Eddie's Attic, Sunday Sept 16
August 25, 2007
I've been neglecting my website, I know. So I'll take this opportunity to say hi and let you know I've got a show coming up in Atlanta. The ATL. The dirty south. I'm playing at Eddie's Attic on Sunday, September 16th. So come on out to the show and say hello. That just rhymed.
Sunday, Sept 16th
Eddie's Attic 404.377.4976
515-B N. McDonough St
Decatur, GA
Eddie's Attic, Sunday Sept 16
August 25, 2007
I've been neglecting my website, I know. So I'll take this opportunity to say hi and let you know I've got a show coming up in Atlanta. The ATL. The dirty south. I'm playing at Eddie's Attic on Sunday, September 16th. So come on out to the show and say hello. That just rhymed.
Sunday, Sept 16th
Eddie's Attic 404.377.4976
515-B N. McDonough St
Decatur, GA
Summer 07
June 27, 2007
Man, i'm awful at updates. I mean pathetic. It's been a while since I've written
anything, so I'll give a quick re-cap - just played Bonnaroo with Dave Barnes,
got to see the Police front and center and almost died from the shear bliss of
it, stood a few mere feet away from John Paul Jones in the midst of an impromptu
bluegrass jam (I'm a huge Zeppelin fan - like, a complete geek about it), played
on the new Barnes record a few weeks back (which sounds slammin', by the way),
played one of the most enjoyable shows I've ever done at Eddie's Attic in March
and performed a new song I wrote about the Invisible Children of Uganda (www.invisiblechildren.com), just got back from NYC where I played guitar for Dave Barnes and co-headlined
with Jonah Smith (Alternate Routes, Steven Delopoulos and Toby Lightman were also
hanging), and now I'm off to play 5 weeks of summer camp, which I love to do. So...this super-condensed update feels real name-droppy and self-important. I'm uncomfortable. Well, see ya.
Coming to Texas and Atlanta
November 22, 2006
Justin is coming to Texas in early December to do some shows - first time in a while. He'll be hitting Denton and Austin (on the 2nd and 3rd, respectively) - check out the tour dates/events page for all the info. Then, He's headed back to the ATL to play a Christmas Show at Eddie's Attic. This is becoming a bit of an annual tradition - he'll be throwing down some Xmas songs and playing in-the-round with good buddies Billy Cerveny and Matthew Perryman Jones on Sunday night, Dec. 17th. See you there!
This Fall...
August 21, 2006
it's gonna be nuts. First, I'm doing a small New England tour around Labor Day including stops in DC, NYC and Boston. Then I'll be on the road in the first half of September playing guitar for my friend Dave Barnes - mostly shows in the Southeast and Texas. Later in September I'm out with Matt Wertz doing some CD release shows - his new album "Everything in Between" comes out in mid-September, and I must say it's rockin'. I played guitar on it and helped write one of the tunes - check it out at www.mattwertz.com. October will be pretty intense, playing guitar for Matt and doing a pretty extensive tour with Jars of Clay up through mid-November. Then comes Thanksgiving, when I will probably pass out from exhaustion. Happy trails!
New Song Lyrics
May 01, 2006
I've had a few requests for lyrics of a couple of my new songs. Let me tell you, there's nothing more sweet, flattering and humbling then when someone asks me to see my lyrics. I love poetry and prose so much; the thought of someone out there bing touched by something I write is overwhelmingly wonderful. So here you go...
"Henry Fonda" (Beautiful Man)
Oh Lord I have tried to be a beautiful man, I have spread out my wings to the breadth of their span,
I have stood with the meek, the broken and weak, 'till their sorrows, I did know firsthand,
Oh Lord I have tried to be a beautiful man
Oh Lord how I wanted to shine like a jewel, like a king robed in splendor, like a love-stricken fool,
So I opened my heart, and it’s been torn apart, in this fight that you’ve asked me to loose,
And Lord how I wanted to shine like a jewel
And they say that our hearts are made of pure gold that kindle and glisten and never go cold,
but you know, honestly, I don’t see that in me, and I don’t I see it in any of you,
And I’ve come to believe that it’s not really true
Oh Janey, Janye, Janey...all the plans, all the plans I had in mind,
Oh Janye, Janey, Janey...how I wanted to be patient and kind,
patient and kind
Oh Lord I have tried to be a beautiful man, and live on my knees with my heart in my hand,
to behold the story that unfolds before me, sol tragic and sacred and grand,
And Lord, I’ll still try to be a beautiful man,
Oh Lord, I’m still trying to be a beautiful man
"I Wanna Know Why"
I wanna know why, everything changes, everything changes,
I wanna know why, everything’s broken, and everyone knows it
All the things they promised me would never let me down, one by one, I’ve watched them come careening to the ground,
The hopes and dreams, the families, the lilies and the doves, they gently die in time, like every thing I ever loved
And I, I wanna believe…
And I, I still wanna dream…
I wanna know why, nothing is easy, nothing is easy,
I wanna know why no one believes me, no one believes me
I remember that December, and the look on her sweet face,
I remember her voice tremble in despair and in disgace,
I remember the surrender deep within my mother’s eyes,
As I watched her wings break gently from the burden of our lives
And I, I wanna believe...
And I, I still wanna dream...
there are holes in every person, there are holes in every reason,
And in all our best intentions, and how we choose to believe them,
There are holes in all our secrets, every subtle act of treason,
There are holes in all the beauty, and in the hands of baby Jesus
There are splinters on the canvas, there is sadness in each season,
There are bruises on the backs of all the children we have beaten,
And everyone is lonely, and we all wanna wear the crown,
And I’ve finally learned to count on everyone letting me down
and everyone needs saving, every person needs redeeming,
every criminal and saint and every atom of creation,
everyone and everything…
Depends...
April 20, 2006
news flash. I just sold a jingle to Depends. As in the undergarments. For real. What a strange, strange world we live in. I got a call about it while out on the road with Wertz and the boys. So pay attention to any Depends commercials you see on TV in weeks to come - that guitar in the backroung just might be yours truly.
- Justin
on the road with Wertz and co.
April 01, 2006
Justin will be on the road playing guitar for Matt Wertz and Josh Hoge for the whole month of April. For tour dates and other info, check out www.mattwertz.com
Justin in Texas
February 21, 2006
Justin's got several shows in Texas this week with good buddies Billy Cerveny and Seth Philpott - here's the info:
Tues. Feb 21
Common Grounds 8pm
1123 South 8th St.
Waco, TX
(with Seth)
Thurs. Feb 23
All Good Cafe 7:30pm
2934 Main Street
Deep Ellum, Dallas, TX
(214) 742-5362
(with Billy)
Fri. Feb. 24
Flipnotics 8:30pm
1601 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX
(512) 322-9750
(with Billy)
Sat. Feb. 25
Next Door Coffeehouse 7:30pm
2718 Edloe
Houston, TX
(713) 626-3667
(with Seth)
Justin and Dave Barnes at Smith's in Atlanta
January 14, 2006
Justin will be opening for Dave Barnes (and playing with Dave's band) at Smith's Olde Bar on Sunday, January 29th. This will be a really, really cool show, especially since this will be Dave's CD release show for the ATL!
Sunday, January 29th 8pm
Smith's Olde Bar 404.875.1522
1574 Piedmont Ave
Atlanta, GA
www.smithsoldebar.com
Christmas Show at Eddie's Attic
December 16, 2005
Justin will be doing two shows at Eddie's Attic on Friday, December 23rd with friends Brian Webb and Christopher Williams. They'll be doing a mix of Christmas tunes and their own songs. 7pm is an ALL AGES show, so bring the fam!
Shows in Texas, California and Atlanta
November 29, 2005
Justin will be playing shows this month in Texas, California and a big Christmas Show in Atlanta on Friday December 23rd. Check out the tour schedule for more details...
Justin #1 on WLIR New York
October 18, 2005
Justin's song "Legacy" is currently the number one song in rotation on WLIR in Long Island, NY - ahead of Anna Nalick, Jamie Cullum and John Mayer. Kinda cool, eh?
Fall Tour Begins!
October 02, 2005
And so it is FINALLY here! Fall Tour with Matt Wertz kicks off this Wednesday,
October 5 in Orlando, FL. Justin and Matt will be all over the country over the
next two months opening for
Matt Nathanson so make sure you check the calender and find a date near you. See you out there!
Samford Show
September 12, 2005
Hey everyone! Justin has a show on September 15 at Samford University. Spread
the word, and let's pack the place! More info on the Shows page.
EDDIE'S ATTIC TONIGHT!
August 13, 2005
Hey folks, just a reminder that Justin is playing TWO shows at Eddie's Attic
tonight. Hope to see you there!
Justin on Tour with Wertz
August 07, 2005
Justin will be hitting the road this fall with his good friend, Matt Wertz. Keep
checking the Events section of the website as dates are being added as we speak.
Hope to see you guys on the road!
Message from Justin posted on the new board!
July 27, 2005
Admit it. We all have been wondering what Justin has been up to
these past couple weeks. Well folks, wonder no more! Head on over to We Made Conversation and read Justin's latest musings on guitar tabs and AC/DC.
Attention Georgia!!
July 21, 2005
Justin will be performing two shows at Eddie's Attic in Decatur on
Saturday, August 13! The first show, which is all ages, starts at 7pm,
followed by another show at 9:30pm. If you want to help promote these
show, join the street team by clicking the reps link at the top right
corner of the page and we will be contacting you with further
information. Hope to see you all there!
New Message Board
July 08, 2005
That's right, Justin has a new message board up and running. Head on over to
We Made Conversation and say hello!
Summer
July 06, 2005
Justin is off the road for the summer, working on writing and getting ready for a crazy fall. He'll be playing guitar with Matt Wertz for most of September, and doing some shows with Billy Cerveny and Dave Barnes as well. Look for his CHRISTMAS E.P. to hit the streets by early November!
Justin at Eddie's Attic, ALL AGES SHOW
May 09, 2005
Justin will be performing at Eddie's Attic on Friday May 20th - his first show
at Eddie's in a while. It's an ALL AGES show, and Justin will be accompanied
by Ede Wright on guitar, Tom Knight on drums and Mike Brooks on violin.
I have more friends than you - Justin on MySpace...
April 05, 2005
and so it begins, a new addiction. Endless hours meeting cyber-friends, spreading myself thinner, knowing more people less well. Ah, modern technology,
To join me in the insanity, go to www.myspace.com/justinrosolino or click the Music button on the MySpace homepage and do a search for my name. Yippeeee!
Justin on Awarestore
February 15, 2005
Justin's CD "Wonderlust" is now available on the Aware online store. Check it
out at www.awarestore.com
Justin in Boston and Maine
January 17, 2005
Justin will be opening for his friend Christopher Williams (www.christopherwilliams.com) at Club Passim in Boston on Saturday Jan. 22nd and playing the night before in Portland, Maine at Acoustic Coffee. He also plans on freezing his butt off. Seriously, it's like 10 degrees up there. And the wind! Crazy.
Fri. Jan. 21 6pm
Acoustic Coffee
Portland, ME
Sat. Ja. 22nd 8pm and 10pm (TWO SHOWS)
Club Passim 617.661.1513
47 Palmer St.
Cambridge, MA
Smith's Olde Bar Show
December 21, 2004
Justin will be headlining at Smith's Olde Bar in Atlanta on Saturday, Jan. 8th.
The lovely and talented Jennifer Daniels will also be playing a set that night.
(www.jenniferdaniels.com) It's an acoustic show - just Justin with some percussion and strings. See
you all there...
on tour with Steven Deloupolis
December 03, 2004
Justin will be doing a quick East Coast tour with Steven Delopoulis (former singer
/ songwriter of Burlap to Cashmere, www.stevendelopoulos.com). They'll be playing together in NYC, Boston, DC, Virginia and Atlanta in the
next few weeks - check out the Events/Shows page for all the info.
Justin Rosolino w/ Take 6 in ATL
November 15, 2004
I'll be opening for Take 6 at the Rialto Theatre in Atlanta on Friday, Nov. 19th
(showtime 8pm). I am a huge fan of Take 6, and this is a big thrill for me.
If you don't know their music, check out www.Take6.com. Quincy Jones and Brian Wilson have both praised them as the best vocal group
out there, which is high praise indeed.
Friday Nov. 19th 8pm
The Rialto Center (near Centennial Olympic Park)
ALL AGES show @ Eddie's Attic
November 01, 2004
Justin will be playing two all ages shows at Eddie's Attic on Nov. 12th with
his two good friends Billy Cerveny and Brian Webb. Billy and Brian are super
talented singer songwriters based out of Nashville and Boston respectively. It'll
be an in-the-round show with all three performers swapping songs throughout the
night, with loads of semi-humorous banter in between.
Fri. Nov. 12
7pm and 9:30pm (ALL AGES)
Eddie's Attic 404.377.4976
515 - B N. McDonough St.
Decatur, GA
Big Atlanta Show
September 28, 2004
Don't make any Halloween plans!
And yes, it's a COSTUME PARTY/CONTEST. Anybody wearing a costume gets 1/2 price
off CD's and posters. The person with the best costume wins a secret prize...yippeee!
Also, if you don't wear a costume, you suck. Not really. But kinda.
Saturday October 30th
Smith's Olde Bar 404.875.1522
1574 1/2 Piedmont Ave.
Atlanta, GA
(near the corner of Piedmont and Monroe)
Reviews of Wonderlust
August 13, 2004
Katie Vesser, Paste Magazine, Summer '04
Review of Wonderlust (3 ½ out of 4 stars)
Justin Rosolino understands that cutting your teeth in Atlanta' s acoustic-music
scene as a 20-something troubadour invites a pesky flood of knee-jerk comparisons
to the town's former Mayer. But Rosolino's sophomore effort, Wonderlust, proves
with its tasty blend of bluegrass and rock that there's more than enough room
for another local talent to emerge. When "St. Francis" opens the album with its
sweet mandolin line, you intuitively sense that Rosolino will succeed in pushing
the traditional singer/songwriter envelope. A testament to his unflagging proficiency
on the guitar, Rosolino ends the album with a hidden bonus track featuring an
acoustic breakdown, that'd be worthy competition at any regional picking contest...the
album's eclectic, intelligent mix of textures and instrumentation should keep
Rosolino from getting mobbed by Tiger Beat journalists, while (more importantly)
establishing him as a respected singer/songwriter among his peers.
Tyler Hansen, Crested Butte News, Spring ‘04
Review of Wonderlust
Wonderlust smacks of Elliot Smith and the Beatles; occasionally pop, occasionally
didactic...it is consistently worth hearing. Like all great singer/songwriters,
Rosolino creates music to set your emotional watch by. No matter whether it is
selfishness, weakenss, or the timeless standard of love, Wonderlust delivers.
It is hook-filled and emotive...the tracks are as varied as they are complex.
"Anyone" is a distilled pop song with a hook worthy of MTV but a lyric that strays
far beyond meeting girls and partying. For something so easy to listen to, it
sure has a lot of meet to it...Rosolino is a master craftsman. He combines melody,
message and emotion into an ideal package of ten four-minute bursts. His voice
is occasionally surreal...and Rosolino is a powerful guitar player.
Paste Magazine Review
August 02, 2004
I'm flattered to have received a review in the newest issue of Paste Magazine
(and a favorable review, thank God). The Paste boys gave Wonderlust three and a half stars out of four - I really respect Paste and the artists
they choose to cover, so it's a big honor for me. Check out info on the mag at
www.pastemagazine.com for more info.
All Ages show at Eddie's Attic
June 30, 2004
Lots and lots of folks under 21 have been asking for an all ages show, so we've
finally got one lined up: Saturday July 10th at 7pm at Eddie's Attic. It'll
be a solo acoustic show, with a few surprises and special guests in the mix.
See you there...
opening for Glenn Tilbrook
May 18, 2004
On Wednesday June 9th, I will have the honor of opening for the ultra-talented Glenn Tilbrook (of Squeeze fame). As a lifelong fan of Glenn's writing, singing and guitar playing, I am thrilled about this show. I still remember playing along to his songs when I was a kid...I hope I don't embarrass myself with enthusiasm at the show. At any rate, come on out and bring some friends for a great night of Glenn's music.
Oh yeah...I'll be playing too.
- Justin
Oops...the 10 High Show is on Friday 5/14
May 07, 2004
Sorry for any confusion, but the upcoming show at the 10 High is on Friday the 14th, NOT the 11th. See you there.
Buying the CD
April 05, 2004
Justin's CD will be available on PasteMusic soon (most likely by April 11th), but for now, if you're looking to buy the CD, click on the MERCHANDISE button above. Don't go directly to PasteMusic.com, 'cause you won't find it there! Thanks.
Back on the Road, etc.
March 30, 2004
The release of the new CD, Wonderlust, has been going incredibly well - thanks to all of you for being so supportive of the music. Fans are loving the record (see Message Board), and the shows have been packed so far. Be sure to check out the concert calendar for upcoming shows in your area - we'll be in L.A., Atlanta, New York, D.C. and Virginia in April, with more to come in the next few months.
In other news, we're thrilled to announce that Wonderlust will soon be available through PasteMusic. If you're unfamiliar with Paste, check out their site @ www.pastemusic.com. They're a unique online music store, offering music by an eclectic group of indie artists like Ben Harper, Steve Earl, Over the Rhine, Julie Miller, and now Justin Rosolino. If you're a big music fan and bored of corporate radio, it'll be right up your alley.
CD Release Shows
March 04, 2004
Well, the CD Release shows have been a huge hit - the first show at Eddie's Attic on February 7th sold out before the doors even opened, and the follow up on the 28th was almost as crowded as the first. The band absolutely killed it both nights - thanks again to Ahsley on drums, Alan on bass, Daniel on guitar, Ben on violin and guitar, and Mike on cello/viola. We're not sure when the next concert will be, but we'll be sure to keep you all posted.
"Wonderlust" has been receiving rave reviews from fans and listeners, and we're thrilled about spreading the word beyond Atlanta and the southeast. It's been the number two seller on CDfreedom.com!
That's all for now...check back soon...
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