WELCOME / NEWS
Joshua Zarbo is a bass player living in Austin, Texas.
January 15th 2010:
Until the website is revamped, for show dates and news please visit my FACEBOOK page and "Become a Fan" of the site. Thanks very much.
March 8th 2008:
Last week I played bass on a tune written by my friends Kat Edmonson and Kevin Lovejoy. They wrote the tune hoping that it would inspire those who heard it to participate in making a positive change in this world, not only in politics but in a broader humanitarian sense. They also made a cool video to illustrate their message. I hope the music inspires you to participate in making change for the better. I'll be posting the tune on my MYSpace page shortly. For now, enjoy the video linked below.
I felt truly humbled and inspired to be working with such a talented pool of musicians. We recorded the tune at Treefort Studios here in Austin, Texas. Treefort is an amazing studio that has recording equipment dating from the 1950's all the way to the 21st century. Very cool indeed.
Kat Edmonson - Vocals
Kevin Lovejoy - Keyboards
JJ Johnson - Drums
Ephraim Owens - Trumpet
Billy Cassis - Guitar
JZ - Bass
Enjoy!
Be The Change That You Want To See video
Kat Edmonson
Treefort Studios
October 29th 2007:
Future Clouds & Radar played a great show this past Friday night at EMO'S here in Austin. Thanks to the Fiery Furnaces and everyone who came out for the show. You can view a spirited but fuzzed-out snippet of our show on YOUTUBE.
Here is a clip.
Future Clouds & Radar at EMO'S
In other news, click the link below to take a trip to my new favorite place.
The Star Apple Kingdom
More shows for Future Clouds & Radar in November. Check the APPEARANCES page for details.
August 3rd 2007:
Thanks to everyone who came out to the Bass Clinic/Master Class at the Lone Star School of Music last Sunday. It was a great time.
More shows with TIA CARRERA and Future Clouds & Radar in August and September. Check the APPEARANCES page for times and location.
More info:
http://www.futurecloudsandradar.com/
http://www.myspace.com/tiacarrera
July 22nd 2007:
I will be playing bass with Future Clouds & Radar on Saturday, August 4th at Emo's Lounge. FCR tops the bill for this show and their new album is one of the best records I have heard so far this year. Thanks to Robert Harrison and Josh Gravelin for inviting me to be a part of this show.
Check the APPEARANCES page for times and location.
More info:
http://www.futurecloudsandradar.com/
http://www.emosaustin.com/
July 11th 2007:
More details on the Master Class scheduled for Sunday, July 29th....
Lone Star School of Music Press Release: "Get the fundamental low-down from the bassist who helped put SPOON on the map. Joshua will cover topics such as creating memorable bass lines and arranging within a rhythm section as well as giving some practical advice that every bass player should know!" There will be a question and answer portion at the end of the class. The Master Class will also serve as an introduction to an eight-week course starting in August which will cover the same topics. Check the APPEARANCES page for times and location. Please contact Lone Star School of Music to sign up for the eight-week course. 512.524.5252 or
http://www.lonestarschoolofmusic.com/
July 1st 2007:
The Master Class has been rescheduled for Sunday, July 29th. Here are the details...
I am going to be teaching a Master Class at the Lone Star School of Music. During the class I'll be talking about a variety of topics, including bass playing fundamentals but mostly emphasizing how to create good bass lines. It is free and open to the general public. I am a current faculty member at the school and this formal clinic will be an introduction to an on-going group class that will meet weekly at the school starting in August. There will be opportunities for questions/answers during and after the Master Class. The APPEARANCES page has all of the details. Hope to see you on July 29th.
June 25th 2007:
I recorded bass today for a song on the next Palm School Choir cd. The Palm School Choir is a public school music choir/band directed by my friend, Gavin Tabone. To learn more about the Palm School Choir and to possibly/maybe/hopefully donate some cash to this amazing public school music program, visit the site below. Thanks.
http://www.palmschoolchoir.com/
June 22nd 2007:
I recently played with Austin's psychedelic fuzz gods TIA CARRERA for the Sweatbox Studio Grand reOpening Bash. Below is a photo album from the event which celebrated the reopening of the studio after the original location was destroyed in a fire last year. Thanks to TIA CARRERA and their bassist Andrew Duplantis for inviting me to sit-in and make the low flow. Enjoy...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbfotos
June 2nd 2007:
The Master Class scheduled for June 10th at the Lone Star School of Music has been postponed. I will announce a new date soon. Thanks.
May 16th 2007:
I am going to be teaching a Master Class at the Lone Star School of Music in June. During the class I'll be talking about a variety of topics, including bass playing fundamentals and how to create good bass lines. It is free and open to the general public. I am a current faculty member at the school and this formal clinic will be an introduction to an on-going group class that will meet weekly at the school throughout the summer. There will be opportunities for questions/answers during and after the Master Class. The APPEARANCES page has all of the details. Hope to see you in June.