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| background = solo_singer
| born = [[Charlotte, North Carolina|Charlotte]], [[North Carolina]], [[United States|USA]] {{Flagicon|USA}}, December 12, 1979
| born = [[Charlotte, North Carolina|Charlotte]], [[North Carolina]], [[United States|USA]] {{Flagicon|USA}}, December 12, 1979
| instrument = [[Singing|Vocals]], [[Piano]], keyboards, [[Guitar]], Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Cello
| instrument = [[Singing|Vocals]], [[Piano]], [[Guitar]], [[Bass Guitar]]
| genre = [[Adult Alternative]], [[rock music|Rock]]
| genre =
| occupation = Singer, songwriter, recording artist, visual artist
| occupation = Singer
| years_active = 1990s–present
| years_active = 1990s–present
| label = [[Atlantic Records]], Beverly Martel Music, Rockridge Music, 1stman Music
| label = [[Atlantic Records]]
| associated_acts =
| associated_acts =
| website = http://www.joefirstman.com/
| website = http://www.joefirstman.com/
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'''Joe Firstman''' is an American [[adult album alternative|adult alternative]] [[Rock (music)|rock]] musician. He is the former musical director and house band leader for [[Last Call with Carson Daly]] on [[NBC]], now independently recording and touring.
'''Joe Firstman''' is a multi-genre singer, songwriter, and late-night band leader.<ref>http://www.billboard.com/artist/304808/joe-firstman/biography</ref> He was the bandleader from 2005-2009 on American late night television program [[Last Call with Carson Daly]] broadcast on [[NBC]]. Firstman is now independently recording and touring.


==Early life==
==Early life==
Born Joseph Mark Fuerstman on December 12, 1979, in [[Charlotte, NC]], Joe Firstman started his musical career in the mid-1990s as a teenager. His bands performed locally at venues that housed famous acts such as [[R.E.M. (band)|R.E.M.]]. In 1998 Firstman moved his base to Raleigh, North Carolina and formed "Firstman". By 1999, "Firstman" had become a mainstay supporting act for regional and national bands including Far Too Jones, [[Edwin McCain]], Jupiter Coyote, Blue Dogs, and [[Hobex]].
Born Joseph Mark Fuerstman on December 12, 1979, in [[Charlotte, NC]], the middle son of a professional opera singer mother and a championship chess player father, Joe Firstman began to teach himself piano at the age of 12. <ref>http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/bio/joe-firstman/2543919#M1DBqOzMq6k7TKBE.99</ref> He attended Northwest School of the Arts where he studied cello and visual arts. Joe Firstman excelled at baseball, as evidenced by his being asked to try out for [Major League Baseball].<ref>citation needed</ref>


In February 2000, Firstman boarded a [[Greyhound Lines|Greyhound]] bus to Hollywood. Firstman formed a new band and sold-out a number of shows at venues such as [[Whisky a Go Go]], [[The Troubador]], [[Viper Room]] and others. Along the way, Joe wrote and performed with members of [[The Black Crowes]] and [[The Wallflowers|Wallflowers]].
Joe Firstman began to achieve musical notoriety with his eponymous band Firstman (formerly Isabel Sol) gaining success through the 1990s opening for national acts.<ref>http://www.thewalnutroom.com/event/283615-joe-firstman-performing-war-denver/</ref> In 2000, Firstman boarded a [[Greyhound Lines|Greyhound]] bus relocating to Hollywood, CA. Almost immediately Firstman was named Singer-Songwriter of the Year at the 2001 Los Angeles Music Awards. He sold-out shows at venues such as [[The Troubador]], [[Viper Room]], and [[Whisky a Go Go]], gaining the attention of music executives and industry insiders.


==Musical career==
==Musical career==
In 2003, Firstman signed with [[Atlantic Records]]. An album, ''The War of Women,'' was released. In support of this record, Firstman and his band toured nationally, opening for acts such as [[Jewel (singer)|Jewel]], [[Sheryl Crow]], [[Willie Nelson]], [[Jason Mraz]] and [[Lisa Marie Presley]]. The band is notable for having helped launch the career of [[My Morning Jacket]] guitarist [[Carl Broemel]], who played in Firstman's band at that time.
In 2002, Firstman signed a major-label deal with [[Atlantic Records]]. He released a widely praised EP [[Wives Tales]], and later that year, a full-length album, ''The War of Women," revealing the full scope of the then-23-year-old’s prodigious talents.<ref>http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/bio/joe-firstman/2543919#M1DBqOzMq6k7TKBE.99</ref> In support of this record, Firstman and his band toured nationally, opening for acts such as [[Jewel (singer)|Jewel]], [[Sheryl Crow]], and [[Willie Nelson]]. Unheard of for a warm up act, his brief, eight-song set earned him a standing ovation in New York City's [[Radio City Music Hall]].<ref>http://www.jambase.com/Artists/38486/Joe-Firstman/Bio</ref> Joe Firstman received public praise and admiration for his "amazing bluesy voice," "walloping the audience with his energy" and for having the "audience hung on his every word." <ref>http://www.zvents.com/charlotte_nc/events/show/87659301-joe-firstman-w-special-guest-charlie-mars</ref> That band is notable for having helped launch the career of [[My Morning Jacket]] guitarist [[Carl Broemel]] and [[Rival Sons]] drummer [[Mike Miley]].


In 2005, Firstman left Atlantic Records to become the bandleader for NBC’'s late-night program, [[Last Call with Carson Daly]]. His new gig didn’'t prevent him from continuing to write music, and in 2006 he released the EP Live at the Sandbox. He would continue to self-release records throughout his tenure on the show, releasing DrAMA! in 2007 and Fell Swoops in 2008. In 2009, [[NBC]] decided to go in another direction with Last Call, ending the in-studio format<ref>"Last Call with Carson Daly". NBC. Retrieved 2009-04-15.
In 2005, Firstman parted ways with Atlantic Records and for four years worked as the full-time musical director and house band leader for "[[Last Call with Carson Daly]]," a late night entertainment show on [[NBC]].
</ref>, freeing up Firstman to focus on songwriting. Firstman continued to self-release albums including the LP El Porto and the EP Live at the Treehouse, both in 2010, and Swear It Was A Dream in 2011.


In 2009, Joe released El Porto on his own 1stmanMusic label. September 6, 2011, Joe released his 7th studio album "Swear It Was A Dream" on 1stman Music. In 2011, Firstman formed Cordovas in Nashville, TN, and on September 13, 2011, Firstman released [[Cordovas]] on the 1stmanMusic label.<ref name="Official Site">{{cite web|url=http://www.cordovasband.com|title=The Cordovas|year=2011}}</ref>
In 2011, Firstman formed the band [[Cordovas]] in Nashville, TN, and released the self-titled full length album Cordovas<ref name="Official Site">{{cite web|url=http://www.cordovasband.com|title=The Cordovas|year=2011}}</ref> and a live album later that year. [[Cordovas]] played two sets at the 2012 [[Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival|Wakarusa]] Music and Art Festival in Ozark, AK.


While consistently touring across North America, Joe Firstman continues to work on his current album due for release in 2014.
In June 2012 [[Cordovas]] played two sets at [[Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival|Wakarusa]] Music and Art Festival in Ozark, AK.

In summer of 2012 Firstman began work on his 8th studio album in Los Angeles.


==Discography==
==Discography==
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* ''[[Cordovas]]'' (2011, 1stman Music)
* ''[[Cordovas]]'' (2011, 1stman Music)
* "[[Cordovas]] Live From Nashville" (2011, 1stman Music)
* "[[Cordovas]] Live From Nashville" (2011, 1stman Music)
* "[[Los Angeles 2002-2005]] Vol1 EP" (2012, 1stman Music)
* "[[Los Angeles 2002-2005]] Vol1-11 EP" (2012, 1stman Music)
* "[[Los Angeles 2002-2005]] Vol2 EP" (2012, 1stman Music)
* "[[Los Angeles 2002-2005]] Vol3 EP" (2012, 1stman Music)
* "[[Los Angeles 2002-2005]] Vol4 EP" (2012, 1stman Music)
* "[[Los Angeles 2002-2005]] Vol5 EP" (2012, 1stman Music)
* "[[Los Angeles 2002-2005]] Vol6 EP" (2013, 1stman Music)
* "[[Los Angeles 2002-2005]] Vol7 EP" (2013, 1stman Music)
* "[[Los Angeles 2002-2005]] Vol8 EP" (2013, 1stman Music)
* "[[Los Angeles 2002-2005]] Vol9 EP" (2013, 1stman Music)
* "[[Los Angeles 2002-2005]] Vol10 EP" (2013, 1stman Music)
* "[[Los Angeles 2002-2005]] Vol11 EP" (2013, 1stman Music)


==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 08:14, 5 April 2014

Joe Firstman
OccupationSinger
Instrument(s)Vocals, Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar
Years active1990s–present
LabelsAtlantic Records
Websitehttp://www.joefirstman.com/

Joe Firstman is a multi-genre singer, songwriter, and late-night band leader.[1] He was the bandleader from 2005-2009 on American late night television program Last Call with Carson Daly broadcast on NBC. Firstman is now independently recording and touring.

Early life

Born Joseph Mark Fuerstman on December 12, 1979, in Charlotte, NC, the middle son of a professional opera singer mother and a championship chess player father, Joe Firstman began to teach himself piano at the age of 12. [2] He attended Northwest School of the Arts where he studied cello and visual arts. Joe Firstman excelled at baseball, as evidenced by his being asked to try out for [Major League Baseball].[3]

Joe Firstman began to achieve musical notoriety with his eponymous band Firstman (formerly Isabel Sol) gaining success through the 1990s opening for national acts.[4] In 2000, Firstman boarded a Greyhound bus relocating to Hollywood, CA. Almost immediately Firstman was named Singer-Songwriter of the Year at the 2001 Los Angeles Music Awards. He sold-out shows at venues such as The Troubador, Viper Room, and Whisky a Go Go, gaining the attention of music executives and industry insiders.

Musical career

In 2002, Firstman signed a major-label deal with Atlantic Records. He released a widely praised EP Wives Tales, and later that year, a full-length album, The War of Women," revealing the full scope of the then-23-year-old’s prodigious talents.[5] In support of this record, Firstman and his band toured nationally, opening for acts such as Jewel, Sheryl Crow, and Willie Nelson. Unheard of for a warm up act, his brief, eight-song set earned him a standing ovation in New York City's Radio City Music Hall.[6] Joe Firstman received public praise and admiration for his "amazing bluesy voice," "walloping the audience with his energy" and for having the "audience hung on his every word." [7] That band is notable for having helped launch the career of My Morning Jacket guitarist Carl Broemel and Rival Sons drummer Mike Miley.

In 2005, Firstman left Atlantic Records to become the bandleader for NBC’'s late-night program, Last Call with Carson Daly. His new gig didn’'t prevent him from continuing to write music, and in 2006 he released the EP Live at the Sandbox. He would continue to self-release records throughout his tenure on the show, releasing DrAMA! in 2007 and Fell Swoops in 2008. In 2009, NBC decided to go in another direction with Last Call, ending the in-studio format[8], freeing up Firstman to focus on songwriting. Firstman continued to self-release albums including the LP El Porto and the EP Live at the Treehouse, both in 2010, and Swear It Was A Dream in 2011.

In 2011, Firstman formed the band Cordovas in Nashville, TN, and released the self-titled full length album Cordovas[9] and a live album later that year. Cordovas played two sets at the 2012 Wakarusa Music and Art Festival in Ozark, AK.

While consistently touring across North America, Joe Firstman continues to work on his current album due for release in 2014.

Discography

References

  1. ^ http://www.billboard.com/artist/304808/joe-firstman/biography
  2. ^ http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/bio/joe-firstman/2543919#M1DBqOzMq6k7TKBE.99
  3. ^ citation needed
  4. ^ http://www.thewalnutroom.com/event/283615-joe-firstman-performing-war-denver/
  5. ^ http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/bio/joe-firstman/2543919#M1DBqOzMq6k7TKBE.99
  6. ^ http://www.jambase.com/Artists/38486/Joe-Firstman/Bio
  7. ^ http://www.zvents.com/charlotte_nc/events/show/87659301-joe-firstman-w-special-guest-charlie-mars
  8. ^ "Last Call with Carson Daly". NBC. Retrieved 2009-04-15.
  9. ^ "The Cordovas". 2011.

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