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Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Label: Unsigned
Website: www.josepheidmusic.com
Sounds Like: Tom Petty, The Avett Brothers, Billy Joel
Genre: Folk
Check out my videos on Youtube: http://youtube.com/josepheidmusic
My album, HUMAN, is now available at iTunes: http://bit.ly/1rsYelm and
Amazon: http://amzn.to/112T4Hw!
Americana-Folk Singer/Songwriter Joseph Eid released his debut full studio album Human in late 2013. Eid has been garnering considerable buzz with his music and recently named as one of the 100 Hottest Live Unsigned Artists of 2012, 2013, and 2014 by Music Connection Magazine.
The album’s title track displays the pastoral beauty, delicate and emotional guitar work and intricate but relatable lyrics that have become Eid’s trademark. Human seamlessly blends sharp, melodic pop lyricism with traditional folk sensibilities evoking folk troubadours both past and present. The album’s first single “Ready Now”, is propelled by a driving rhythm section, lush instrumentation and an instantly unforgettable infectious hook.
Joseph Eid grew up in the suburbs of New York. He was raised in a strict and traditional home where the arts were only supported as a hobby and never as a career. During his college years, Eid studied psychology and pre-med but all the while, he was always dreaming about a potential career in music. After his first semester at med school, the dream got too big to hold and Joseph made the bold choice of dropping out and moving to New York City to pursue music and follow his dream. He joined a band, picked up a guitar, and the songs poured out like rain. His journey led him to Los Angeles in 2007 where he started playing regularly at open mikes and showcases. Shortly after, he began working with world-renowned guitarist/songwriter David Lamar, honing his songwriting at weekly showcases at the Stone Bar, leading the prolific singer/songwriter to write over 30 new songs as well as record his debut EP Cardiac Output.
Known as a dynamic solo performer, Joseph Eid has brought his cathartic one-man live show to many of Los Angeles’ premier music venues, including stints at Room 5 and El Cid. He has held residencies at the following Hollywood venues: The Stone Bar, Crane’s Hollywood Tavern, Room 5, and Bar Lubitsch.
Shortly after the release of Human, Eid played several successful album release shows in Los Angeles, New York City, and Liberia. He has also enjoyed touring in the Northwest during the past few years playing wineries, pubs, parks and festivals. Having played a handful of house concerts on the west coast, he is proud to be a part of the “Concerts In Your Home" community.
Eid is presently recording a new album EP which is set to be released in the fall of 2016.
QUOTES:
"Best New Music" - American Songwriter Magazine
“In the realm of the traditional singer-songwriter, Human is as good as it gets. It shows an artist with authentic skill and dedication. It's a wonderful collection of touching, beautiful songs that are truly timeless. Joseph Eid is for real and Human is a must-have album. Essential.” - Rust Magazine
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“The title track and first single 'Human' is a beautiful glimpse into the full length effort; with an understated lyric, Eid delivers an infectious introduction to a recent awakening.” - Flavorpill
"'Human' is a real journey with some touches of magic, all delivered with a charm and craftsmanship that rewards with each play." - Sound of Confusion
“Joseph Eid makes us smile—and laugh—with the humorous and heartfelt video for his new song...um Joseph - we're ready now!” - NewNowNext
"Hottest 100 Live Unsigned Artists of 2012 & 2013"
- Music Connection Magazine
Notable Achievements:
** Named by MUSIC CONNECTION as one the Hottest 100 Unsigned Artists of 2012 & 2013
** Cleopatra Records released his original song "Pseudo-Love" on a compilation folk album. The label also released a cover and a Christmas song he recorded for them.
** "Save You" (original song) nominated for best folk song of the year by the Hollywood Music in Media Awards
** Has held 3 residencies in Hollywood at The Stone Bar, Crane's Hollywood Tavern, and Bar Lubitsch.
“The arrangements are dynamic, ethereal, cathartic enough, yet vintage in their own right.”
Cyrus Rhodes, Band Blurb
““Human,” has been a big breakthrough with professing his craft as a professional musician.”
Stamford Advocate
“Joseph Eid composes in an eclectic style borrowing from Folk-Pop music, combined with an Alt-Rock aesthetic.”
Liz Carmichael, Skope Mag
“This is the perfect CD for late night bash, gathering, accompanied by an adjacent psychedelic party teetering on out of control.”
Michael Morrison, Music Emissions
“His vocals are passionate and youthful.Yet mature enough to snag the attention and respect of this Steely Dan / Doobie Bros era musician.”
Doug Cash
“All in all “Human” is a great musical advent.”
Michael Crosby, Indie Shark
“Its pure rocking Americana-Country magic the way it used to be, full of cautionary tales, and a passion for life and life on the road.”
Erica Lee, Indie Artists Alliance
“Eid is one of those writers who delivers a sense of “life” renewal and a deeper perspective with songs of hope, survival, love, discovery, loss, crazy situations, of making peace with life and with simply being alive.”
Lucas James - Indie Music Reviews
“Best New Music”
Evan Schlansky - American Songwriter Magazine
“'Human' is a real journey with some touches of magic, all delivered with a charm and craftsmanship that rewards with each play."”
Staff - Sound of Confusion
“The title track and first single 'Human' is a beautiful glimpse into the full length effort; with an understated lyric, Eid delivers an infectious introduction to a recent awakening.”
Staff - Flavorpill
“In the realm of the traditional singer-songwriter, Human is as good as it gets. It shows an artist with authentic skill and dedication. It's a wonderful collection of touching, beautiful songs that are truly timeless. Joseph Eid is for real and Human is a must-have album. Essential.”
Eric Peterson - Rust Magazine
“Hot 100 Live Unsigned Artist of 2012, 2013, and 2014!”
Music Connection Magazine
“Joseph Eid makes us smile—and laugh—with the humorous and heartfelt video for his new song...um Joseph - we're ready now!”
Dan Avery - NewNowNext
“The album’s first single “Ready Now”, is propelled by a driving rhythm section , lush instrumentation and an instantly unforgettable hook.”
Staff - Buddyhollywood.com
“The amazingly talented Joseph Eid was playing guitar, creating the perfect happy atmosphere. (To all my lovely brides who might be looking for a guitarist to play at their wedding, don’t even think twice! Joseph is amazing!)”
Karina Pires - Los Angeles Wedding Photographer (Karina Pires Photography)
“Eid strums his own affecting blend of earnest folk tunes.”
Julian Hooper - Flavropill
“One very talented writer and performer- there was NO way to miss that screening these songs. Keep up the amazing work- and if you ask me- I can totally hear why you make the move from medicine to music!”
Taxi A&R Department - TAXI MUSIC
“From beginning to end, I love this video (believe in this). It’s honest, romantic, and beautiful.
With his heartwarmingly charming combination of character and talent, rest assured, this incredible artist’s career will only continue to soar!!
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Joie Schmidt - MUSICOUCH
“If you're considering hiring him, or working with him, I stake my good name that you won't be disappointed.”
David Lamar, internationally renowned guitarist/singer,songwriter/teacher - Joseph Eid Biography
“Such a talent. . .”
Derek Rath (Host of KPFK's Global Village Mondays) - Joseph Eid Fan Page
"Cardiac Output" is powerful and inspiring. Joseph brings such authenticity and sincerity into his music. I'm learning as I listen and I'm soothed.
C.C Treadway, spiritual healer - itunes album reviews
“Joseph Eid has been welcomed as one of the best up and coming singer songwriters that has appeared in my bar. To be able to see him playing new songs and developing of the last 2 years is a pleasure"”
Carl Percival (retired singer, guitarist, harmonica & banjo player for 45 years) - The Stone Bar
