Motor City Josh
MOTOR CITY JOSH – FINDING A NEW GEAR
FINDING A NEW GEAR is the 13th album from Detroit’s veteran blues
journeyman, Motor City Josh. Born in Warren, MI to a musical family,
Joshua Steven Ford was the eldest son of parents who were both preachers.
As a youngster, Ford showed interest in the guitar and by the age of 19 he was
earning a living as a full-time musician. HIs earliest heroes included legendary
artists such as Howlin’ Wolf, Albert Collins, and Taj Mahal – all of whose
influences still ring in the echoes of Ford’s best work.
An accomplished songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and renowned slide
guitarist, Motor City Josh spent over 15 years (2000 – 2015) touring
relentlessly throughout the 48 contiguous states. He and his bandmates
logged hundreds of thousands of miles riding up and down the highways and
byways of America. In the process, they amassed a loyal following throughout
the south and all along the east coast – traveling from Key West, FL to
Rockland, ME.
In 2011, Ford opened The Sound Shop Recording Studios in Macomb, MI. In
his role as both recording engineer and producer, he has worked on more than
250 recording projects – oftentimes collaborating and co-writing songs with his
artists. He has produced recordings by up-and-coming Detroit artists such as
Jennifer Westwood and Pat Smillie. His extensive track record, his boundless
creativity, and his easy-going demeanor have made Josh and the Sound Shop
one of Metro Detroit’s finest recording studios. In 2021, Ford was awarded the
Detroit Music Award (DMA) for “Outstanding Producer”.
After taking 5 years off from the road to help raise his young children, Motor
City Josh is BACK! His latest release FINDING A NEW GEAR (which includes
several co-writes with his wife, Stacia Petrie Ford) packs the punch that his
longtime fans have come to expect! Chock full of humorous lyrics, blazing hot
guitar licks, and a skin tight backing band, FINDING A NEW GEAR is a classic
album from a veteran artist who has finally found his new gear…and, Baby, it’s
WIDE OPEN!!