Josh Rouse

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Josh Rouse

Josh Rouse, Sesc Vila Mariana, São Paulo, Brazil
August 15, 2008
Background information
Born 1972
Oshkosh, Nebraska, United States
Origin Tennessee, United States
Genres Folk
Alt-country
Pop
Occupations Singer-songwriter
Instruments Vocals
Guitar
Harmonica
Years active 1998–present
Labels Nettwerk
Rykodisc
Bedroom Classics Yep Roc
Associated acts She's Spanish, I'm American
Website joshrouse.com

Josh Rouse (born 1972) is an American folk/roots pop singer-songwriter.

Biography

Born in the rural town of Oshkosh, Nebraska, he moved to various places during his childhood including Utah, California, Wyoming, and Georgia. Following his nomadic childhood, he eventually moved to Nashville,Tennessee, where he met some local musicians and began recording.

The initial recordings he put to tape eventually became his debut release, Dressed Up Like Nebraska". Since that time he has released many albums and acquired an international cult following. He is known for his intimate warm voice and subtle approach to song craft. Rouse has resided in Spain off and on since 2004. He is married to Paz Suay and they have two children.

In March 2013, Rouse released The Happiness Waltz.

Discography

Studio Albums

EPs and Mini-Albums

  • Chester - Josh Rouse & Kurt Wagner (1999)
  • Bedroom Classics, Vol. 1 (2001)
  • Bedroom Classics, Vol. 2 (2005)
  • She's Spanish, I'm American - Josh Rouse with Paz Suay (2007)
  • Bedroom Classics, Vol. 3 (2008)

Compilations

Singles

  • "Directions" (2000)
  • "Christmas With Jesus" (2001)
  • "Feeling No Pain" (2002)
  • "Nothing Gives Me Pleasure" (2002)
  • "Love Vibration" (2003)
  • "Come Back (Light Therapy)" (2004)
  • "Winter In The Hamptons" (2005)
  • "It's The Nighttime" (2005)
  • "A Thousand Wishes Don't Mean No Kisses." (2006)

Downloads

  • Kcrw.Com Presents... Josh Rouse Live With Guitar & Strings (download) - (2006)
  • Live Shepherds Bush Empire December 7th 2007 (download) - (2008)
  • KCRW Morning Becomes Eclectic April 20, 2006 Outtakes (download) - (2008)
  • Valencia EP (download) - Bedroom Classics - (2009)

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