tag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:/blogs/latest-news?p=2Latest News2023-08-04T05:06:43-05:00Joshua Stephen Wardfalsetag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/72518782023-08-04T05:06:43-05:002023-10-16T09:47:49-05:00August Performance Dates!Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/72437972023-07-18T16:23:47-05:002023-07-18T16:23:48-05:00Updated Live Performance Schedule Th<p dir="auto" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Updated July Performance Schedule!!!</p><p dir="auto"> </p><p dir="auto">3rd Riverview Plaza Hotel Mobile, AL 8pm-11</p><p dir="auto">4th Riverview Plaza Hotel Mobile, AL 8pm-11</p><p dir="auto">7th Cara Vita Montgomery, AL 2pm-3</p><p dir="auto">7th Taste Too! Montgomery, AL 6pm-9</p><p dir="auto">10th One Magnolia Gulfport, MS 2pm-3</p><p dir="auto">10th Riverview Plaza Hotel Mobile, AL 8pm-11</p><p dir="auto">11th Riverview Plaza Hotel Mobile, AL 8pm-11</p><p dir="auto">14th Holiday Eastdale Montgomery,AL 2pm-3</p><p dir="auto">14th The Exchange Montgomery,AL 5pm-730</p><p dir="auto">17th Riverview Plaza Hotel Mobile, AL 8pm-11</p><p dir="auto">18th Riverview Plaza Hotel Mobile, AL 8pm-11</p><p dir="auto">19th Crowne Health Care Montgomery, AL 2pm-3</p><p dir="auto">19th The Exchange Montgomery,AL 5pm-730</p><p dir="auto">20th Haven Memory Care Montgomery,AL 3pm-4</p><p dir="auto">21st The Exchange (New Stage in Hotel) Montgomery,AL 4pm-630</p><p dir="auto">22nd Victorian Manor Pace,FL 330pm-430</p><p dir="auto">22nd Bill E's Foley, AL 6pm-9</p><p dir="auto">24th Riverview Plaza Hotel Mobile, AL 8pm-11</p><p dir="auto">25th Riverview Plaza Hotel Mobile, AL 8pm-11</p><p dir="auto">28th Coral Bay Pensacola, FL 2pm-3</p><p dir="auto">28th Momma Mia Foley, AL Pizzeria 6pm-9</p><p dir="auto">31st Riverview Plaza Hotel Mobile, AL 8pm-11</p><p dir="auto"> </p><p dir="auto"> </p><p dir="auto"> </p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/72268362023-06-14T22:37:38-05:002023-06-14T22:37:38-05:00Josh is joining Tristen Gressett on stage Sat June 17th in Pell City, AL!<p>On saturday june 17th, Josh will be joining Tristen Gressett for his “Hello Alabama!” concert in Pell City, AL! </p><p>Tickets can be found below!!! Get them quick!</p><p>https://cepa.vbotickets.com/tickets.asp?page=Event&eid=96084</p><p> </p><p> </p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/71943282023-04-21T02:03:53-05:002023-04-25T00:58:22-05:00Joshua Stephen Ward LIVE! at Moe's BBQ April 21st!<p>Joshua Stephen Ward will be giving a live performance at Moe's BBQ in Mobile, AL on April 21st from 6 to 9! He will be playing cover music as well as original music! </p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/71911832023-04-15T23:29:19-05:002023-04-16T21:25:40-05:00Looking forward to tomorrow!!!Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/71724442023-03-15T22:05:25-05:002023-03-15T22:05:25-05:00St. Patrick's Weekend Shows!<p>Catch JSW in Montgomery this weekend!</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/71647522023-03-03T16:40:39-06:002023-03-10T00:00:21-06:00Huge Announcement Coming!!!Stay Tuned!<p>Huge announcement coming soon! This year Joshua Stephen Ward will be releasing his greatest work yet! Details coming soon! Stay tuned!!!!</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/71191782022-12-06T20:21:59-06:002022-12-09T15:07:26-06:00Updated Live Performance Schedule Th<p>Updated Performance Schedule for 2022!!!</p>
<p>November: </p>
<p>2nd Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel in Mobile 8pm to 11 </p>
<p>6th The Exchange in Montgomery, AL 5pm to 7 </p>
<p>9th Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel in Mobile 8pm to 11 </p>
<p>23rd Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel in Mobile 8pm to 11 </p>
<p>26th Sully's in Gulfport, MS 7pm to 10</p>
<p>27 The Exchange in Montgomery, AL 5pm to 7 </p>
<p>9th Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel in Mobile 8pm to 11 </p>
<p>30th Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel in Mobile 8pm to 11 </p>
<p>December: </p>
<p>2nd Taste Too in Montgomery, AL 7pm to 10 </p>
<p>6th Sullys in Gulfport, MS 7pm to 10 </p>
<p>7th Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel in Mobile 8pm to 11 </p>
<p>9th Adrienne's (w/ Lacy Lynn) in Montgomery, AL 9 to 12 </p>
<p>11th The Exchange in Montgomery 5pm to 7 </p>
<p>14th Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel in Mobile 8pm to 11 </p>
<p>18 The Exchange in Montgomery, AL 5 to 7 </p>
<p>21 Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel in Mobile 8pm to 11 </p>
<p>28th Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel in Mobile 8pm to 11</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/71191772022-12-06T20:21:59-06:002022-12-06T20:21:59-06:00Updated Live Performance Schedule ThJoshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/71191762022-12-06T20:21:59-06:002022-12-09T15:07:26-06:00Updated Live Performance Schedule ThJoshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/71191752022-12-06T20:21:58-06:002022-12-06T20:21:58-06:00Updated Live Performance Schedule ThroJoshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/70816152022-10-14T15:13:40-05:002022-10-22T04:00:58-05:00Live Performance Schedule Updated for Oct!!!<p>Updated Performance Schedule for October!!!</p>
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<p>Oct 14 Weidmann's in Meridian MS 9pm to 12</p>
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<p>Oct 15 Wetumpka Private Event </p>
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<p>Oct 16th The Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery AL 7pm to 9</p>
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<p>Oct 17th The Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery AL 5pm to 7</p>
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<p>Oct 18th Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel in Mobile AL 8pm to 11</p>
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<p>Oct 19th Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel in Mobile 8pm to 11pm </p>
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<p>Oct 21st Sully's in Hattiesburg MS 7pm to 10</p>
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<p>Oct 22nd The Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery AL 7pm to 9</p>
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<p>Oct 26th Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel in Mobile 8pm to 11pm </p>
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<p>Oct 28th Sully's Sully's in Hattiesburg MS 7pm to 10</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/69384912022-04-01T20:24:49-05:002022-10-11T21:39:47-05:00Live Performance Schedule Updated!!<p>Updated Performance Schedule!</p>
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<p>March 18th Weidmann's in Meridian, MS 900-1200 </p>
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<p>March 20th Seagrass Village 100pm-200pm</p>
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<p>April 1st Moe's BBQ in Mobile, AL 630pm-930pm</p>
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<p>April 3rd The Exchange Bar (Renaissance Hotel) in Montgomery,AL 600pm-900pm</p>
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<p>April 16th Private Event in Wetumka, AL 630pm-1030pm</p>
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<p>April 23rd Seagrass Village in Orange Beach 1000am-100pm</p>
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<p>April 29th Jack's by the Tracks in Pascagoula,MS 700pm-1000pm</p>
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<p>May 1st The Exchange in Montgomery, AL 600pm-900pm</p>
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<p>May 8th Private Event </p>
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<p>May 13th Jack's By The Tracks Pascagoula, MS 700pm-1000pm</p>
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<p>May 14th Seagrass Village of Gulf Shores Gulf Shores,AL 330pm-430pm</p>
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<p>May 19th The Exchange in Montgomery,AL 600pm-900pm</p>
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<p>June 10th Carver's Steakhouse Gulfshores,AL 500pm-900pm</p>
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<p>June 12th Riverview Renaissance Hotel Mobile,AL 600pm-900pm</p>
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<p>June 17th Moe's BBQ Downtown Mobile,AL 700pm-1000pm</p>
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<p>July 15th Jack's By The Tracks Pascagoula, MS 700pm-1000pm</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/69384902022-04-01T20:24:48-05:002022-04-01T20:24:48-05:00Live Performance Schedule Updated!!<p>Updated Performance Schedule!</p>
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<p>March 18th Weidmann's in Meridian, MS 900-1200 </p>
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<p>March 20th Seagrass Village 100pm-200pm</p>
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<p>April 1st Moe's BBQ in Mobile, AL 630pm-930pm</p>
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<p>April 3rd The Exchange Bar (Renaissance Hotel) in Montgomery,AL 600pm-900pm</p>
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<p>April 16th Private Event in Wetumka, AL 630pm-1030pm</p>
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<p>April 23rd Seagrass Village in Orange Beach 1000am-100pm</p>
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<p>April 29th Jack's by the Tracks in Pascagoula,MS 700pm-1000pm</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/68756052022-01-21T00:06:03-06:002022-01-21T00:06:03-06:00Joshua Stephen Ward LIVE in Montgomery!<p>JSW will be performing at the Exchange Resteraunt/Bar in the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery, AL Friday January 21st at 5:00pm.</p>
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<p>Josh will be performing both original music from his debut album Becoming as well as his signature selection of cover songs that spands 60 years.</p>
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<p>Show is free & for all ages!</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/67105992021-08-08T13:55:13-05:002022-01-06T00:03:02-06:00Performance Calendar Through December!<p>Here is a list of Josh's upcoming performances!</p>
<p>In August:</p>
<p>8th Jack's by the Tracks in Pascagoula,MS 7PM to 10</p>
<p>12th Angry Crab Shack in Orange Beach,AL w/ Todd Fulmer 5PM-9</p>
<p>21st The Exchange (Renaissance Hotel) in Montgomery,AL 630PM-930</p>
<p>27th Jack's by the Tracks in Pascagoula,MS 7PM-10</p>
<p>In September:</p>
<p>3rd The Exchange (Renaissance Hotel) in Montgomery,AL 630PM-930</p>
<p>11th Private Performance in Destin, FL</p>
<p>17th Weidmann's in Meridian,MS 9PM-12</p>
<p>25th Private Performance in Nashville,TN</p>
<p>October</p>
<p>16th Jubilee Arts Festival in Daphne,AL 130pm-330</p>
<p>22nd Moe's BBQ in Mobile, AL 600pm-900</p>
<p>23rd Carver's Steakhouse in Orange Beach, AL 630pm-930</p>
<p>November</p>
<p>12th Weidmann's in Meridian,MS 900PM-12</p>
<p>21st Private Event</p>
<p>27th Lakeview Catfish Holiday Concert 500pm-830</p>
<p>December</p>
<p>10th JSW Christmas Concert at The Exchange in the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery,AL 500pm-800</p>
<p>11th Private Event in Montgomery</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/67105942021-08-08T13:46:59-05:002021-11-30T03:51:48-06:00Updated Performance Calendar!<p>Here is an updated list of where Josh has been recently!</p>
<p>April:</p>
<p>2nd Weidmann's in Meridian,MS 9PM-12</p>
<p>3rd Carver's Steakhouse in Gulf Shores,AL 7PM-10</p>
<p>15th Ric & Moe's in Montgomery,AL 8PM-12</p>
<p>17th Jan's Beachouse in Montgomery,AL w/ Lacy Lynn 6PM-9</p>
<p>24th The Exchange (Renaissance Hotel) in Montgomery,AL 630PM-930</p>
<p>25th River Rounds Festival in Bay Minette,AL 5PM-6</p>
<p>May:</p>
<p>1st Kimberlia's in Prattville,AL w/ Lacy Lynn 6PM-9 </p>
<p>7th Jack's by the Tracks in Pascagoula,MS 7PM-10</p>
<p>21st Jack's by the Tracks in Pascagoula,MS 7PM-10</p>
<p>22nd Jan's Beach house in Montgomery,AL w/ Lacy Lynn</p>
<p>28th Weidmann's in Meridian,MS 9PM-12</p>
<p>June:</p>
<p>5th Murray House in Mobile, AL 5PM-7</p>
<p>18th Foodtruck Friday at Rotary Park in Montgomery,AL 10AM to 2PM</p>
<p>19th The Exchange (Renaissance Hotel) in Montgomery,AL 630PM to 930</p>
<p>26th Kimberlia's in Prattville,AL w/ Lacy Lynn 6PM to 9</p>
<p>27th Private Performance in Montgomery</p>
<p>July:</p>
<p>2nd Strickland's w/ Gravity Blinks 8PM-12</p>
<p>4th Private Performance in Dauphin Island,AL</p>
<p>7th Arrowhead Country Club in Montgomery,AL w/ Lacy Lynn 6PM-9</p>
<p>16th Weidmann's in Meridian,MS 9PM-12</p>
<p>17th Seagrass Retirement Home in Gulf Shores,AL 1PM-2</p>
<p>23rd The Exchange (Renaissance Hotel) in Montgomery,AL 630PM-930</p>
<p>30th Moe's BBQ in Mobile,AL 630PM-930</p>
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<p> </p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/66369552021-05-21T18:12:51-05:002021-10-06T05:21:43-05:00Tonight!!! Live from Pascagoula, MS!<p>Tonight JSW will be performing live from Pascagoula Mississippi at Jack's by the tracks from 7:00 to 10:00! Josh will be playing his signature set of originals and cover songs!</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/66134532021-04-25T14:23:54-05:002021-10-25T11:14:37-05:00Live at the Little River Pub for the Little River Songwriter's Festival!<p>Josh will be performing at the Little River Songwriters Festival at Little River Pub in Bay Minette, Alabama at 400 today!</p>
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<p>Josh will be showing the stage with Rhonda Huete & Scotty Wig from Gravity Blinks as well as local recording artist Madison Grace!</p>
<p>All performers will be showcasing their original compositions!</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/66129062021-04-24T15:00:44-05:002021-09-20T12:12:09-05:00Live! Tonight!!! At the Exchange in The Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery, Alabama!<p>Tonight JSW will be performing in Montgomery, Alabama at the Exchange in the Renaissance Hotel 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.!</p>
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<p>Josh will be performing his staple live covers as well as his own compositions from his first album <em>Becoming</em>!</p>
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<p>See you there!</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/66063132021-04-16T18:20:58-05:002022-05-09T03:49:41-05:00Live tonight from Weidmann's in Meridian Mississippi?<p>Josh will be performing tonight in Meridian, Mississippi At the legendary Weidmann's restaurant and bar! Concert is from 7:00 to 10:00 and will consist of original material as well as Josh's favorite all-time songs! (That ranges from the '60s to the present)</p>
<p>Come hang out and enjoy the atmosphere and some great food!</p>
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<p>See you there!</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/65924992021-04-02T16:44:14-05:002021-08-27T14:04:35-05:00Shows for tonight and tomorrow! Meridian & Orange Beach!<p>Tonight Josh will be performing at weidman's in Meridian,MS 9:00pm to 12:00 and will also be performing in Orange Beach, AL tomorrow 6:00pm to 10:00 at Carver's Steakhouse!</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/65190072021-01-12T12:26:09-06:002021-08-21T12:31:01-05:00Performing tonight at Weidman's in Meridian!<p>JSW will be performing at Weidman's in Meridian, Mississippi from 6 to 8 tonight for a last minute show! Looking forward to seeing everyone in the Meridian idea!</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/65083302020-12-26T20:22:06-06:002021-09-07T12:35:50-05:00Josh's official podcast "My OCD Life" launched!!!<p>Josh has officially launched his podcast "My OCD Life"!!! <br>The debut episode is now on YouTube & Podbean! </p>
<p>https://youtu.be/EnP7jbHGIFs </p>
<p>https://myocdlife.podbean.com/e/my-ocd-life-holiday-debut-special/ </p>
<p>This podcast is a fresh & fun look at reality that aims to uplift & fascinate! </p>
<p>Josh does all of the music and production!!! </p>
<p>LIKE, FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE!!!</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/64798602020-11-17T15:43:15-06:002022-04-10T06:01:37-05:00Live! Tonight at Weidman's in Meridian,MS 8 to 10!<p>Tonight Joshua Stephen Ward will be live tonight at Weidman's in Meridian,MS 8 to 10! Come hangout with Josh and enjoy good music & amazing food!</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/64621322020-10-23T15:22:35-05:002022-01-19T05:18:38-06:00Live! Tonight at Jack's by the Tracks in Pascagoula,MS <p>Tonight Joshua Stephen Ward is returning to Jack's by the Tracks and Pascagoula, Mississippi to play an evening of his music as well as many of his favorite songs! Show starts at 7:00! See you there!</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/64132912020-08-20T00:41:57-05:002021-09-19T10:46:23-05:00Southland Musicline features Joshua Stephen Ward!<p>So honored to be featured in Southland Musicline this month! Thank you Johnny Cole Stephen Anderson Brenda Parsley & Robby Amonett so much for the wonderful feature! </p>
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<p>Johnny Cole travels the world to see the world's best talent & comes back always taking time to enjoy local artists. The Line is a MUST in keeping tabs on the local music scene in the bay area and I'm truly grateful to call him a friend.</p>
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<p>Had an amazing time meeting Andy & working with him in shooting the photos in Pascagoula! Loved every second of it!</p>
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<p>https://thesouthlandmusicline.com/music-artists/joshua-stephen-ward-becoming-real/</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/63626402020-06-22T16:49:51-05:002022-03-14T10:33:34-05:00Live from The People's Room of Mobile July 3rd at 800pm!!!<p>Josh will be performing a very special concert at the People's Room of Mobile on July 3rd at 8:00 p.m.!!! </p>
<p>For more info & tickets go to: </p>
<p>https://thepeoplesroommobile.com/show/joshua-stephen-ward-2-2/ </p>
<p>Admission also received at door if room is available! RSVP via Facebook event or by calling The People's Room! Looking forward to seeing you there!!!</p>
<p> </p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/63565462020-06-17T12:23:48-05:002021-08-07T12:32:36-05:00New Music Video!!!!<p>A new music video is up at the Joshua Stephen Ward YouTube channel that Josh created during the course of the last few months and is dedicated to anyone who has suffered endless automated messages when trying to reach the government or any other service for that matter! Enjoy the premiere of "Big Brother Phone Lines"!!!</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/62965552020-04-27T21:49:29-05:002022-03-04T06:20:40-06:00YouTube Channel Relaunched!!!<p>We are excited to announce the relaunch of the official Joshua Stephen Ward YouTube channel! Josh has lots of content in the works so subscribe and stay tuned!</p>
<p>https://youtu.be/hfIfQyHvF7I</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/62539792020-03-18T15:24:52-05:002021-09-27T14:44:12-05:00Please stay healthy!!! All performances postponed. <p>During this difficult time I hope you and your family are staying healthy and hopeful. I believe we can emerge from the covid-19 pandemic better individuals as well as a better country & world.</p>
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<p>May this crisis bring out the best in us as we all are not only mindful of our lives but the lives around us.</p>
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<p>-JSW</p>
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<p>P.S. All performances postpone until further notice.</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/60682212020-01-08T10:26:16-06:002021-11-03T12:10:44-05:00Updated Performance Schedule for January through March!<p>New performance dates for JSW!</p>
<p>January </p>
<p>4th - Meridian,MS - Weidman's 9pm to 12</p>
<p>8th - Montgomery,AL - The Exchange 5pm to 730</p>
<p>9th - Montgomery,AL - 1048 10pm to 2am</p>
<p>13th - Montgomery,AL - The Exchange 730 to 10 </p>
<p>18th - Mobile,AL - Iron Hand Brewing w/ Madison Grace 630 to 930</p>
<p>31st - Montgomery,AL - The Exchange 730 to 10</p>
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<p>February</p>
<p>5th - Montgomery,AL - The Exchange 730pm to 10</p>
<p>6th - Montgomery,AL - 1048 Bar 10pm to 2am</p>
<p>10 - Montgomery,AL - The Exchange 730pm to 10</p>
<p>13th - Montgomery,AL - 1048 Bar 10pm to 2am</p>
<p>14th - Montgomery,AL - The Montgomery Country Club 5pm to 730 </p>
<p>21 - Moss Point,MS - Lakeview Catfish Restaurant 5pm to 8pm</p>
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<p>March</p>
<p>5th - Montgomery,AL - 1048 Bar 10pm to 2am</p>
<p>6th - Montgomery, AL - The Exchange 730pm to 10pm</p>
<p>19th - Montgomery, AL - 1048 Bar 10pm to 2pm</p>
<p>23rd - Montgomery, AL - The Exchange - 730pm to 10</p>
<p>27th - Moss Point,MS - Lakeview Catfish Restaurant 5pm to 8</p>
<p> </p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/59877212019-12-02T03:16:44-06:002021-10-09T15:13:14-05:00Updated Performance Dates for Nov & Dec<p>?</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/59185122019-10-07T15:19:19-05:002019-10-07T15:21:55-05:00Performance Dates For October!!!!<p>Performance dates for October are below!!! See you soon!!</p>
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<p>4th @Weidmann's in Meridian, MS 9pm 1o 12am</p>
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<p>7th @The Exchange in the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery,AL 730pm to 10pm</p>
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<p>11th @Iron Hand Brewing in Mobile,AL 630 to 930</p>
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<p>13th Private Show</p>
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<p>18th Private Show </p>
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<p>25th @Moe's BBQ in Mobile, AL 630 to 930</p>
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<p>27th Private Show </p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/58819992019-09-05T14:59:05-05:002019-09-05T14:59:05-05:00Updated Performances for September 2019!!!<p>Updated Performances for September:</p>
<p>5th Huntington Private Party 9pm to 12am Montgomery, AL</p>
<p>20th Mississippi Songwriter's Festival</p>
<p>Margaritaville 6pm to 6:55pm Ocean Springs, MS</p>
<p>21st Mississippi Songwriter's Festival</p>
<p>Crawfish House 7:55pm to 8:55pm Ocean Springs, MS</p>
<p>26th Iron Hand Brewing Mobile, AL</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/57929172019-06-15T14:47:37-05:002023-12-10T12:05:06-06:00Updated Performances for Summer 2019!!!<p>June 3rd - Commodore Grill Nashville, TN @9pm</p>
<p>June 10th - Bluebird Cafe Nashville, TN @8pm</p>
<p>June 11th - Douglas Corner Cafe Nashville,TN @9pm</p>
<p>June 14th - Windjammers Navarre,FL @4pm</p>
<p>June 15th - Ed's Seafood Shed @5pm</p>
<p>June 21st - Pensacola Artwalk </p>
<p>June 29th - Ed's Seafood Shed @5pm</p>
<p>July 6th - Weidmann's in Meridian @9pm</p>
<p>July 19th - Iron Hand Brewing @630pm</p>
<p>August 16th - Pensacola Artwalk </p>
<p>August 23rd - Windjammers Navarre,FL @4pm</p>
<p> </p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/57245712019-04-18T15:32:04-05:002019-04-18T15:32:04-05:00Announcement of JSW Social Media re-launch!!!<p>Today we are happy to announce that Josh is relaunching his social media channels/pages and will be posting daily content!!! Follow/Like/Subscribe below to be uplifted, inspired and entertained daily!!!</p>
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<p>Other social media sites coming soon as we focus the first wave on the three below!</p>
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<p>Instagram: </p>
<p>https://www.instagram.com/joshuastephenward/?hl=en</p>
<p>YouTube:</p>
<p>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCma7FNjTXreV8accNAyQVmQ?view_as=subscriber</p>
<p>Facebook:</p>
<p>https://www.facebook.com/jswardmusic/</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/57041412019-04-02T13:12:12-05:002019-04-02T13:13:47-05:00JSW Performing at Third Street Songwriters Music Festival in Baton Rouge,LA!<p>VERY excited to share the stage with the best local/regional writer's in the area at Third Street Songwriters Festival! I will be performing Sat @230pm at Happy's and Sun @300pm at Courtyard Marriott! For more info and tickets to various happenings go to: thirdstreetsongwritersfestival.com </p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/56514282019-02-20T04:04:30-06:002019-03-01T02:15:51-06:00Updated List of January, February & March Performance Dates!<p>January</p>
<p>4th Siam Thai in Mobile,AL 530 to 830 </p>
<p>18th Siam Thai in Mobile,AL 530 to 830</p>
<p>25th Moe's BBQ in Semmes 630 to 930 (with Madison Grace)</p>
<p>26th Weidmann's in Meridian,MS 9 to 12 </p>
<p>February</p>
<p>8th Siam Thai in Mobile, AL 530 to 830 </p>
<p>14th Siam Thai in Mobile, AL 530 to 830 (with Todd Fulmer)</p>
<p>15th Siam Thai in Mobile, AL 530 to 830 </p>
<p>16th The Exchange in Montgomery 8 to 12 (with Todd Fulmer)</p>
<p>22nd Siam Thai in Mobile, AL 530 to 830</p>
<p>March</p>
<p>1st Weidmann's in Meridian,MS 9 to 12</p>
<p>3rd The Iron Bank (with Todd Fulmer)</p>
<p>8th Siam Thai in Mobile,AL 530 to 830</p>
<p>15th The Exchange in Montgomery 8 to 12 (with Todd Fulmer)</p>
<p>16th The Exchange in Montgomery 8 to 12 (with Todd Fulmer)</p>
<p>22nd Moe's BBQ in Semmes 630 to 930 (with Madison Grace)</p>
<p>29th Siam Thai in Mobile, AL 530 to 830</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/55767682019-01-03T07:19:56-06:002020-04-16T19:23:06-05:00Becoming makes Southland Musicline's Top Albums of 2018 List!<p>Thank you to Johnny Cole over at Southland Musicline for your awesome year end review! Honored that Becoming made their Complete List of 2018 Albums! Humbled and honored.</p>
<p>http://www.thesouthlandmusicline.com/news-and-events/the-southland-music-line-2018-a-year-in-review/</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/55567882018-12-16T18:03:08-06:002023-12-10T10:59:46-06:00Christmas Concert w/Madison Grace This Friday at Siam Thai in Mobile,AL!<p>This Friday Joshua Stephen Ward will be performing a Christmas Concert w/Madison Grace at Siam Thai 6 to 9! If you are in the Mobile area come enjoy great food and lots of holiday cheer!</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/55151872018-11-15T13:41:41-06:002018-12-16T17:54:19-06:00Updated Performances for November and December!<p>November and December performance dates are updated below! Holidays are here!</p>
<p>3rd Weidmann's in Meridian,MS 9 to 12</p>
<p>9th Siam Thai in Mobile 6 to 9</p>
<p>15th Fairhope's Annual Lighting of The Trees with Madison Grace 6 to 8 in Fairhope</p>
<p>16th Moe's BBQ in Semmes 630 to 930</p>
<p>17th Private Show</p>
<p>23rd Siam Thai in Mobile 6 to 9</p>
<p> </p>
<p>December </p>
<p>1st Weidmann's in Meridian, MS 9 to 12</p>
<p>7th Siam Thai in Mobile, AL 6 to 9</p>
<p>8th Private Concert 5 to 9</p>
<p>14th An Intimate Evening With Sarah Burton with opening act Madison Grace (w/JSW) at the Listening Room in Mobile,AL 8 to 1030 $20 a ticket</p>
<p>21st Christmas Concert at Siam Thai in Mobile with Madison Grace 6 to 9 </p>
<p>31st The Exchange in Montgomery with Todd Fulmer 8 to 12</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/54879542018-10-26T16:04:08-05:002020-09-19T00:29:58-05:00Full "Lyrics" section now completed!!!<p>Happy to announce that the "Lyrics" section is now complete and includes every song from Josh's debut album Becoming!!! Enjoy!</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/54325862018-09-17T19:03:24-05:002018-09-17T19:03:24-05:00Performance Dates Revised For September and October!<p><strong><span style="color:#000000;">September</span></strong></p>
<p>1st Serda's Brewery in Mobile,AL 7-10pm w/ Todd Fulmer</p>
<p>7th Windjammers in Navarre,AL 4 to 9pm w/ Todd Fulmer</p>
<p>8th The Exchange in Montogomery,AL 5 to 730pm w/ Todd Fulmer</p>
<p>9th Lucy's In The Square in Pensecola,FL 2 to 5pm</p>
<p>13th Charbar in Mobile,AL 6 to 8pm</p>
<p>14th Siam Thai in Mobile,AL 5 to 9pm</p>
<p>21st Weidmann's in Meridian,MS 9 to 12pm</p>
<p>27th The Exchange in Montogomery,AL 5 to 730pm w/ Todd Fulmer</p>
<p>28th Siam Thai in Mobile,AL 5 to 9pm</p>
<p>29th Windjammers in Navarre,AL 4 to 9pm w/ Todd Fulmer</p>
<p><strong>October</strong></p>
<p>5th Moe's in Semmes,AL 6 to 9pm w/ Todd Fulmer</p>
<p>11th Foley Farmer's Market in Foley,AL 3 to 7pm</p>
<p>12th Siam Thai in Mobile,AL 5 to 9pm</p>
<p>14 The Listening Room in Mobile,AL 8 to 10pm w/Madison Grace</p>
<p>19th Weidmann's in Meridian,MS 9 to 12pm</p>
<p>20th Windjammers in Navarre,AL 4 to 9pm w/ Todd Fulmer</p>
<p>26th Siam Thai in Mobile,AL 5 to 9pm</p>
<p>27th Lucy's In The Square in Pensecola,FL 2 to 5pm</p>
<p>28th Windjammers in Navarre,AL 4 to 9pm w/ Todd Fulmer</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/53773202018-08-07T00:05:44-05:002018-08-09T12:07:43-05:00Performances for August!<p>Here are the following dates Josh will be performing during the month of August:</p>
<p>10th Windjammers (Navarre Beach) 4pm to 9pm</p>
<p>11th Serda's Brewery (Mobile) 7pm to 10pm</p>
<p>12 VFW Post 49 (Mobile) 3pm to 6pm</p>
<p>16th Whole Foods Charbar (Mobile) 6pm to 8pm</p>
<p>17th Belle Fontaine Mobile/Dauphin Island) 9pm to 1pm</p>
<p>18th Lucy's In The Square (Pensecola) 5pm to 9pm</p>
<p>19th Windjammers (Navarre Beach) 4pm to 9pm</p>
<p>25th Weidmann's (Meridian) 9pm to 12am</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/52733412018-06-03T15:43:52-05:002020-04-04T06:30:16-05:00JSW featured on "Making Waves" Series<p>"Making Waves" is an article series and spotify playlist authored by Rhond Huette of Gravity Blinks which features hot,new artists breaking through locally in the region. Josh was featured this week and you can check out the article below!</p>
<p>steemit.com/music/@rhondahuete/making-waves-spotlight-on-joshua-stephen-ward</p>
<p>Be sure to check out Rhonda Huette and her excellent indie-folk/rock band Gravity Blinks on Spotify and at gravityblinks.com</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/52407132018-05-17T16:37:12-05:002021-03-03T02:25:39-06:00Updated Music Section (and lyrics added for some)<p>We have updated the music section to provide tracks to Joshua's debut album Becoming as well as added lyrics to several songs! More will be added shortly!!!</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/52258192018-05-09T20:55:47-05:002020-01-22T01:45:12-06:00Updated Performances for May and June!<p>May</p>
<p>5th Windjammers in Navarre,Florida 5 to 9pm (w/ Todd Fulmer)</p>
<p>10th Private Event 5 to 830pm (w/ Todd Fulmer)</p>
<p>12th Serda's Brewery in Mobile,AL 7 to 10pm (w/ Todd Fulmer)</p>
<p>13th VFW in Mobile,AL 200 to 500pm (w/ Todd Fulmer)</p>
<p>17th Charbar at Whole Foods Grocery 6 to 8pm (w/ Todd Fulmer)</p>
<p>18th Private Event (w/ Todd Fulmer)</p>
<p>26th Windjammers in Navarre,Florida 5 to 9pm (w/ Todd Fulmer)</p>
<p>30th Lucy's In The Square 6 to 9pm</p>
<p>June</p>
<p>1st Windjammers in Navarre,FL 5 to 9pm</p>
<p>4th Blind Mule 700 to 1030 (full band event)</p>
<p>8th Moe's BBQ in Semmes 630 to 930</p>
<p>2nd Weidman's in Meridian 9pm to 12am</p>
<p>9th Listening Room (Album Release Party) in Mobile,AL 730pm to 1030</p>
<p>14th The Exchange in Montgomery,AL 6 to 900pm (w/ Todd Fulmer)</p>
<p>15th Serda's Brewery in Mobile, AL 7 to 10</p>
<p>16th Windjammers in Navarre, FL 5 to 10</p>
<p>17th Joe Cain Cafe 630 to 930</p>
<p>21st Charbar in Whole Foods 6 to 8</p>
<p>23rd Moe's BBQ in Mobile, AL 630 to 930</p>
<p>28th The Sandbar in Dauphin Island,AL 6 to 10pm </p>
<p>29th Stripe's in Navarre,Florida 630 to 1030pm</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/51693552018-04-07T02:43:57-05:002018-04-10T10:39:52-05:00April Performance Dates!!!!<p>5th Fondren After Five in Jackson, MS 515pm to 815</p>
<p>7th Rogue Tavern in Birmingham, AL 6pm to 9</p>
<p>12th Charbar (Whole Foods) in Mobile, AL 6pm to 8</p>
<p>14th Lagerheads in Navarre, FL 8pm to 10pm</p>
<p>21st Private Wedding in Pensecola,FL 4pm to 9</p>
<p>26th Private Reception at the RSA Tower in Mobile, AL 6pm to 10</p>
<p>27th Wiedmann's in Meridian,MS 9pm to 12</p>
<p>28th Moe's BBQ in Daphne,AL 4pm to 7</p>
<p>29th The Listening Room "Becoming Release Party" in Mobile,AL 7pm to 9</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/51401142018-03-21T13:57:01-05:002018-03-21T13:57:01-05:00Becoming Officially Released Today!!!!!!!!!!!!!<p>It is with great happiness to announce that my debut album Becoming is officially released digitally and physically today!!!</p>
<p>This album truly is a dream come true. I want to thank Matt Damico at Day 6 Entertainment for his tireless work ethic and moral support to finish this record. I also must thank Laura Scott Bell for her brilliant album art and dedication to creating a great visual representation of the music.</p>
<p>I also want to thank my fans that supported me in this great endeavor.This is the first of many albums to come. Thank you!!!</p>
<p>-JSW</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/51263062018-03-13T15:03:18-05:002018-03-13T15:03:18-05:00Armageddon video released!!!<p>The music video to the first single off of "Becoming" is here!!!</p>
<p>Click the link below to view the video to Armageddon!!!</p>
<p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0B_wqNn6JY</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/51263052018-03-13T15:03:12-05:002018-03-13T15:03:12-05:00Becoming is released digitally today!!! <p>Today a dream becomes reality. </p>
<p>My first studio album Becoming is released digitally today!!! </p>
<p>Follow the link below if would like to buy the digital version of Becoming! </p>
<p>I thank God for everyone in my life that helped make this day possible. </p>
<p>I'm especially thankful for Laura Scott Bell for the brilliant digital album art and physical jewel case artwork!!! Your commitment to your craft is awe inspiring. </p>
<p>I'm also so very grateful for Matt Damico over at Day 6 Entertainment for his absolutely fabulous engineering on these songs!! Love ya bro. </p>
<p>For those of you that want physical CDs they will be available next week!!! </p>
<p>https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/joshuastephenward2</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/50903232018-02-22T08:50:00-06:002018-02-22T08:50:19-06:00Docu-series Announcement!!! <p>Well guys the rumors are true!!! I will be creating a mini docu-series leading up to the release of "Becoming" featuring rare behind-the-scenes footage and interviews as well as the stories behind the songs!!! More details coming so stay tuned!! -Joshua Stephen Ward</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/50903052018-02-21T08:45:00-06:002021-12-21T13:52:55-06:00Website Makeover!!!<p>Website has received a total facelift! Enjoy the new look while new exciting things are now dropping everyday! Huge announcement coming this week so stay tuned! </p>
<p>-JSW Team</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/50902272018-02-20T19:35:33-06:002018-03-15T03:55:13-05:002018 Becoming Tour in works...<p>Hey guys! Josh will be touring all over the US this year to promote his debut album "Becoming" that will be released on March 13th. For booking inquiries email jward1282@gmail.com.</p>
<p>Spread the word and see if Josh can come to your town!</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/50902002018-02-20T19:28:07-06:002018-02-20T19:38:08-06:00 "Becoming" Album Cover Art Revealed!!!!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/160634/2b5d9d43a854a26062e6d39c37e788c47b18bf20/original/rsz-becomingfrontcoverjsw-2.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Hey guys!!! "Becoming" Album art has been revealed!! Special thanks to Laura Scott Bell for her hard work!!! Stat tuned for behind the scenes action and more exciting news to come!</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/49918942017-12-23T19:08:10-06:002018-02-20T19:31:20-06:00Merry Christmas!!! Album Release News!!<p>Hey guys!!! Wanted to give u guys an update on the record!</p>
<p><em>Becoming</em> is finished but logistics made it difficult for a release before Christmas. We are looking forward to releasing early 2018!</p>
<p>May all of u be blessed and have a very merry Christmas!</p>
<p>-JSW </p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/48918172017-10-14T12:28:35-05:002017-11-07T12:24:59-06:00Upcoming Perfmances Revised!<p>September </p>
<p>21st Charbar 6pm to 8</p>
<p>22nd Moe's BBQ Downtown Mobile, AL 630pm-930</p>
<p>23rd Private Event 10am to 3pm </p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12px;">24th Private Event 8pm to 11</span></p>
<p>October </p>
<p>5th Charbar 6pm to 8</p>
<p>13th Weidmanns in Meridian 9pm to 12pm</p>
<p>14th Weidmanns in Meridian 9pm to 12pm</p>
<p>20th Stripes Bar & Grill in Navarre Beach,FL 730pm to 1030</p>
<p>26th Charbar 6pm to 8</p>
<p>November</p>
<p>4th Mobile Gulf State Fair 3pm to 6</p>
<p>9th Farmer's Market in Foley,AL 330pm to 730</p>
<p>11th Private Event 10am to 3pm</p>
<p>17th Weidmanns in Meridian,MS 9pm to 12</p>
<p>18th Weidmanns in Meridian,MS 9pm to 12</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/48039042017-08-05T15:21:15-05:002017-08-05T15:21:15-05:00August Performance Dates <p>August 5th Moe's BBQ in Semmes, AL 600pm to 900</p>
<p>August 11th Nick's Boathouse in Pensacola, FL 500pm to 900</p>
<p>August 12th Weidmanns in Meridian, MS 900pm to 1200</p>
<p>August 13th Weidmanns in Meridian, MS 900pm to 1200</p>
<p>August 24th Pier 98 in Hattiesburg, MS 600pm to 900</p>
<p>August 25th Nick's Boathouse in Pensacola, FL 500pm to 900</p>
<p>August 31nd Charbar in Whole Foods Grocery Store (Mobile) 600pm to 800</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/47775922017-07-13T08:38:05-05:002017-07-13T08:38:24-05:00July Dates and Appearances! (Revised)<p>July 6th Charbar (WholeFoods Cafe) Mobile, AL 6-8pm</p>
<p>July 7th Stripes Bar and Grill in Navarre, MS 6-10pm</p>
<p>July 8th Weidman's in Meridian, MS 9-12pm</p>
<p>July 14th Nick's Boathouse in Pensecola,FL 5 to 9pm</p>
<p>July 20th Pier 98 in Hattiesburg, MS 7-10pm</p>
<p>July 22nd Moe's BBQ in Mobile, AL 630 to 930pm</p>
<p>July 23rd Glory Bound in Hattiesburg, MS 6-10pm</p>
<p>July 28th Nick's Boathouse in Pensecola,FL 5 to 9pm</p>
<p>July 29th Hal and Mal's in Jackson, MS 7-10pm</p>
<p> </p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/47412792017-06-11T14:15:06-05:002017-06-11T14:15:06-05:00Thank you 30 A Songwriter Radio!!!<p>I want to thank 30A Songwriter Radio for welcoming me Friday night at their cafe and on their podcast! It was an honor to share my music, my stories and promote my debut album "Becoming" which will be released this month! Episode available now! Download the 30A Songwriter App or listen on Stitcher!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>-Josh</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/47301002017-06-01T13:31:31-05:002017-06-01T13:31:31-05:00June Performance Dates and Appearances!<p>June is here!</p>
<p>Josh will be out of the country June 21st through the 28th on a missions trip. </p>
<p>These are the current dates this month:</p>
<p>June 2nd at Nick's Boathouse in Pensecola,Florida 500pm to 900</p>
<p>June 3rd at Laggerheads in Navarre Beach, Florida 500pm to 900</p>
<p>June 9th 30A Songwriter Radio Podcast </p>
<p>June 10th Wing's of Life Worship Service</p>
<p>June 16th at Nick's Boathouse in Pensecola,Florida 500pm to 900</p>
<p>June 30th at Nick's Boathouse in Pensecola,Florida 500pm to 900</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/46953452017-05-03T14:41:10-05:002017-05-03T14:59:02-05:00May Performance Dates!The following are JSW's performance dates for May!<br><br>May 5th at Nick's Boathouse in Pensacola, FL 6pm to 10pm<br>May 6th at Lagerheads on the Gulf in Navarre Beach, FL 12pm to 4pm<br>May 7th at Lagerheads on the Gulf in Navarre Beach, FL 2pm to 6pm<br>May 12th at Pier 98 in Hattiesburg, MS 9pm to 12am<br>May 19th at Moe's BBQ in Mobile, AL 630pm to 930pm<br>May 20th at Moe's BBQ in Daphne,AL 500pm to 800pm<br>May 21st at Lagerheads on the Gulf in Navarre Beach, FL 2pm to 6pm<br>May 27th at Lagerheads on the Gulf in Navarre Beach, FL 12pm to 4pm<br>May 28th at Glory Bound in Hattiesburg, MS 6pm to 9pm<br><br> Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/46701862017-04-13T16:22:05-05:002017-04-13T16:27:44-05:00Exciting Album News!Ladies and gents we are weeks away from my debut album release and I'm proud to say that I am having the privilege of working with graphic designer Philip Davis and photographer Chase Smith!<br><br>After many long setbacks I am happy to say that the album launch is on the door step and I feel like we are readying a product I'm extremely proud of.<br><br>I feel this record is very different from most regional releases and is a refreshing offering to anyone that loves era-less pop/rock with an artsy twist. The music takes risks while also giving you hooks to hum for the working week.<br><br>-JoshJoshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/46641582017-04-09T11:28:59-05:002017-04-13T16:29:31-05:00Updated Shows in April!The 6th at Fondren After Five at the Hal and Mals tent in Jackson, Mississippi 5pm to 9.<br><br>The 9th at Lagerheads in Navarre Beach, Florida 2pm to 6.<br><br>The 11th at Core Community Coffee in Mobile,AL 6pm to 8.<br><br>The 20th at The Listening Room "L.A. Stories and Songs Writers Round" 8pm to 10<br><br>The 22nd (Private Event)<br><br>The 23rd at Lagerheads in Navarre Beach, Florida 2pm to 6.<br><br>The 27th at Whole Foods in Mobile, AL 600pm to 800.<br> Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/45906982017-02-14T19:59:21-06:002017-02-14T19:59:21-06:00JSW Update on Album and MoreDear Friends, Fans and Family,<br><br>These last several months have been a trying time in my life to say the least but I am happy to say that my debut solo album is done and cover art is being made for it to be released in the next 30 days. <br><br>The delays have been a little frustrating but I'm absolutely sure the album has been better for it.<br><br>I am in good health too. The brie hiatus has done me much good to deal with many of the issues I was dealing with.<br><br>I am so happy to announce that my first ever GoFundMe campaign raised close to $1,000 dollars to assist me in this season of my life.<br><br>So excited for everyone to hear the record! I will be making some videos very soon to share behind the scenes footage and stories!<br><br>-Joshua Stephen Ward Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/45355502017-01-03T15:02:14-06:002017-01-03T15:02:14-06:00Happy New Year!!!Happy New Year!!!<br><br>We are excited to announce we have nearly met our goal for the GoFundMe campaign raising money for the album!<br><br>2017 is looking to be a very exciting year! Lots of music in the works and projects yet-to-be-announced! Stay tuned...<br><br> Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/45311592016-12-30T14:21:53-06:002016-12-30T14:21:53-06:00First single "Us" unveiled...To celebrate the forthcoming debut album "Be Me", here is the first track unveiled straight from the master tapes!<br><br><br>This song is dedicated to everyone who has supported me in this project morally, spiritually, financially and in whatever way a person can support someone.<br><br><br>The greatest gift you can ever give someone is believing in them and from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU TO YOU ALL!!!! <br><br><br>I give you "Us"... the first glimpse into the album that will be completed and released in January of 2017.<br><br><br>God bless and Happy New Year,<br><br>Josh3:59Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/45311112016-12-30T13:55:00-06:002017-01-03T15:04:02-06:00Album title unveiled: "Be Me"...Josh in January of 2017 will officially release his first solo album entitled "Be Me".<p>After dozens of delays and setbacks, the 3 year project will be completed and made available online.<br><br>The record was self-funded and included a last stretch GoFundMe to help Josh cover costs.<br><br>Songs will begin to be unveiled today...Stay tuned for more information.</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/45128052016-12-15T15:28:21-06:002016-12-15T15:28:21-06:00Tonight Live from Whole Foods grocery store on Airport Boulevard Mobile Alabama!Tonight from 6 to 8 Joshua Steven war will be performing a special Christmas concert in the Whole Foods Cafe.! Come sit eggnog and listen to Holiday classics performed in creative ways.Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/44666482016-11-14T18:15:35-06:002016-11-14T18:15:35-06:00Album News and Dates for November and December (Updated)Josh is hard at work completing the record and will be releasing album news weekly. Artwork in works as well as last stages of mixing.<br><br>Live dates as of now are:<br><br>November 18th at Wiedmann's in Meridian,MS 9-12pm.<br>December 10th at Hal and Mal's in Jackson, MS 7-10pm (w/J&T Vibes)<br>December 17th at Moe's BBQ in Mobile, AL 630-930pm.<br>December 30th at Wiedmann's in Meridian MS 9-12pm.<br>December 31 at Wiedmann's in Meridian MS 9-12pm.<br><br>More dates for November and December in works. Stay tuned.Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/44490662016-11-02T14:43:27-05:002016-11-02T14:43:27-05:00The Joshua Stephen Ward Go Fund Me CampaignThe Joshua Stephen Ward Go Fund Me campaign is underway to help pay medical bills and finish the debut record. Josh is in good spirits and currently getting back to health. For more information on how to help click the link below:<p>gofundme.com/fund-joshs-health-debut-album-2vb2gyk</p>Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/44073882016-10-06T15:51:43-05:002016-11-14T18:16:21-06:00New Album Release Date!After additional delays, Joshua Stephen Ward's debut album is set to be released November 14th. In coming weeks stay tuned for sneak peek behind the scenes and previews of the album!<br><br>(Update delays pushed back album release to December)Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/43578892016-09-05T17:45:38-05:002016-09-05T17:46:11-05:00Special thanks to Erin Williams at The Anniston Star!I would like to thank Erin Williams at the Anniston Star for her wonderful interview yesterday. The J &T duo show is this Saturday September 10th at the Caldwell Tavern in Anniston AL (show starts at 9pm and there is no cover!). Todd and I are looking forward to performing music from our forthcoming albums and playing our signature versions of our favorite songs!<br><br>-JoshuaJoshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/43578842016-09-05T17:35:51-05:002016-09-05T17:35:51-05:00Johnson City and Anniston shows this week!This week Joshua Stephen Ward will be performing with Todd Fulmer as the J&T Duo in Johnson City, Tennessee at the Acoustic Coffeehouse Thursday September 8th at 8pm-930. <br><br>Josh and Todd will also be playing Anniston, Alabama at Caldwell Tavern Saturday September 10th 900pm-12.<br><br>Both shows are cover free!!!Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/43473482016-08-29T14:53:22-05:002016-08-29T14:54:42-05:00J & T Duo and touring news!!!After a series of months teaming up to perform all over the South, Josh would like to formally announce the formation of the J & T Duo which consists of Joshua Stephen Ward and fellow Bay Artist Todd Fulmer.<br><br>September Touring Dates:<br><br>September- 1st Hal and Mal's Special Event in Jackson, MS 500pm-830<br><br>September 2nd- The News Restaurant in Meridian, MS 800pm-12<br><br>September 3rd- The Fair Grinds Coffeehouse in New Orleans 500pm-630<br><br>September 8th- The Acoustic Coffeehouse in Johnson City, TN 800pm-930<br><br>September 9th Private Concert in Kingsport, TN<br><br>September 10th Caldwell Tavern in Anniston, AL 900pm-1100<br><br>September 15th Newbys in Memphis, TN 10pm-1130<br><br>September 18th 181 Festival in Fairhope, AL 11am-3<br><br>September 30th Wiedmann's in Meridian, MS 900pm -12<br><br>(Also playing October 1st Wiedmann's in Meridian, MS 9000pm-12)<br> Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/43473132016-08-29T14:31:34-05:002016-08-29T14:31:34-05:00Album NewsGreat album news! Joshua Stephen Ward will officially be releasing his debut solo album in September of 2016. The album is in the final stages of production!<br><br> Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/43170352016-08-09T15:07:24-05:002016-08-09T15:07:24-05:00Texas Tour Dates!Todd Fulmer and Joshua Stephen Ward will kick off their Texas Tour today! Dates listed below!!!<br><br>August 9th Fralo's 7-10pm San Antonio<br>August 10th Cherrywood Coffee 7-9pm Austin<br>August 13th Fralo's 7-10pm San Antonio<br>August 14th The Cove 7-9pm San Antonio<br>August 18th Joe Blues 830-1030pm San AntonioJoshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/42072152016-06-01T16:25:33-05:002016-06-04T15:49:41-05:00BREAKING ANNOUNCEMENT!!! FIRST SINGLE UNVEILED!!!Today Phase One has been entered into regarding the work left to finish and launch the first studio album of Joshua Stephen Ward.<br><br>The first single track to be heard by the public will be the song "The Hunger".<br><br>Hear it here first!!!<br><br> 3:12Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/41892362016-05-20T01:23:23-05:002016-05-20T01:23:23-05:00HUGE NEWS COMING ABOUT NEW ALBUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!In the coming weeks there will be MAJOR announcements coming regarding the debut album of Joshua Stephen Ward. After many delays the record is nearing completion. Chatter has started about what has been accomplished and it sounds as if something really special is about to be released. Stay tuned!Joshua Stephen Wardtag:joshuastephenwardmusic.com,2005:Post/39937392016-01-17T20:52:16-06:002016-01-17T20:52:16-06:00New Official Site Up and Running!!!!!!!Brand new Joshua Stephen Ward official site is launched! Site content will be more developed as Josh finishes his upcoming debut record in the coming months! Online store, video blogs, interviews, song streams and tour dates coming soon!!!!!Joshua Stephen Ward