who is this?
Not unlike most plants and animals, drummer/percussionist/electronic musician/producer Joshua Van Tassel has been making sounds since he was born. Raised in rural Nova Scotia, Joshua studied rmusic at St. Francis Xavier University,the Banff Centre for the Arts, and Humber College, and where he received a Zildjian Cymbals Scholarship.While best known for his sideman work with multiple ECMA award winner David Myles, Joshua Cockerill, Royal Wood,Doug Paisley, Justin Rutledge, the Kate Rogers Band, Ronley Teper, Selina Martin, Valery Gore, The Outlanders, and many others, Joshua has an active solo career as well. Music from his 2008 debut “One Window”, and follow up ep’s “Nighttimer” and “Everyone Has it All” have been featured on the Outdoor Life Network show Departures, while his newest self titled album (released Sept. 2011) has received critical acclaim from the CBC, the Toronto Star, and NOW magazine and been chosen as one of the top 20 albums of the year by CBC Radio 2′s “The Signal”.
“Quite possibly the most haunting song we’ve heard this year.The alchemy is remarkable”
John Sakamoto, #1 on the Toronto Star Anti Hit list
“And it’s easy to see why his music has been used in theatre and TV: it’s fresh, accessible sonic experimentation, as inviting as it is unpredictable.”
Sarah Greene, NOW Magazine
“Joshua’s songs maybe be born from the tradition of folk, but refuse to align to any of the standard definitions….From start to finish, Joshua keeps you engaged but when he hits his stride you hear an artist with the potential to stand side by side with the talent he normally sits behind.”
Herohill.com
“Joshua Van Tassel has made music that feels like I am guided by the magical lady of the lake. It’s a trip I don’t want to end. Ever.”
Royal Wood
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