Josh Kaufman (musician)
| Josh Kaufman | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Joshua David Kaufman |
| Born |
May 26, 1978 Paterson, 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
Bob Weir, "Blue Mountain" Sony Legacy
Day of The Dead , "Compilation" 4AD
Josh Ritter, "Bringing In The Darlings"
Craig Finn, "We All Want The Same Things" Partisan
Craig Finn, "Newmyer's Roof" Partisan
Craig Finn, "Faith In The Future" Partisan
Caithlin DeMarrais, "Red Coats"
Caithlin DeMarrais, "My Magic City"
David Wax Museum, Guesthouse
A Nero, "Hysterical Fiction")
Balthrop Alabama, "Electricity"
Suz Slezak, "Watching The Nightime Come"
Dear Georgiana, "Dear Georgiana"
Selected Sideman Discography
The National, "Sleep Well Beast", "20 Miles to NH,"
The War On Drugs, "A Deeper Understanding"
Lisa Hannigan, "At Swim"
Hiss Golden Messenger, "Hallelujah Anyhow,"Heart Like a Levee"
Josh Ritter, "The Gathering," "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[3]
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 (2012-03-25). "Member of Grateful Dead, National, Walkmen Come Together For Bridge Session Webcast". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2012-03-25.