Joshua to Release "Happy New Year 2020 Remix"

“So long to the worst year of our lives...Happy New Year!"

In 2015, Central New Jersey singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Joshua Van Ness, wrote a song about reaching the end of a tough time and looking forward to putting a bad year in the rear view mirror. That song is "Happy New Year", and was released on Joshua's EP, "Wild" in 2017, but one listen and you'll agree, this is a song perfect for 2020!

This December, Joshua is re- releasing the song, for the first time as a single. The Track, originally produced by Brian Ostering of the award winning indie band, The Wag (Joshua plays drums in the group), has been remixed and mastered by Emmy award winning engineer, Matt Riffino. To celebrate the re-release, a crowd sourced video will accompany the song, showing Joshua's fans and friends celebrating "2020 style"...socially distant or quarantined. A video for the song will premier during a live stream on the Telegraph Hill Facebook page on Wednesday, December 16 at 7:00 PM EST and on youtube following the event. “Happy New Year 2020 Remix” will also be available for download and streaming on all major platforms. .

"It hit me a couple of months ago." Van Ness explained. "We've all been going through so much this year. The Pandemic, a stressful elections season, racial tensions across the nation, and so many of just want to be with our families, and we can't. This song is is what we are all going through in some way or another right now.. Better times are coming, we just have to hold on"

New Single, "Loosing My Mind" available at blowupradio.com !!

BlowUpRadio.com Continues with its 13th Annual Benefit for the Spondylitis Association Of America, “Banding Together”


Internet radio station and music website BlowUpRadio.com, Where NJ Rock Lives, continues its annual Banding Together: Benefit For The Spondylitis Association of America this October, once again bringing together some of the best local indie musicians from around the Garden State, and the world.

This year’s Banding Together webathon, with over 50 live performances, will be broadcast live on BlowUpRadio.com October 16th through 18th. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all performances will be done remotely from the performers’ homes or rehearsal spaces to stay within social distancing guidelines.

“I know 2020 has been a very trying year for all of us but after talking to a number of musicians and listeners, I knew we had to try to continue this annual tradition," said Lazlo, the founder of BlowUpRadio.com and the organizer of Banding Together. “We realized that bringing people together for a weekend long music festival may be exactly what we need to take our minds off everything going on in the world, and it is for a great cause that is so personal to me as my wife suffers from anylosing spondlytis (AS) and I know first hand the debilitating effects of this disease and the chronic pain and discomfort it causes.

“I am thankful that so many musicians were eager to be a part of this remotely,.” He added. “This benefit is only possible because of the amazing musicians involved.”

During the broadcast, listeners will have opportunities to donate to the Spondylitis Association Of America (SAA) and download an exclusive compilation featuring previously unreleased songs from dozens of featured artists. All money raised will go directly to the Spondylitis Association Of America (SAA) to fund research and provide the programs and services the spondylitis community has come to rely on.

Spondylitis is a genetic rheumatoid arthritic condition that causes inflammation and fusion in the vertebrae of the spine. To date, BlowUpRadio.com has raised over ten thousand dollars for the cause, and raised awareness of the genetic disease, which the Centers For Disease Control says affects more than 3.2 million adults in the US.

Artists scheduled to perform during the Banding Together webathon include: AFTYN, Aidan Jack Finnecy, Amanda Rose Riley, Big Mother Gig, Blue Vervain (Jon Khan), Catherine Wacha, Charlotte Morris, Chris Rockwell, Christian Beach, Dave Vargo, Deena & Jon (from The Cucumbers), Diego Allessandro & The Vakscenes, Don Lee, Evil Annie & The Ants, Greg McGarvey, Happy Joe Canzano, J Orellana (erase:rewind), J Thoubbs, Jason Michael, Joe Billy, Joe Mifsud, Josh Bicknell, Katye Kellye & The Interruption, Laree Cisco, Lisa M. Bello (Torment Of Giants), Lucid By Midnight, Mark Linskey (Hudson Falcons), Mark Parker, Michael Sternberg, Mike Hesson (Delsea Drive), Pat Phelan, Pete Jager (The Extras, Inc.), Rhonette Smith, Rick Dill, Rockstar Racecar, Rory D'Lasnow, Ruby Bones (Chris Fox), Sean Faust, Shotgun Bill, Sonofdov, Successful Failures, Teen Idle, The Fisherman & The Sea, The Mighty Alrighty, The Random Hubiak, The Subterraneans, The Unemployed Teachers, The Wag, Tommy Strazza, Tony Tedesco, Wiser Time (Carmen Sclafani), & Ziggy Grover

(artists performing are subject to change)

In addition to the webathon, there will be a new digital compilation, which will be available by donating to the Spondylitis Association Of America. The compilation includes 65 previously unreleased songs from: A Halo Called Fred, AFTYN, Aidan Jack Finnecy, Amanda Rose Riley, Big Mother Gig, Blue Vervain , Bruce Tunkel, Catherine Wacha, Christian Beach, Colie Brice III, Deena, Delsea Drive, Diego Allessandro, Don Lee, Dw. Dunphy, erase:rewind, Geverend Dee, Happy Joe Canzano, Hudson Falcons, J Thoubbs, Jacob Mathews, Jason Michael, Joe Billy, Joe Mifsud, Jon Caspi & The First Gun, Josh Bicknell, Joshua Van Ness, Juniper, Katye Kellye & The Interruption, Keith Beck, Little Dipper, Lucid By Midnight, Mark Parker, Matt Colligan, Michael Aquino, Michael Sternberg, Mike Ferraro, My So Called Undead Life, Pat Phelan, Pat Veil, R. G. Evans, Rick Dill, Rob Lives, Rockstar Racecar, Rory D'Lasnow, Ruby Bones, Shotgun Bill, Sid Whelan, Smallpox, Sonofdov, Teen Idle, The Adventure Soundtrack, The Candy Flowers , The Carousers, The Extras, Inc., The Fisherman & The Sea, The Gattsville Creeper, The Mighty Alrighty, The Random Hubiak, The Subterraneans, The Unemployed Teachers, Tommy Strazza, Tony Tedesco & Full Fathom 5 ft. Audrey Kate Geiger, Volcano Parking Lot, & Ziggy Grover

The compilation will be available to download starting in mid-October by donating to the Spondylitis Association of America at https://www.spondylitis.org/webathon

The Spondylitis Association Of America (SAA) is a non-profit organization that was the first and remains the largest resource for people affected by spondylitis. Through their efforts, they help advance education, research and treatment for ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and related diseases. For more than 35 years SAA has dedicated all of its resources to help improve the lives of people coping with spondylitis.

BlowUpRadio.com is “Where NJ Rock Lives”. In December they will be celebrating 20 years as a website & Internet radio station supporting New Jersey’s local, original music scene by playing predominantly unsigned New Jersey bands. For more information on Banding Together & BlowUpRadio.com go to http://www.BlowupRadio.com

For More information on the Spondylitis Association Of America go to http://www.spondylitis.org

Banding Together 2020 Compilation Track Listing
1... Matt Colligan - " Starting Again "
2... The Unemployed Teachers - " Just Another Rainy Day "
3... Joshua Van Ness - " Losing My Mind "
4... Deena - " Things Are Gonna Change "
5... Catherine Wacha - " Bullet to a Gun "
6... The Mighty Alrighty - " Luck (Acoustic Demo) "
7... A Halo Called Fred - " Giant Robot "
8... Dw. Dunphy - " (I'm Not Here To Be) Your Conscience "
9... Big Mother Gig - " Nametag (Live at Resident LA 9-13-17) "
10... The Extras, Inc. - " Out The Window "
11... Lucid By Midnight - " Everything I Need "
12... Rory D'Lasnow - " I Won't Do Anything (Live at Hobart Hall) "
13... Sonofdov - " Hard Times Don't Come (Live) "
14... Michael Sternberg - " Listen "
15... Diego Allessandro - " Jupiter Blue (Original Mix) "
16... AFTYN - " Fallin' (Acoustic) "
17... The Candy Flowers - " Around The Bend "
18... Amanda Rose Riley - " Anxiety (Demo) "
19... Juniper - " Everybody's Got A Crush On Chad (demo) "
20... The Carousers - " Cracked Pot (Live @ WTSR) "
21... erase:rewind - " Radiobomb "
22... Mark Parker - " Waiting On You "
23... Bruce Tunkel - " Time To Take Action (Alternate Outtake) "
24... The Subterraneans - " Desolate Angels "
25... The Random Hubiak - " In the Shadow of the Western Front "
26... R. G. Evans - " Dead Man's Whiskey "
27... Shotgun Bill - " Hell Bent For Leather "
28... Delsea Drive - " Through The Night (Acoustic) "
29... Jason Michael - " Blind Cinema Scenario "
30... Joe Billy - " Here Today (Full Band Version) "
31... Jon Caspi & The First Gun - " The DJ (Live at 650) "
32... Happy Joe Canzano - " First Day of Spring "
33... The Adventure Soundtrack - " Ocean Pride (Live 8-16-2018) "
34... Don Lee - " We Don't Care "
35... Geverend Dee - " Liar Paradox Blues "
36... Smallpox - " Ain't That Right (Acoustic) "
37... Jacob Mathews - " Ghost "
38... Pat Phelan - " Ghost "
39... Rob Lives - " Greater Than "
40... Mike Ferraro - " Flatten The Curve "
41... Joe Mifsud - " Waiting for the Cure "
42... Aidan Jack Finnecy - " Untitled For Now "
43... Katye Kellye & The Interruption - " Heart Trouble (Live at Jersey Shore Arts Center) "
44... My So Called Undead Life - " Goddamn Zombies (Dead Embrace Mix) "
45... The Gattsville Creeper - " Blow Up Radio "
46... Rockstar Racecar - " Energizer "
47... Keith Beck - " King Of The World "
48... Colie Brice III - " Say What You Want "
49... Teen Idle - " Sometimes (Stripped Down Version) "
50... Tony Tedesco & Full Fathom 5 ft. Audrey Kate Geiger - " All It Takes "
51... Michael Aquino - " Cape May Warbler "
52... Hudson Falcons - " Back In The Van "
53... Blue Vervain - " Broken English (acoustic demo) "
54... Rick Dill - " Burning Trails (Live) "
55... Ruby Bones - " You're Still Here (In a Pandemic Version) "
56... Christian Beach - " Stuff We Don't Use "
57... Tommy Strazza - " Move Along (Live) "
58... Sid Whelan - " This Old Well (Ain't Got Rain) "
59... Ziggy Grover - " Post Haec "
60... Volcano Parking Lot - " Great Beyond "
61... J Thoubbs - " Hidden Variables "
62... Pat Veil - " Scene Clean (Alternate Version) "
63... Little Dipper - " Fall "
64... Josh Bicknell - " Think It Through "
65... The Fisherman & The Sea - " The Burglars Are Back In Town (Live on the Tube) "

Collision Drumsticks Endorsement

I am very excited to announce that I am officially a Collision Drumsticks artist !!!!. To put it simply, these are the best drumsticks I’ve ever used and the team at Collision has an enthusiasm that is contagious and inspiring. I look forward to a long, healthy partnership! Here is the official announcement:


"A R T I S T / / A N N O U N C E M E N T


We are extremely proud to sign Joshua Van Ness to the Collision Drumsticks Roster! We are thrilled to welcome Joshua as an Approach level Collision artist. Joshua plays with 7A Standard Collision Drumsticks.

Joshual is an incredible ambassador for the Collision brand and fully endorses our products, stating:


"I play Collision's 7A sticksCollision's sticks are incredibly well balanced, durable and consistent.I recommend Collision's sticks because of their quality and their great feel!"


Check out Joshual discussing sticks, music and more below!


Visit Joshua's Artist profile:
https://collisiondrumsticks.com/artists/joshua-van-ness/"

Joshua Van Ness partners with Attack Drumheads

I am incredibly excited to announce that I am officially an Attack Drumheads artist. I was first turned on to Attack by my friend, Joe Beninati. I was surprised to hear that Joe was using, and endorsing Attack. My perception of the brand was that they are for heavy metal. I was surprised to find that Attack heads actually provide a great deal of tone and color, while still maintaining presence and punch.

Over the last several months, I’ve gotten to know some of the folks at Attack. They are incredibly supportive, attentive and generally have the back of working drummers like me!

I look forward to a long, successful relationship!

Nov 3, opening for Trigger Hippy (featuring Steve Gorman of The Black Crowes)

I remember the first time I heard The Black Crowes. I was a child. MTV was left on in the other room. The song “Jealous Again” came on and I stopped what I was doing. When the drums kicked in, I ran to the TV! And so a love affair with the music of The Black Crowes began! fast forward almost 30 years, and now I will be opening for the drummer who started it all for me, Steve Gorman! What’s even more exciting is that he is now with a great band called Trigger Hippy who have just released their 2nd album. On November 3, I will have the honor of opening the show when Trigger Hippy comes to White Eagle Hall, in Jersey City, NJ. I’ll be performing a solo/acoustic set of my original music. Doors are at 7PM! email joshuavanness@gmail.com for tickets.

The Wag returns to Stone Pony (after Ben Folds & Violent Femmes on Summer Stage)

On Friday, Aug 2, The Wag (with Joshua Van Ness on drums) will return to the Stone Pony! This is a special late show (9:45 ) inside, after the Ben Folds & Violent Femmes show on The Summer Stage. You can buy special priced tickets, good for the entire show at <a href=" "> https://www.thewagband.com/store/1-ticket-for-the-wag-at-the-stone-pony-locals-only-stage-with-ben-folds-the-violent-femmes-on-the-summer-stage-on-8-2-19/?fbclid=IwAR0o1dh6byrTR5hIMaAd6pK9Ei3gNH12skDbNyyZhO5c2WO_CvOWmfJOfA8</a>

Joshua Van Ness partners with 7Drums Custom Drums

Press Release from 7Drums Custom Drums:

“Please join us in welcoming Joshua Van Ness to the #7drums #FAMI7Y !

We are excited to have his versatility and experience and look forward to this partnership!

Here's a little more about Joshua!

Drummer, guitarist, vocalist, composer and actor, Joshua Van Ness, was born into a musical family. At the age of 12, he was gifted his first drum kit, and his love affair with music began! Joshua took some drum lessons along the way, but learned most by listening to tape cassettes of Prince, The Black Crowes & Aerosmith, often singing and playing drums at the same time. In his late teens, Joshua started playing guitar and writing songs. Perhaps because Joshua is a singer/songwriter, his playing always embodies a “song first” mentality, and often has a soulful lean.

Van Ness has toured the US and performed internationally as a drummer and guitarist. In 2016, Joshua joined pop/rock band, The Wag. In 2018, The Wag, celebrated their 20yr anniversary with a tour and by releasing a full length album, “We Carry On”, featuring 2 songs written by Van Ness (including the title track).

In 2019 Joshua signed on as the musical director of the “How it Ends” podcast, composing the show’s theme song and scoring it’s sound track. Joshua also plays the character Nolan Jones.

Currently, Joshua Van Ness is prepping for the release of his 6th solo album, “SoulRock” and will tour regionally in support of the new record. You will also find Joshua on the road with The Wag, performing solo shows, subbing on drums for bands like Lost Romance and The Strazzacasters, or playing drums with his tribute band Power of 3, which celebrates the music of classic power trios from Rush to RUN DMC.

“Every day, I fall deeper in love with music. I simply try to put every ounce of myself into everything I do”-Joshua Van Ness. -

David Avila

Joshua Van Ness Launches pre-sale for new solo album, "soulrock"

Joshua is releasing album of new songs entitled “Soulrock,” later this year, and is inviting you to be a part of the journey via a Pre-Sale! All pledge amounts of $10 or more will receive a signed CD copy of the new album and a digital download card! There are special rewards, everything from taco dinners to house concerts, for different contribution amounts. Click here for a special video message from Joshua and to to pre-order your copy of “Soulrock”!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/joshuavanness/soulrock-new-album-by-joshua-van-ness-pre-sale?ref=creator_nav

“This is an album that I’ve been wanting to make for a while”, explains Joshua Van Ness.” I really made it a point to explore my soulful influences, yet still keep the rock intensity that I love so much”

There will be more info about “SoulRock” in the coming weeks. Check back soon!

The Wag "We Carry On"

What is the mark of a true band?  I mean, what makes people say, “now, THAT’S a BAND” versus someone saying, “they are a band?”  Is it their connections?  The scope of their roster?  Their tour schedules?  The size of their fanbase?  Their image? 

Shoreworld: The Wag— ‘We Carry On’

Got songs? Got harmonies? Got fun and unbridled enthusiasm? Then you’ve got The Wag! Hailing from the Bayshore area of New Jersey, this four-piece unit has been entertaining and moving audiences for over 20 years but still sounds as fresh as it did on day one! With four alternating lead vocalists, catchy melodies, and sophisticated harmonies, they will take you on a journey of pop-rock delight!

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