Josh and the Empty Pockets

• Josh Solomon - Guitar/Vocals
• Danny Rosenthal - Drums/Vocals
• Erika Brett - Vocals
• Nate Bellon - Bass/Vocals

As Chicago's newly signed, up and coming band, Josh and the Empty Pockets were born to entertain. Their original music has received airplay on major network television and has charted on national and satellite radio. The Empty Pockets have performed in some of Chicago's best concert venues (the Double Door, Schubas, and Martyrs, they've headlined at SXSW '09 in Austin, TX and have also been seen as Buddy Holly & The Crickets at the Arcada Theatre and in The Mercury Theatres' critically acclaimed, "The Buddy Holly Story." Filled to the brim with energy and talent this quartet lights up an otherwise dreary event. They've performed across the country at major festivals, weddings, bar mitzvahs, anniversaries, family parties, local taverns, picnics, musicals and even at sea with Princess Cruise Lines - you name it, they've played it! Specializing in fantastic original music and reinvented oldies, this group can also play anything from jazz to soul to country and have the unique ability to captivate any age group. What sets Josh and the Empty Pockets apart is showmanship, musicianship, and down right politeness. With Josh and the Empty Pockets, your next event will be a hit... guaranteed. If you have a specific song you'd like at your event and the Pockets don't know it, they'll learn it for you!

• All Along the Watchtower - Bob Dylan
• All I Need - Josh and the Empty Pockets
• Army - Ben Folds
• At Last - Etta James
• Beautiful to Me - Josh and the Empty Pockets
• Better Together - Jack Johnson
• Black Horse & the Cherry Tree - KT Tunstall
• Black Velvet - Alanna Myles
• Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis
• Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
• Brown Eyed Handsome Man - Buddy Holly
• Chariot - Gavin DeGraw
• Comfortable - John Mayer
• Crazy Love - Van Morrison
• Cryin' - Aerosmith
• Domino - Van Morrison
• Don't Get Around Much Anymore - Nat King Cole
• Downpour - Brandi Carlisle
• Everyday - Buddy Holly
• Everything - Michael Buble
• Fall Right Now - Josh and the Empty Pockets
• Falling Slowly - Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova
• Feelin' Alright - Joe Cocker
• Fly me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
• Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
• Footloose - Kenny Loggins
• Freedom to Me - Josh and the Empty Pockets
• Friends in Low Places - Garth Brooks
• Georgia - Ray Charles
• Good Golly Miss Molly - Little Richard
• Great Balls of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis
• Hound Dog - Elvis
• I Don't Wanna Know - Josh and the Empty Pockets
• I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
• I Want You Back - Jackson 5
• I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
• I'm a Believer - The Monkees
• I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
• It Ain't Me Babe - Johnny Cash & June Carter
• It Doesn't Matter Anymore - Buddy Holly
• It's Over - Josh and the Empty Pockets
• It's So Easy - Buddy Holly
• Jackson - Johnny Cash & June Carter
• Jail House Rock - Elvis
• Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield
• Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry
• Knockin' on Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan
• La Bamba - Richie Valens
• Lay Down Sally - Eric Clapton
• Let Go - Josh and the Empty Pockets
• Let's Get it On - Marvin Gay
• Little Sister - Elvis
• Living on a Prayer - Jon Bon Jovi
• Love me Tender - Elvis
• Love Story - Taylor Swift
• Lucky - Jason Mraz & Colbie Callait
• Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffet
• Material Girl - Madonna
• Maybe Baby - Buddy Holly
• Meaningless Words - Josh and the Empty Pockets
• Missteps - Josh and the Empty Pockets
• Mmm Bop - Hanson
• Monsters - Josh and the Empty Pockets
• Moondance - Van Morrison
• My Favorite Mistake - Sheryl Crow
• My Girl - The Temptations
• My Way - Frank Sinatra
• Not Fade Away - Buddy Holly
• Oh Boy - Buddy Holly
• Old Time Rock n' Roll - Joe Cocker
• Ollie Vee - Buddy Holly
• Ooh La la - Josh and the Empty Pockets
• Peggy Sue - Buddy Holly
• Peggy Sue Got Married - Buddy Holly
• Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
• Predator - Josh and the Empty Pockets
• Pretty Woman - Roy Orrbison
• Rave On - Buddy Holly
• Ready Teady - Buddy Holly
• Rock Around the Clock - Bill Haley and the Commets
• Rockin' Robin - Jackson FIve
• Run Around - Blues Traveller
• Runaway - Del Shannon/Bonnie Raitt
• Satisfaction - Rolling Stones
• Shake Rattle and Roll - Bill Haley and the Commets
• Side Effects - Josh and the Empty Pockets
• Some Days You Gotta Dance - The Dixie Chicks
• Stand by Me - Sam Cooke
• Sunday Morning - Maroon 5
• Superstition - Stevie Wonder
• Sweet Home Chicago - The Blues Brothers
• Take Me - Josh and the Empty Pockets
• Takin' Care of Business - B.T.O.
• That'll Be the Day - Buddy Holly
• The Luckiest - Ben Folds
• The Rainbow Connection - Kermit the Frog
• The Way - Josh and the Empty Pockets
• The Weight - The Band/Aretha Franklin
• To Make You Feel My Love - Eric Clapton
• True Love Ways - Buddy Holly
• Tutti Frutti - Little Richard
• Twist and Shout - The Beatles
• Unchained Melody - The Righteous Brothers
• Wasting Time - Dave Matthews Band
• What I Like About You - The Romantics
• When You Say Nothing At All - Alison Krauss
• Wild Nights - Van Morrison
• Wonderwall - Oasis
• You Know I Do - Josh and the Empty Pockets
• Your Body is a Wonderland - John Mayer
• You're the One - Josh and the Empty Pockets

Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• This group is absolutely fantastic. You won't find a better group for your event, I swear it!!! We booked them for our wedding in Davenport, IA and there was no shortage of fun or dancing the entire night. High energy, great crowd interaction... they know how to keep things moving. Very professional as well. Josh and the Empty Pockets should no doubt be Number One on your list. -- Mallory J, Davenport, IA, 9/6/2008
• Josh and The Empty Pockets were amazing at our wedding! They met and exceeded our expectations. Our guests had a fantastic time, due to their performance. They arrived extra early to set up and greeted us when we walked into the room before the reception. Not only did they play all of our requests, but learned songs just for us to dance too and even surprised the bride with a song from her favorite artist! We would highly recommend the band for any event! Thank you so much and we can't wait to see you perform around Chicago again. Yours truly, Annie and Greg Porthanb -- Greg P, Chicago, IL, 7/26/2008
• Josh and The Empy Pockets ROCKED our wedding! They were great and all of our guests thought we had the BEST reception thanks to them!! Dan and Ashley -- Dan B, Chenoa, IL, 7/12/2008

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