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Josiah James
Birth nameJosiah James Meeker
BornSacramento, California
OriginCool, California
GenresChristian alternative rock, pop rock, indie rock
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, guitarist, worship leader
Instrument(s)vocals, guitar
Years active2008–present
Websitejosiahjames.com
Musical artist

Josiah James Meeker, known professionally as Josiah James, is an American Christian musician and guitarist, who plays alternative rock, pop rock, and indie rock music. Meeker has released two full length studio albums, The Morning Light (2009) and All Forgotten Things (2012). He has released Four extended plays, Oceans (2010), Heaven Came Down (2012), Identity (2014), and All That I’ve Become (2018).

Early life

Josiah James Meeker was born in Sacramento, California. He became a songwriter at fourteen years-old, and started playing the guitar, while his parents owned and operated a local coffeehouse. He started full time touring, when he was just 18 years old.

Career

His music recording career began in 2009, with the studio album, The Morning Light, that was independently released on April 25, 2009. He released two extended plays, Oceans on November 2, 2010, and Heaven Came Down on November 27, 2012, a Christmas-themed musical work. The next release was his second studio album, All Forgotten Things, that was released on January 6, 2012. He released, Identity, on May 13, 2014, which was his third extended play. Songs from Identity were covered by popular Christian musician Lincoln Brewster and band Audio Adrenaline, with fans taking the songs as their own works, respectively.

Discography

Studio albums

  • The Morning Light (2009)
  • All Forgotten Things (2012)

Extended plays

  • Oceans (2010)
  • Heaven Came Down (2012)
  • Identity (2014)

References

  1. Josiah, James Meeker. "Josiah James Meeker". instagram.com. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  2. Cummings, Tony (March 11, 2016). "Josiah James: A Californian songsmith seeking the Distant Lights". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
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  4. Murphy, Josh (November 9, 2010). "Interview – Josiah James". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  5. Cooley, Bryce (September 3, 2014). "Interview – Josiah James". Christ Core. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  6. Gibson, Paul (September 13, 2009). "Album Review: The Morning Light By Josiah James". Christian Rock 20. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  7. Scott L. (November 8, 2010). "Review – Josiah James – Oceans". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  8. Hatch, Cimarron (December 23, 2012). "Review – Josiah James – Heaven Came Down". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  9. Cummings, Tony (June 17, 2014). "Review: All Forgotten Things – Josiah James". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  10. Hatch, Cimarron (January 6, 2012). "Review – Josiah James – All Forgotten Things Down". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  11. Andre, Jonathan (August 20, 2014). "Music Reviews: Josiah James – Identity EP". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved March 12, 2016.

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