A pre thought (in the 1st person…). I reckon Bio's are bit overrated, so much hype and 'smoke and mirrors' in the biz… - just let the music do the talking…go and listen and see if you like it!
Overall about Josh Light (Licht)
As a drummer…
Josh is a graduate of The Victorian College of the Arts (class of 03’) and was a finalist (3rd) in ‘Australia’s Best Up and Coming Drummer Competition’ (yr2000). As a drummer Josh is a groove specialist and has done thousands of gigs around Victoria and Australia. He was a cofounder of the band Fats Wah Wah and has played drums with other acts Xavier Rudd, Daisy West, The DFG, Symbiosis, and (the late) Heath King - to name a few. These bands have been supported by and received airplay on Triple J, Triple R and PBS FM.
As a Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist
As well as continuing to develop his skills as a drummer, Josh has dedicated himself to becoming a talented songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist. With a knack for great melodies and a way with words, Josh's style is as elegant in it's simplicity as it is profound in it's substance. Generally Josh writes and composes in the Country, Celtic, Roots and Folk genres. Instruments played by Josh include (the Drums and various Percussion), Voice, Low Whistle, Guitar and the Uilleann Pipes.
About ‘Josh Light and the Unfurling’
Josh has recently finished recording his debut singer songwriter album featuring original songs and instrumental compositions. The album is called ‘Half Light Dreamer’. For this process he assembled a very special collective called ‘The Unfurling’. Each member is widely respected in their own right. ‘The Unfurling’ members are Tanya Bradley - Violin. Corey Romeo – Mandolin and Mandola and Christian Meyer – Electric and Acoustic Guitar. Fused with Josh’s timeless songs, ‘ Josh Light and The Unfurling' create some timeless musical magic to be sure…to be sure. Half Light Dreamer is available for limited streaming and purchase through bandcamp.
Recordings as drummer
Josh was the drummer on the following recordings, some are available for listening, some not –
Neon Babylon 'self titled' EP 1996, Define This self titled Album 1999, The Earthlings self titled EP 2001, Baba Ghanoush self titled EP 2001, Jacqui Sterling - ‘Bird in The Hand’ EP 2001, Heath King – Various home 2002, DFG (listen to on Youtube) – ‘Long Gone The Day’ Album 2005, Jed Rowe – 'Life’ EP 2005, Symbiosis - ‘Wishing Well’ EP 2005 and ‘Self titled’ album 2008, Fats Wah Wah (listen to on Bandcamp) – self titled studio album 2006, Live at St Andrews album 2008, 'Surf’s Up In Gembrook' studio Album – 2009, ‘Monstereo Delicioso’ Live at St Andrews Pub, double album 2012, Daisy West – ‘Live at the EOTL Festival’, EP 2013, Blin Vanheems - ‘Paper Crowns’ studio album 2014, Daisy West -(listen to on Youtube) – 'Bellis Perennis’ studio album 2019.