Josh Saldanha
Josh Saldanha | |
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Josh Saldanha with the band Jay Wud at the Du Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi in March 2015 | |
Background information | |
Born |
Bombay, India | June 2, 1989
Genres | Progressive rock, Heavy Metal, Rock Music, Funk, Pop Music |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instruments | Drums, percussion |
Years active | 2006–present |
Associated acts | Empty Yard Experiment, Jay Wud, Svengali, Bull Funk Zoo, Billy Bob's Blood Drenched Brew, Of Brutality and Grace, Decoy Death Trap, As Per Casper, Carl and the Reda Mafia, Nikotin, Aramaic, Jay Abo, Julian LaMadrid, Beneath the Remains, Sandwash, Private Government, |
Website |
joshsaldanha |
Josh Saldanha[1] (born June 2, 1989 in Bombay) is an Indian drummer that is currently based in Dubai. He has performed with bands including Sandwash, Bull Funk Zoo,[2] Nikotin,[3] Carl and the Reda Mafia,[4] As Per Casper,[5] Svengali,[6] Jay Wud[7][8] and more. He is a permanent member of Empty Yard Experiment[9][10] and has recorded their 2nd album "Kallisti" with the band since he joined in 2013[11][12][13] shortly before the band was chosen to be the support act for Metallica at the Du Arena on Yas Island.[14][15]
He is known to be behind a lot of the technical aspects of Empty Yard Experiment's show and is a great singer.[10] He has also supported bands such as Mötley Crüe[16][17][18] and performed across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the UK with the bands that he performs with.[19][20][21] Josh has appeared in several music videos for various local bands in the country including Sandwash,[22] Private Government [23] and he has also appeared on Svengali's live music video for the song "Sink or Swim."[24]
Gear
Josh plays Pearl Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Vic Firth Drumsticks and uses Remo Heads[25]
Drums
- 22x16 Pearl Reference Series
- 14x5 Reference Series (6 ply Birch, 14 Ply Maple)
- 10x8 Pearl Reference Series
- 16x16 Pearl Reference Series
- 18x16 Pearl Reference Series
Cymbals
- SABIAN 14" HH Medium Hats
- SABIAN 17" HHX Legacy Crash
- SABIAN 21" HHX Groove Ride
- SABIAN 18" HH Medium Thin Crash (or SABIAN 19" Artisan Crash)
- SABIAN 19" AA Holy China
Drumheads
Kick Drum :
- Remo Power Stroke 3
- Remo Ambassador Ebony
Snare Drum :
- Remo Coated Controlled Sound Reverse Dot
- Remo Hazy Diplomat
Toms :
- Remo Coated Emperor
- Remo Ambassador
Sticks
- SHAR
- X5B
- T1
- HB
- RUTE606
Career
Current Bands
- Empty Yard Experiment : 2013–Present
- Jay Wud : 2014–Present
- Svengali : 2015–Present
- Bull Funk Zoo : 2015–Present
Previous Bands
- Billy Bob's Blood Drenched Brew : 2010 - 2013 [10][26]
- Of Brutality and Grace : 2007 - 2008 [27]
- Decoy Death Trap : 2006 - 2007
Tours
- Jay Wud - European Tour : 2016[21]
- Empty Yard Experiment - UK Tour : 2016[28][29]
- Empty Yard Experiment - Kallisti UK Tour :2014[30][31]
Discography
Performer | Year | Album |
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Saytrip | TBC | TBC |
Empty Yard Experiment | 2014 | Kallisti |
Billy Bob's Blood Drenched Brew | 2012 | The Split |
See also
References
- ↑ Josh Saldanha's website
- ↑ https://www.joshsaldanha.com/newsblog/dangerousradiolaunch
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZJc2O43hVU
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEpAzdBSgSM
- ↑ https://www.joshsaldanha.com/newsblog/aspercasperlaunch2016
- ↑ http://www.redbull.com/mea/en/music/stories/1331746643898/istanbul-headbangs-to-svengali
- ↑ http://www.triplew.me/en/news/jay-wud-launch-crowdfunding-campaign-for-new-album.html
- ↑ http://www.triplew.me/en/video/jay-wud-release-%E2%80%98teen-spirit%E2%80%99-cover.html
- ↑ http://www.triplew.me/en/artist/empty-yard-experiment.html
- 1 2 3 http://www.triplew.me/en/news/the-empty-corner-15-bojan-and-josh-from-eye.html
- ↑ http://teamrock.com/news/2014-09-23/empty-yard-experiment-stream-debut-kallisti
- ↑ http://ae.bookmyshow.com/entertainment/3-uae-based-bands-you-should-definitely-check-out/
- ↑ http://metalrecusants.com/2014/10/16/release-review-empty-yard-experiment-kallisti/
- ↑ http://gulfnews.com/life-style/music/soundbites-an-eye-for-metallica-1.1170528
- ↑ http://www.khaleejtimes.com/citytimes/in-the-city/looking-up
- ↑ http://www.redbull.com/mea/en/music/stories/1331759019369/jay-wud-on-joining-the-cr%C3%BCe
- ↑ http://www.thenational.ae/arts-life/music/jay-wud-get-ready-to-rock-on-their-own-terms
- ↑ http://www.khaleejtimes.com/citytimes/in-the-city/motley-crue-say-hello-and-goodbye
- ↑ https://metal-bell.com/news/local-news/svengali-to-perform-100-metal-fest-headbangers-weekend-august-31-turkey/
- ↑ http://www.redbull.com/mea/en/music/stories/1331742950671/svengali-pack-their-bags-for-istanbul
- 1 2 https://metal-bell.com/news/local-news/jay-wud-perform-pivo-cvetje/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hZa6jZTpAg
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iq399ZlHBns
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPqbkypSaPg
- ↑ https://www.joshsaldanha.com/gear/
- ↑ http://one8one.com/new/billy-bobs-blood-drenched-brew-2/
- ↑ http://www.metality.net/2008/10/spotlight-on-dubai-of-brutality-and.html
- ↑ http://teamrock.com/news/2016-02-23/empty-yard-experiment-premiere-entropy
- ↑ http://www.rocknreelreviews.com/multinational-proggers-empty-yard-experiment-to-play-hrh-prog-fest-mini-tour/
- ↑ http://www.thenational.ae/arts-lifestyle/music/empty-yard-experiment-kick-off-uk-tour
- ↑ http://www.triplew.me/en/feature/taking-the-eye-road.html
- ↑ http://www.metal-archives.com/albums/Billy_Bob's_Blood_Drenched_Brew/The_Split/336309
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/BLGFV7_jCtk