October 30, 2009

Kitchen Update # 12,395

October 6, 2009

My many apologies that my blog has gone unattended lately. Part of it has been my fling with Twitter and part of it is that I have spent day and night trying to get my voice to hit 5 octaves. Having discovered it is not possible, thanks to this gentleman, I will be blogging again shortly. Thank you.

August 4, 2009

It’s…..an UPDATE!!

July 14, 2009

Thanks to Imogen for this truly delicious find.

June 20, 2009
G’day Wanted to take a moment to share how truly touched I was by last nights celebration at the Hollywood Bowl. As an L.A. native, it really doesn’t get much better than the Bowl. I’ve been going since I was a kid and its an institution of greatness. Every time I’ve had a chance to set foot on that stage, great memories have been made and last night was no exception. Of all the shows the Bowl puts on during its summer season, this one is particularly close to my heart because of the money raised for Music Matters. Music Matters is an organization that brings music education and inspiration to thousands of young people in my hometown. Last night was sold out and they raised over a million dollars for THANK YOU for making that happen. I also want to thank the great fans who, in their seemingly never ending quest to help make a difference, bought a rather pricey page in the program…every dollar of it going to Music Matters. http://www.laphil.com/support/music_matters.cfm Met and made quite a few friends last night as well. Hanging out with Fred Willard and Eric Idle who are two of my comedy heros was a blast. As was getting to know everyone who works in and around the L.A. Phil. As an artist who doesn’t really fit into specific category, to feel part of such a culturally significant organization and to share that support means the world to me. This Hall of Fame award is really the first award ever given to me in my career. The first was Most Promising Newcomer ‘94, handed to me by my 7’th grade music class. 15 years later it seems strange receiving anything that feels like a “lifetime achievement”. It also makes me inspired to keep my head down, work even harder, and hopefully live up to everything that it means. And to me, personally and professionally, this one means a great deal. Thats all for now from this gloomy grateful day josh ;)

G’day

Wanted to take a moment to share how truly touched I was by last nights celebration at the Hollywood Bowl. As an L.A. native, it really doesn’t get much better than the Bowl. I’ve been going since I was a kid and its an institution of greatness. Every time I’ve had a chance to set foot on that stage, great memories have been made and last night was no exception. Of all the shows the Bowl puts on during its summer season, this one is particularly close to my heart because of the money raised for Music Matters. Music Matters is an organization that brings music education and inspiration to thousands of young people in my hometown. Last night was sold out and they raised over a million dollars for THANK YOU for making that happen. I also want to thank the great fans who, in their seemingly never ending quest to help make a difference, bought a rather pricey page in the program…every dollar of it going to Music Matters.

http://www.laphil.com/support/music_matters.cfm

Met and made quite a few friends last night as well. Hanging out with Fred Willard and Eric Idle who are two of my comedy heros was a blast. As was getting to know everyone who works in and around the L.A. Phil. As an artist who doesn’t really fit into specific category, to feel part of such a culturally significant organization and to share that support means the world to me. This Hall of Fame award is really the first award ever given to me in my career. The first was Most Promising Newcomer ‘94, handed to me by my 7’th grade music class. 15 years later it seems strange receiving anything that feels like a “lifetime achievement”. It also makes me inspired to keep my head down, work even harder, and hopefully live up to everything that it means. And to me, personally and professionally, this one means a great deal.

Thats all for now from this gloomy grateful day

josh ;)

June 10, 2009

Me, Marius, and a musical spirit tinkering about. 

June 5, 2009
I’ve finally decided after months of staring out various car windows that I can make time for this.  twitter.com/joshgroban

I’ve finally decided after months of staring out various car windows that I can make time for this. 

twitter.com/joshgroban

This is what my dog is up to when I’m away doing promo. Is it wrong to be jealous of how many friends your pet has? Is that an ostrich? If he’s gotten a role in a disney film before me I’m going to be mad. 

This is what my dog is up to when I’m away doing promo. Is it wrong to be jealous of how many friends your pet has? Is that an ostrich? If he’s gotten a role in a disney film before me I’m going to be mad. 

June 3, 2009
Josh Squared: The Reunion  Joshua Bell and I got together again in NYC to record a song for his upcoming CD. It was great to work with him again and I hope, as he tours the world, that you all get a chance to experience his playing live. 

Josh Squared: The Reunion 

Joshua Bell and I got together again in NYC to record a song for his upcoming CD. It was great to work with him again and I hope, as he tours the world, that you all get a chance to experience his playing live. 

May 25, 2009

Hello from Minneapolis! Any of you who were able to join me for the Paul Simon tribute concert at BAM in Brooklyn were also, no doubt, impressed by Grizzly Bear. They’re one of the most exciting bands I’ve heard in a long while. They poured me a shot of whiskey backstage, said “loosen up!” and we’ve been friends ever since. Enjoy their awesome new video.