterson, New Jersey, and raised in Stony Brook, Long Island, Kaufman taught himself guitar and played in bands as a teenager. He lived in Madrid, Spain for most of tenth grade where he became good friends with Interpol's Paul Banks while attending ASM(The American School of Madrid). The two played "ambient guitar" behind a school production of The Lottery. It was Josh's "1st gig". He went on to study music formally at SUNY New Paltz, NY in the late 90s where he continued to play in bands and make 4-track recordings w/ his friends. After graduation Kaufman moved to Brooklyn, NY and found work as a touring sideman, barista and printmaker. He married his longtime girlfriend, musician Annie Nero, in 2010. Annie gave birth to their daughter, Clarabelle Esme Kaufman, on May 10, 2014.
Production discography
Caithlin DeMarrais, "Red Coats"
Caithlin DeMarrais, "My Magic City"
Josh Ritter, "The Gloaming"
David Wax Museum, Guesthouse
Craig Finn, "Newmyer's Roof"
Craig Finn, "Faith In The Future")
A Nero, "Hysterical Fiction")
Balthrop Alabama, "Electricity"
Suz Slezak, "Watching The Nightime Come"
Dear Georgiana, "Dear Georgiana"
Kaufman is reported to be working on new records with Bob Weir,[3] Super Human Happiness, Joe Russo & A. Nero.
Selected Sideman Discography
The National, "20 Miles to NH,"
Josh Ritter, "Beast In It's Tracks," "Bright's Passage," "Acoustic Live Vol. 1"
The Poison Tree, "The Poison Tree"
Trixie Whitley, "Fourth Corner"
Hannah Cohen, "Pleasure Boy"
Sam Cohen, "Cool It"
Dawn Landes, "Sweetheart Rodeo," "Bluebird"
Julia Stone, "By The Horns"
Film Work
Arranger and Co-producer with Mark McAdam for the 2009 Film Paper Man
Other Collaborations
Music director for The Bridge Sessions w/ Bob Weir and members of The National[4]
The Complete Last Waltz The Complete Last Waltz"
RED HOT Compilation co-production W/ Aaron and Bryce Dessner
Performed at ATP(Camber Sands, UK) w/ Yellowbirds
Performed as part of the Bob Weir DVD, Move Me Brightly
References
- ↑ Meredith, Kyle (June 17, 2014). "Catching Up With Josh Ritter". Paste Magazine. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ↑ Boilen, Bob. "Song Premiere "Newmyer's Roof"". NPR Music. All Songs Considered. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
- ↑ Eisen, Benjy (January 30, 2014). "Bob Weir on The Dead's 50th Anniversary". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
- ↑ Eisen, Benjy (2012-03-25). "Member of Grateful Dead, National, Walkmen Come Together For Bridge Session Webcast". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2012-03-25.