- Joe Firstman【 3 albums 39 lyrics 】
- Joe Firstman (born December 12, 1979) is an American multi-genre singer, songwriter, and late-night bandleader. He was the bandleader from 2005–2009 on American late night television program Last Call with Carson Daly broadcast on NBC. Firstman is now independently recording and touring.
Musical career
In 2002, Joe Firstman signed a major-label deal with Atlantic Records. He released a widely praised EP Wives Tales, and later that year, a full-length album, The War of Women, revealing the full scope of the then-23-year-old’s prodigious talents. In support of this record, Firstman and his band toured nationally, opening for acts such as Jewel, Sheryl Crow, and Willie Nelson. Unheard of for a warm up act, his brief, eight-song set earned him a standing ovation in New York City's Radio City Music Hall. Joe Firstman received public praise and admiration for his 'amazing bluesy voice,' 'walloping the audience with his energy' and for having the 'audience hung on his every word.' That band is notable for having helped launch the careers of My Morning Jacket guitarist Carl Broemel, Lady Antebellum guitarist Slim Gambill, and Rival Sons drummer Mike Miley.
In 2005, Joe Firstman left Atlantic Records to become the bandleader for NBC's late-night program, Last Call with Carson Daly. In November 2005 Joe Firstman became the official house band leader for Last Call. Notable members of his band include Kamasi Washington, Thundercat (musician), Kenny Aronoff, Mike Miley (Rival Sons), Brian Wright (musician), Zane Musa, Zane Carney, Mark Bryan, Marc Ford, and Ryan Porter. Firstman wrote the majority of the material the band performed. 'His new gig didn't prevent him from continuing to write music, and in 2006 he released the EP Live at the Sandbox. He would continue to self-release records throughout his tenure on the show, releasing DrAMA! in 2007 and Fell Swoops in 2008. In 2009, NBC decided to go in another direction with Last Call', ending the in-studio format, freeing up Firstman to focus on songwriting. Firstman continued to self-release albums including the LP El Porto and the EP Live at the Treehouse, both in 2010, and Swear It Was A Dream in 2011.
In 2011, Joe Firstman formed the band Cordovas in Nashville, Tennessee, and released the self-titled full length album Cordovas and a live album later that year. Cordovas played two sets at the 2012 Wakarusa Music and Art Festival in Ozark, AR. Cordovas are currently recording an album produced by Kenneth Pattengale of The Milk Carton Kids.
While consistently touring across North America, Joe Firstman continues 'to draw on a rich tapestry of style and genre. It’s genre-blending to the point of genre-defying.' In 2014, he released 'Love Bravely.' Brooklyn, NY based The Deli Magazine says: 'In addition to being a bottomless well of natural songwriting talent with years of touring experience with A-list acts, Firstman can claim four years acting as bandleader for The Carson Daly show. The role required a high level of day-to-day adaptability, which plays strongly into the polish and cohesion of 'Love Bravely,'' going on to call the record 'magic' and 'magnetic.'
Discography
Wives Tales [EP] (2003, Atlantic Records)
The War of Women (2003, Atlantic Records)
Live at the Sandbox (2006, Beverly Martel Music)
DrAMA! (2007, 1stman Music)
Fell Swoops (2008, 1stman Music)
El Porto (2010, Rock Ridge Music)
Live at the Treehouse (2010, Rock Ridge Music)
Swear It Was a Dream (2011, 1stman Music)
Cordovas (2011, 1stman Music)
Cordovas Live From Nashville (2011, 1stman Music)
Los Angeles 2002-2005, Vol. 1-11 [11 EPs] (2012, 1stman Music)
Love Bravely (2014, 1stman Music)
Prison Guards [EP] (2015, 1stman Music) - Sorted by ＞ Sorted by album (Time) Sorted by song name (Characters) Sorted by other
- Album name Release Date Song
-
Swear It Was A Dream
2011
1.Take The Rain (Provided)
2.Angel Moon (Provided)
3.Carolina (Provided)
4.Who's Turnin Your Light Out? (Provided)
5.Standin On The Porch (Provided)6.Birthday Party (Provided)
7.Wild Fire (Provided)
8.Born Dreamer (Provided)
9.Falling White Flowers (Provided)
10.Gone (Provided) -
El Porto
2010
1.700 Lb Piano (Provided)
2.Crowded Town (Provided)
3.House (Provided)
4.Marlene And Her Sisters (Provided)
5.Mr Winston (Provided)6.On A String (Provided)
7.Only For A While
8.The Candle Maker (Provided)
9.The One That Makes You Happy (Provided)
10.Today (Provided) -
Miscellaneous
1.After Los Angeles
2.Introduction to The War of Women
3.Car Door (Dancing In The Aisles)
4.Now You're Gorgeous, Now You're Gone
5.Lies
6.Can't Stop Loving You
7.Speak Your Mind
8.Saving All The Love
9.Chasing You Down
10.The Adventures Of The Empress Of Harlem And The Amazing Subway Boy11.Savannah
12.Breaking All The Ground
13.Shannon Marie
14.Buy Me A Bourbon
15.Secondhand Grave
16.Slave Or Siren
17.Beautiful
18.Breaking All Ground
19.Fly Away
【Correction of errors in the album information】