Biography - written by Mary Ocampo

Not only have they been performing in major festivals, been heard on commercial radio, been raved about in newspapers across the region – even appearing on national television – The Joshua Morin Band is breaking into and gaining momentum in the music scene with their signature style of music they call ‘indie rock with a story.’

If you haven’t heard him yet, you’re missing out on a “multi-talented… writer, singer, musician and showman,” as described by Caroline Boyce of Magic Dolphin Music.

It’s clear why this Ottawa native has been given such praise! As a multi-talented writer, Joshua pens a fresh, new style of music he calls ‘indie rock with a story.’ A combination of folk story-telling and indie rock, it came from Joshua’s love of entertaining by telling stories, and his musical roots – which include jazz and blues, as well as rock and folk. Joshua’s lyrics understand that it’s the simple life moments – about love, loss and leaky cars – that make up the depth of life itself, ingeniously marrying these themes with rock’s raw emotions. His clever twists are mischievously unapologetic and his stories are wittily ironic. They leave listeners sometimes laughing and commiserating, both at the same time!

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African percussion, a cello, an acoustic guitar and a bass. Fusing traditional acoustic sounds with pop, folk, soul and funk, the Mike Yates band provides some pretty intricate arrangements. Worth coming out to hear and see!