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Justin Roth
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Style: Acoustic
Joined: January 30, 2007
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"Fans of Leo Kottke or Michael Hedges will find themselves right at home with [Roth's] intricate guitar work...beautifully written lyrics."
- San Francisco Art Magazine

"One of the best singer/songwriter/guitarists I've heard in ages...Justin Roth is a flat out talent. Roth rivals a young Willy Porter...His vocal delivery is smooth. His guitar playing is extraordinary."
- The Journal Times, Racine, WI
Justin Roth is a nationally touring singer/songwriter/acoustic guitarist who combines an artful blend of pop hooks laid on a bed of brilliantly inventive guitar technique for a unique mix of new acoustic folk. He has released four independent CDs as well as being a core contributor to an instrumental solo guitar album produced for Target Stores, entitled "Lifescapes - Solo Guitar," which has sold over 70,000 copies nationwide. His path to acoustic music was solidified at 17, when he saw innovative guitarist Michael Hedges open for Crosby, Stills & Nash. Seeing that the acoustic guitar was capable of so much more than he had been exposed to before, from that moment on, he knew that it would be the root of his musical world. Since then Justin has toured with Red House recording artist John Gorka and has shared the stage with some of the biggest acts in the acoustic music scene, including Shawn Colvin, Martin Sexton, Lucy Kaplansky, David Wilcox and Richard Shindell. A dynamic live performer, Justin has won fans over with his intricate guitar solos, heartfelt songs and spontaneous delivery, often composing songs during his shows with the audience's help. He has twice been a New Folk Finalist at the Kerrville Folk Festival and has won the Indie Acoustic Project's award for Best Song of 2005 for his song "Shine," the title cut to his most recent release. When not touring the country, performing at clubs, theaters and festivals, Justin lives in Minneapolis, where he is currently at work on a new album.

Label Type: Unsigned
Band Members: Justin Roth
Influences: David Wilcox, Michael Hedges, Willy Porter, John Mayer, John Gorka, Billy McLaughlin, Martin Sexton, Peter Mayer, Patty Larkin, Ellis Paul, Jonatha Brooke, Patty Griffin
Sounds Like: John Mayer, David Wilcox, Michael Hedges, Willy Porter, Billy McLaughlin, Ellis Paul, Peter Mayer
City: Minneapolis
Country: United States
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jrothmusic7 commented on Justin Roth - Seven Sisters (1 month ago)
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Justin Roth playing live at the Bieroc Cafe, McCook, NE., February 2009
 
 
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"Seven Sisters" composed by Justin Roth (c)(p) 2000 Justin Rot...   more
 
 
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Justin Roth performs, Shine, at the Bieroc Cafe, McCook, NE for a privat...   more
 
Justin Roth - Seven Sisters
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"Seven Sisters" composed by Justin Roth (c)(p) 2000 Justin Roth/Rothirric Music (A...
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Justin Roth - She Dances
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Live at the Bieroc Cafe - McCook, NE Jan. 9, 2008
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Justin Roth - Shine
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[TRANSLATED] Justin Roth - Shine
[TRANSLATED] Justin Roth - Shine
Live at the Bieroc Cafe - McCook, NE Jan. 9, 2008
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Justin Roth - Savior
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[TRANSLATED] Justin Roth - Savior
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Live at the Bieroc Cafe - McCook, NE Jan. 9, 2008
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Justin Roth - Dead Horse Trampoline
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Live at the Bieroc Cafe - McCook, NE Jan. 9, 2008 written by Christopher Smith -...
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Justin Roth - Trembling Like A Train
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Live at the Bieroc Cafe - McCook, NE Jan. 9, 2008 written by Justin Roth & Brian...
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Justin Roth - Bagshot Row (Hobbit Dance Song)
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Live at the Bieroc Cafe - McCook, NE Jan. 9, 2008 Hobbit/Lord of the Rings inspi...
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Justin Roth - Making Love
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This is a song written by my friend Tom Prasada-Rao, performed by me, Justin Roth....
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Justin Roth - The Weaver of Avoca
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Written by Billy McLaughlin. Billy wrote this shortly before his hand condition, ...
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Justin Roth Live Videos
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Live at the Bieroc, Justin Roth, Untitled
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Justin Roth playing live at the Bieroc Cafe, McCook, NE., February 2009
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Justin Roth, "Shine", Live at the Bieroc 2-21-09
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Justin Roth performs, Shine, at the Bieroc Cafe, McCook, NE for a private party on...
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Dan's Song
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Singer, songwriter and guitar player extrodinaire, Justin Roth played a house conc...
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Justin Roth supports Obama with new song:  Joe the Plumber
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Written collectively at an Justin Time BaRock concert in Minnesota!
8 months ago 228 views maijalisa
Justin Roth - Fatima's Waltz
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a brief minute of Justin playing Fatima's Waltz at Storyhill Fest 2008
1 year ago 200 views ylime709
JUSTIN ROTH "Trembling Like a Train" Storyhill Fest 2008
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just before Storyhill Fest 2008, Justin Roth performs at KGLT Radio his song "Trem...
1 year ago 497 views jamocadog
JUSTIN ROTH (Patty Griffin song) "RAIN" Storyhill Fest '08
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Justin Roth plays a beautiful version of Patty Griffin's "Rain" after Storyhill Fe...
1 year ago 892 views jamocadog
Shine
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[TRANSLATED] Shine
[TRANSLATED] Shine
Justin Roth plays Shine at Northland College in Ashland, WI in 2003
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"Dead Horse Trampoline" by Justin Roth
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by Justin Roth; performed 5/17/2008 Live @ Coffee with Conscience concert series ...
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Channel Comments (8)
x7cj87 (4 months ago)
My band played a show with you at the Fine Line Music Cafe like 8 years ago or something like that. Glad to see that you are still playing! I'm a subscriber now so I won't lose ya again lol.
zenphony (5 months ago)
Justin I love what you're doing. Your fingerstyle and 2 hand on the fretboard work are some of my favorites in the genre. You don't just bring a technique that is unique but you bring heart and soul into your songs which is what many players miss as they try to do fingerstyle. As the great Michael Hedges said when he got too much into textural things, "melody is the heart" and texture "the soul" without melody is empty. You have both and I love it.
dragondrummer15 (8 months ago)
holy crap man, my name is justin roth too!!!!
Teakofthewoods (9 months ago)
Hey Justin, I don't know if you remember me, I MC'd the first Winter Park Folk Festival back in 2004 I believe it was? you and The Dreamsicles stole the show. I just stumbled onto one of your videos here on youtube. What a great surprise. Glad your posting vid's.
kelsitaburrita (11 months ago)
I saw you at sweet pea in Bozeman Montana and my friends and I were laughing histerically at your song Dead Horse Trampoline...I was wondering if you could give me the guitar chords for it. I was wanting to play it at camp! Thanks!
webmanic7 (1 year ago)
dude i have the same name as you!!
dude18222 (1 year ago)
I got the Lifescape CD: Solo Guitar, I loved "Fatima's Waltz" and "seven sisters" and "see the world", keep up the good work, I'm glad to say this to you
harmonyb (2 years ago)
Hey Justin! I was glad to find some of your music posted! I hope you're enjoying your new place - I'll keep an eye out for more posted music - and events in Boston!