Josh Morningstar "Damn These Birds" | Live At Chicago Music Exchange | CME Sessions

We were lucky enough to have Josh Morningstar in the store for a #CMESession of his song "Damn These Birds". We gave him free reign over our massive vintage acoustic selection so that he could find the perfect fit for his playing style, and this 1949 Martin D-28 in a natural finish was a great fit. Check out more Josh Morningstar in the links below!
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"Too honest to be nice, too blunt to be forgiven..."-Frederick News Post
"The sounds of a hard lived soul trying desperately to outrun his past..."-Associated Press
How many different lives can a man live before his number is up? If the man you're talking about is songwriter Josh Morningstar, the answer would have to be several. Father, husband, troubadour, addict, inmate, fighter, recovered-all words to describe an artist who has stared the devil down and lived to tell about it. A recovering heroin addict now six years clean, Morningstar is the embodiment of the songs he sings-honest and real, his song of a life lived hard will haunt you long after the record stops spinning. Signed as a songwriter in 2013 with Nashville music publisher Ben Peters Music (Peters is the writer of such country music standards as "Daytime Friends, Night Time Lovers" and "Kiss An Angel Good Morning"), after addiction had sent his life spiraling out of control (he's done at least six stints in different county jails), Morningstar has spent the time since cleaning up his act traveling the country (playing over 300 shows each year and has toured with/opened for such acts as Todd Snider, Shooter Jennings, Travis Meadows, Jamey Johnson, Country Music Hall of Fame member Bobby Bare, Jason Isbell, Cody Jinks, Colter Wall, Travis Tritt, Lorrie Morgan and many others), sharing his story and his songs (his live shows are part music, part stand up comedy and part storytelling) and spreading his message that continues to inspire and motivate audiences from coast to coast and beyond. His 2017 album "Whole Lotta Crazy" has received rave reviews, and the first single "Melody" has begun to receive extensive airplay on both SiriusXM's "The Highway" and Outlaw Country channels. He was named Gary Hayes' Country's 2015 Artist of the Year, as well as one of "10 Artists to Keep Your Eye On In 2017" by wehatepopcountry. His grassroots, word-of-mouth fanbase (who have dubbed themselves "The Crazies"-think of a country music version of the "Deadheads" that followed The Grateful Dead) continues to grow with each live show, and have helped Morningstar garner recognition from critics and audiences alike-said Brian Burke (organizer of the Boondocks Music Festival)-"Josh's fans turned out in droves for our festival, and were absolutely rabid waiting for him to hit the stage; they chanted "Morningstar" over the sets of the artists before him, so loud that we had to move his set time up just so we could regain some sort of semblance of order." One listen to his music and it's easy to understand why they are so crazy (pardon the pun) about him-he speaks to the every man: the single mother struggling to make ends meet; the hardened criminal trying desperately to change his ways; the millenials trying to find their path in the world. Morningstar is able to speak to them because he IS them. He's been there and he lived to tell about it. And when he tells, we'd all be better for listening. -Greg Johnson, AP
Gear Used:
Martin D-28 Natural 1949 (s010)
Earthworks SR25 Cardioid Small Diaphragm Condenser High Definition Microphone
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[@adamjoseph7124]

Saw him and colter wall perform at meow wolf in Santa Fe last night. It was awesome

[@karicole9226]

Vintage all the way! Perfect! Such a catchy tune; but damn the damn birds and their chirping!

[@mamitaruby6669]

That was awesome and beautiful...

[@rickcasas1362]

Lived this life

[@meximike1419]

I think he has a great voice. Very nice story teller

[@victoriagensheimer3349]

Josh, This song is so deep. Your song writing is brilliant. Thank you for this.

[@byronrodgers3505]

One of my favorites.

[@jongancarz1742]

Josh, Just discovered your music. Really touching.

[@erikkibler3466]

I love this song and how it’s written

[@biscophisher3776]

Hagerstown love bro

[@adamlewis3743]

"Killin pain that doesn't hurt"

[@boc4334]

Somebody ought too send this too the companies that’s making all the opioid meds

[@patrioticamericana3270]

Missed the return by accident,but I'll catch a show,,cause I like Birds...DLR

[@andreasnilsson-valimaa9621]

Awesome!

[@howardreed5399]

Seen dude w Cody Jinks and Ward Davis.... GREAT show

[@meximike1419]

Great writer and enjoyed the Dyersburg performance.

[@georgehayden8140]

Awesome bro keep it up!!!.....

[@loralanier2496]

❤❤❤

[@ForceChoke84]

Still wondering why I don't see a "Welcome to Funkstown, home of folk musician Josh Morningstar" sign when I drive through town.

[@chicagomusicexchange]

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[@markbass354]

'damn that chronic pain '

[@tracihill8758]

All right then

[@ORSHAMEN]

Lyrics pls

[@JoshMorningstar]

ORSHAMEN I met a mockingbird She sang a song to me Gave me some fentanyl Flew off on broken wings I tried to catch her but I couldn’t catch a break So I made myself a game “let’s see how many I can take” Hey! I met a whippoorwill He said let’s make a bet Gave me a hundred pills Morphine and Percocet He bet I couldn’t take em all, if I did and I didn’t die He’d teach me how to fall cause he can’t teach me how to fly These birds Damn these birds Their ways, persuasive words Killing pain that doesn’t hurt Damn these birds Conversating with a raven who was black as every night has been Asked if I would like to partake in taking Vicodin I couldn’t fight with him, ended up overdosed Blue jay blue, gray skin, laying comatose Broken old crows on a fence post leaning We split a fifth of cough syrup-codeine-between us Then went intravenous with a little Demerol My body shook, the bastard just took off These birds Damn these birds Damn their ways, persuasive words Killing pain that doesn’t hurt Damn these birds Digging worms out of my dirt Damn these birds

[@ORSHAMEN]

Josh Morningstar great song) thank you)

[@weirdtraffic2627]

Josh Morningstar Wonderful lyrics!

[@howler4844]

@@JoshMorningstarhow about them chords or a better camera angle so I can see 🤣

[@wezzlyn]

Dig the Stetson OR.

[@the92project]

brought to you by the Pharma companies of America

[@josuevillalobos1655]

Smh terrible

[@jacobmiletta2375]

Josue Villalobos your comment is terrible, I’m sure you are an amazing singer songwriter right?

[@josuevillalobos1655]

Sure

[@jacobmiletta2375]

Knows the song? Yes he does, he wrote it. As for Josh, he is the real deal. He supports himself and his family by writing and playing his music. There is plenty of music out there that I think is terrible, everyone has their own likes and dislikes. I don’t take the time out of my day to go publicly bash the artists I dislike. Either way Josh is extremely talented as a performer and especially a song writer, his albums and touring schedule back that up.

[@jacobmiletta2375]

TheRealCritique I took a look at your “best new music” list on your profile and it pretty much takes away any credibility you may have had. Keep in mind if I would have stumbled upon your profile on accident, I wouldn’t have taken the time to comment on those videos. In my opinion they are all terrible artists......to each their own.

[@JoshMorningstar]

I'm not a singer, I'm a songwriter. I sing my songs bc no one else does. With me it's not about how well I sing, it's about the words I write. I'd consider myself a poet before I'd EVER call myself a "singer." To each their own-not everyone has to like everything. However, the "millenial" comment was pretty low-I'm 35 years old. I appreciate your feedback, take care.