Biography
Joshua Weresch is a songwriter, born and living in Hamilton, Ontario. He sings and plays piano: in 1999, he completed his Grade 10 Piano (Royal Conservatory of Music) examination; in 2004, a B. A. (Honours) in Music and Religious Studies at McMaster University. Since 2008, Joshua has been recording From Shipwreck at home on an inherited ±110-year-old upright piano, his maternal grandmother's. From Shipwreck is a record addressing concord and discord in relationships and due to be released in 2009. The City Fell By Silence (2010) will widen perspective on relationships, connecting the history of the city with its present sorrows and joys.
Contact: [email protected]
Photography
Photographer: Rachel Novak
Discography
From Shipwreck (recorded 2008; due to be released 2009)
Art and Layout: Natalie Mantej
The City Fell By Silence (2010)
Past Appearances
2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
The Freeway
333 King Street East
Hamilton, ON
with Jon Brooks, and the Wilson Family Forgery
8 p.m.
$5
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
The Forge on CFMU 93.3 FM
Topic: How Literature Influences Song
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
7 - 7:30 p.m.
2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
The Freeway
333 King Street East
Hamilton, ON
8 p.m.
PWYC
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Forge Songwriting Workshop
songworkshop.blogspot.com
The Freeway
333 King Street East
Hamilton, ON
8 p.m.
Free
Sunday, June 29, 2008
It's Your Festival
New Music Expo Stage
Gage Park
Hamilton, ON
1 - 1:40 p.m.
Free
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
The Forge on CFMU 93.3 FM
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
7 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Welcome Inn Community Centre & Church
40 Wood Street East
Hamilton, ON
7 p.m.
Free
Friday, May 23, 2008
Word 4 The Street: A Benefit Concert for Mission Services
The Freeway
333 King Street East
Hamilton, ON
7 p.m.
$5
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Forge Songwriting Workshop
songworkshop.blogspot.com
The Freeway
333 King Street East
Hamilton, ON
7 p.m.
Free
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Red Door Coffeehouse Music & Open Stage
reddoor.shorturl.com
St Paul’s Church
1140 King Street West (at Cline)
Hamilton, ON
7 p.m.
Free
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Phoenix Lounge
McMaster University
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON
with Garner, Simon Fallon, and others
8 p.m.
Donations to Sea to Sea 2008
seatosea2008.blogspot.com
Thursday, February 14, 2008
The Freeway
333 King Street East
Hamilton, ON
with Thomas Wilson
8 p.m.
PWYC
Friday, February 8, 2008
Blue Angel Gallery: A Retrospective on the Artwork of Gilda Mekler
243 James Street North
Hamilton, ON
with Joe Girard, Geoff Ball, and others
7 p.m.
Free
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Forge Songwriting Workshop
songworkshop.blogspot.com
The Freeway
333 King Street East
Hamilton, ON
7:30 p.m.
Free
2007
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Hamilton Folk Club
30 Augusta Street
Hamilton, ON
8:30 p.m.
Free
Friday, October 26, 2007
London Music Club Open Stage
470 Colborne Street
London, ON
9 p.m.
Free
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Design Hope: December Songs CD Release Party
Westside Concert Theatre
434 King Street West
Hamilton, ON
with The Savvy Fools, Tiny Bill Cody, Rob Lamothe, and others
9 p.m.
$10
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Casbah Lounge
2-306 King Street West
Hamilton, ON
with the Jason Kent Band, Matt Paxton, and DJ Fresh Christmas Loaf
8 p.m.
PWYC
Thursday, September 20, 2007
The Freeway
333 King Street East
Hamilton, ON
with Sue and Dwight and Barnhouse Static
8 p.m.
PWYC
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Casbah Lounge
2-306 King Street West
Hamilton, ON
with the Mark Wilson Band and Sarah Good
8 p.m.
PWYC
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Casbah Lounge
2-306 King Street West
Hamilton, ON
with An Empire and Annie You Look Scared
8 p.m.
PWYC
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Christ@Mac Coffeehouse
Westdale United Church
99 North Oval
Hamilton, ON
7 p.m.
Free
2006
Thursday, November 2, 2006
Toronto School of Theology Fundraiser
Free Times Cafe
320 College Street
Toronto, ON
with Jon Brooks and Poor Tom
8 p.m.
Donation
Saturday, July 22, 2006
Round Tower Pub
186 King Street
London, ON
with Pat Dryburgh
8 p.m.
PWYC
Thursday, March 16, 2006
SHIFT: A Concert for Poverty Awareness
Bridges Cafe
McMaster University
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON
with DJ Klutch, The Savvy Fools, and others
8 p.m.
Donation
2005
Saturday, February 19, 2005
Karanda Hospice Fundraiser
Hughson Street Baptist Church
383 Hughson Street North
Hamilton, ON
with Graveyard Western Sky, Tim Laidman, and others
8 p.m.
Donation
Monday, January 24, 2005
Soul Food Cafe
McMaster University Student Centre
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON
with Brian deBoer
10 a.m.
Free
