Josh Herbert

Josh Herbert is a musician, singer and songwriter from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.[1][2]

Josh Herbert
Background information
OriginPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
  • drums
  • mandolin
  • banjo
  • harmonica
  • bass guitar
Years active2015–present
Associated actsRestraining Order, Brunch Sounds Great

Background

He began playing the guitar at the age of 10[3] and started recording his songs at the age of 12 with his first band Restraining Order (2002) & later with his Junior High band Brunch Sounds Great (2005).

In Junior high school Herbert began posting cover songs to YouTube and grow his recognition as a musician.[4]

Josh Herbert graduated from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelors in Arts.[5]

In 2015 he was contacted by the Dixie Chicks and invited to perform as an opening act for their extended DCX MMXVI World Tour in North America.[5]

Josh Herbert has also been involved in ice hockey,[6] playing for the North Pittsburgh Wildcats (1994-2007), the North Allegheny (2004-2008: State Champions in 2007 & Game MVP scoring 4 goals), the Junior B Penguins (2008), and Slippery Rock University (2008-2012).[7]

He is the cousin of Jake Herbert.[8]

References
  1. "Introducing: Josh Herbert, we want to fall into his loving tattooed arms". Maximum Pop. Maximum Pop. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
  2. Bands in Town, Bands in Town. "Bands in Town". Bands in Town. Bands in Town. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
  3. neighborhoodvoices, neighborhoodvoices. "neighborhoodvoices". neighborhoodvoices. neighborhoodvoices. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
  4. "Listen To This: In Your Dreams". Perez Hilton. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
  5. "SRU alumnus tapped to open for Dixie Chicks". Slippery Rock University. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
  6. CBS Local, CBS Local. "CBS Local". CBS Local. CBS Local. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
  7. theonlinerocket, theonlinerocket. "theonlinerocket". theonlinerocket. theonlinerocket. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
  8. MTV, MTV. "MTV". MTV. MTV. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
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