"A Georgia boy with a Texas swing" "kickin' guitarist and stirring lyricist, revealing his fervor and tenacity to the world." -Hittin' The Note Magazine
From the swamps of southeast Georgia, born in Waycross, and raised on Southern Rock and Blues. Josh Kirkland still calls his Mother "Mama" and speaks with a cool softness, not only is he a southern gentleman, he is one intense guitarist. 2003-2004 Josh performed select shows nation wide as a tribute to blues guitar legend Stevie Ray Vaughan.
"The House is a rockin' when this tribute to the late, great Stevie Ray Vaughan sets to Scuttle Buttin'." -Guitar One Magazine, April 2004
Josh Kirkland was selected as one of the Top 5 Finalists in the worldwide "Blues Idol" competition in 2005. Josh Kirkland's first studio release "Blues Fallin' Down Like Rain" is a six string odyssey, full of searing guitar riffs & soulful deep southern rooted vocals. You hear all of the influences, but there is more. Josh has evolved his own distinctive style. Truly, Kirkland is the type of player that has to be seen.
National acts Josh has opened for include... Rick Derringer, Pat Travers, Marshall Tucker Band, Derek Trucks Band, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, North Mississippi Allstars, Gov't Mule, Allman Brothers Band etc.