Since the finale of The X Factor USA, lots of Josh Krajcik fans have been asking about how to get a hold of Josh’s pre-XFactor CD’s. Prior to auditioning for The X Factor USA, Josh fronted the Josh Krajcik Band, a 3 piece blues-rock band. From the official Josh Krajcik Wikipedia entry:
After years of performing solo and in bands, Josh was introduced to bass player Mitch Pinkston in Bowling Green, Ohio. Once Mitch graduated from Bowling Green State University, he moved to Columbus. Josh would visit and play acoustic shows with Mitch. In 2005, Josh booked a full band show at a venue called The Blues Station (now The Garage Bar) without having a drummer for the band. Josh asked the sound engineer at the club, Eric French, if he knew anybody that could sit in and play drums for the show. Eric introduced Josh to local drummer Corey Gillen, and the three would continue performing together as Josh Krajcik Band through 2011, with rhythm guitar player, Eric French, added to the band in early 2011.
After the formation of Josh Krajcik Band, Josh promptly recorded the band’s first record “Ghosts” (2005) with Joe Viers at Schwab Studios in Columbus, Ohio. Shortly after, the band went on tour to support Hollywood Records artist, and fellow Ohio native, Gran Bel Fisher. On tour they opened for such prestigious artists as: Corinne Bailey Rae, Brandi Carlile, and The Fray. After performing at Bonnaroo in 2006, they appeared on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live and NPR’s renowned World Café in 2007.
Upon their return to Ohio, Josh Krajcik Band continued building its fan-base in the mid-west by playing live shows in Columbus (Comfest), Wooster (Javapalooza, WoosterFest), Cleveland (Brother’s Lounge), Cincinnati (Mt Adams Music Festival), Toledo, Newport (Southgate House), and Nashville (The Billy Block Show). They also began working on songs for their second record, “Atavistic.” Looking to build upon the feel and mood of “Ghosts,” they again worked with co-producer/engineer Joe Viers, this time at Sonic Lounge Studios in Grove City, Ohio. A release party was held for “Atavistic” on February 11, 2011, at Victory’s in the Columbus, Ohio, Brewery District.[5]
While many of Josh’s family, friends and early fans have both of the JKB releases, millions of fans worldwide are searching for copies. As part of the X Factor agreement, Josh had to pull both Ghosts and Atavistic from the “shelves” of Amazon, iTunes and other vendors. Yesterday, Josh’s mom, Lisa, indicated that neither of these releases will be made available for purchase. While unfortunate for all the fans eagerly awaiting a Josh Krajcik CD, all of us who have supported Josh, Corey and Mitch for years sure feel lucky to have copies!
From her Twitter page:
Nothing like being OWNED, no freedom here its all about money and Big Money doesnt like to share!
This is sad. For Josh. For his band. It’s also unfair but I’m sure Josh knew he was giving up ownership of his life when he signed the contract to be a constestant… what he probably did not expect was to be a finalist. Personally, he’s a bigger winner as a runner up than as the winner. I suspected the CD’s were pulled while he was a contestant because I could not find his music anywhere – I am sad they are now not going to be available at all. Imagine being the $5 million dollar winner and how much less say Melanie gets. I hope Josh signs with anyone BUT those associated with the X Factor.
Best of luck Josh – you deserve only awesome things from here on out!
I hope that Simon Signs him and I feel he will try for sure. I personally think Simon knows A great thing. Later when Josh is famous and his music is in all our living rooms , cars where ever then he can worry about the things he did early on. Right now he needs to focus . We heard him and we were awe struck and none of us will rest until I we see him get all the recognition he deserves. I cant wait Josh and when you come to North Carolina I will be the old lady with tears in her eyes . Your music has touched my heart.
That is not being owned. Josh entered the contest to make money. He didn’t use any original music on X-FACTOR because he said he had bigger plans for his own music. He will now be able to release his original music on a larger label and make some money. Remember he was slinging burritos as an indie artist.
Poor audio but still Josh…………http://youtu.be/H7AiupCZsso
Josh, hope you’re doing well. We sure miss your performances but know we have to be patient. Thank you for all the updates. It is greatly appreciated. You are a gem.
BTW, I’ve tried finding ‘Up to the Mountain’ to buy and download, but have had no luck. Is it not available? I really
loved the way you sang it and want so much to purchase it. Is there any way you can make that possible. Thanks so much for all
you do to keep us informed. Love you and miss you!
Oi Josh,sou do Brasil, adorei sua voz, sempre que quero ficar em paz, escuto você cantando em meu not, mas não é o bastante, quando vai gravar seu CD e ser disponível ao publico?
Aguardo ansiosa….