1. Tim's Blues		0:43 	
2. I'm Going Away		4:03 	
3. I Was Born To Play The Blues		5:54 	
4. Detroit Michigan		4:28 	
5. Detroit Lady		3:36 
6. Funky Man Of The Blues	3:08 	
7. Sit Back And Let The World Go By		4:09 	
8. Born In The Dog House	5:23 	
9. I'm Down For That	3:44 	
10. I Can't Win For Losin'		2:32 	
11. I Paid The Doctor	4:23 	
12. Blue Collar Bluesman	3:58 	
13. I was Born To Play The Blues (Radio Edit)	4:23 	
14. Blue Collar Bluesman (Radio Edit)	3:10

Motor City Josh has a mission to bring the "Funky Blues You Can't Refuse!" to everyone: young, old, black, white, rich or poor all over the planet. If there are 50 people or 5000 you will get a great show with loads of entertainment.

No one has more fun on stage than Josh and it is very contagious to the crowd. We have made people p*** themselves because they don't wanna go to the bathroom in fear of missing something. When you come to a show you will laugh, dance, drink lots, talk loud and have a funky good time!

Josh started as a full time Blues musician back in 1991 with The Curtis Sumter Project. Then went on to form Motor City Josh & The Big 3 in 1994. From 2000 to 2004 Josh was based in Atlanta and has a great following there. Detroit Michigan native Motor City Josh is currently based out of Chicago IL. Performing around 300 shows a year which include most of the United States, England and Scotland, Josh has built a substantial following everywhere he goes. If this is your first time visiting the web site or learning about the band, welcome to the rapidly growing family of 'Funky Blues You Can't Refuse! We are probably motorin' to a town near you!

"I have thousands of fans all around this land that tell me I'm great all the time/But I can't get a record deal to save my life and it kinda blows my mind" sings Motor City Josh on the Bluegrass title cut to "Blues Collar Blues Man" (***) . I'm surprised too considering the guy's definitely got the goods. The Southern Rock thunder of "I'm Goin' Away", Chris Cain-like swing/shuffles that I like to call "swuffles" ("I Can't Win For Losing"), funky fat Albert King Blues swagger of "I Paid The Doctor", "Funky Man Of The Blues" and "I'm Down With That" in addition to the lean n' muscular midetempo pounders "I Was Born To Play The Blues" & "Born In The Dog House" are all high caliber originals. Josh's guitar licks are crisp and (Albert) King-like in tone plus his voice is full of charm and range recalling Cain and Dr. John ("Sit Back And Let The World Go By", "I Paid The Doctor"). This disc is at least better than half of the stuff you'll hear any day on Alligator, Blind Pig et al. visit motorcityjosh.com and tell me I'm wrong. ~ "BluesCritic.com" ---matlachamariners.org

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1 	Forty Four 	2:22
2 	Spoonful 	4:07
3 	Evil Is Goin' On 	5:08
4 	Back Door Man 	4:09
5 	300 Ibs Of Joy 	3:15
6 	I Ain't Superstitious 	2:57
7 	Sittin' On Top Of The World 	2:45
8 	Smokestack Lightin' 	5:30
9 	Little Red Rooster 	2:53
10 	Built For Comfort 	2:55
11 	Meet Me In The Bottom 	3:59
12 	Wang Dang Doodle 	3:48
13 	Goin' Down Slow 	4:42

Motor City Josh - vocals, guitars, tambourine
Johnny Rhoades - guitar, backing vocals
Chris Douglas - bass
Justin Headley - drums
Shawn McDonald - piano, organ
Jason Rocci - harmonica
Stacia Ford, Eric Savage, Chester Burnett- backup vocals

Motor City Josh released Forty Four on his own Ford Music Co. imprint. Every blues man worth his salt has latched on to a Howlin’ Wolf tune or two in their career. Motor City Josh Ford is enamored enough of the blues giant to have released this collection of all Howlin’ Wolf covers. That he does so with sizzling chops and wholly impressive vocals speaks volumes to his talent. The CD, at least his 10th, features guest Jason Ricci’s harp on a handful of numbers, in addition to Ford’s band and other locals sitting in. The star of the show, however, is unquestionably Motor City Josh. He’s always been an enticing figure with his swagger and humor sharing equal space. Both are in abundance here. The opening title piece sets the hard driving pace, and his takes on “Spoonful,” “Evil Is Goin’ On,” “Back Door Man,” “I Ain’t Superstition,” “Sittin’ On Top pf the World,” “Little Red Rooster,” a rollicking “Wang Dang Doodle” and other Wolf classics does both the Wolf and Josh proud. This isn’t a mere album of covers – it’s a killer disc. Pretty impressive liners from Josh, as well! ---bluenight.com

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1. Big Boss Man (3:30)				play
2. I'm Ready (3:29)
3. Shake Your Money Maker (4:01)
4. The Sky Is Cryin' (5:35)
5. The Kitty Cat Song (2:12)
6. Rollin' & Tumblin' (5:50)
7. Litle Red Rooster (4:38)
8. Crazy Love (2:45)
9. King Bee (4:26)				play
10.Ice Cream Man (4:06)
11.Big Fat Blues (3:58)
12.The Bluesman (3:24)
13.No Fish (2:23)
14"Dangerous" Dan's Boogie (3:42)

Josh Ford - Guitar & Vocals

Recorded between 1995 and 2001, this CD is the first all-acoustic recording by Motor City Josh. Detroit Michigan native Motor City Josh was briefly based in Chicago and then moved back to Home to Detroit. Performing around 300 shows a year which include most of the United States, England and Scotland, Josh has built a substantial following everywhere he goes. A variety of original tunes, as well as some covers are featured on this disc. Long time fans of Josh's acoustic shows will hear many favorites. (Yes, it has the "Kitty Cat" song.)

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