Josh Rosenthal

Josh Rosenthal (born January 13, 1983, Brownwood, Texas) is an American singer-songwriter based in Salt Lake City, Utah. He sings about reconciliation after his parents' divorce, general relationship hardships and his affection for Salt Lake City. His song "Gotta Get Out" is about Lubbock, Texas. He has played at protestant churches, Young Life camps and banquets as well as theaters and auditoriums across the United States. He got a college degree from the University of Utah in Humanities – Strategic Communication in 2009.

Biography

Early years Born in Brownwood, Texas, Rosenthal is the youngest of three brothers. Six years after he was born, Rosenthal moved to Benbrook, Texas, where he attended Benbrook Elementary from kindergarten through fifth grade. After that he attended Monnig Middle School for a year. It was at that time his father, David Rosenthal, got a job in Lubbock, Texas, to work at a maximum facility prison as an associate clinical psychologist.

Prominence in Salt Lake City Rosenthal's albums: Cordillera, Renaissance, and Narratives, have sold thousands of copies in Utah. He has headlined such venues as Sandy Amphitheater and the Rose Wagner Theater. Utah's Deseret News reviewed Rosenthal's Christmas album:

Albums

Punk rock Rosenthal was in a band in high school called Crash Test Pete. They toured nationally to promote their only release. Members included: Jordan Polk and Zak White.

CTP – The Hand You're Dealt (2000)

Solo Inspired by Tuesday (2004) Independent Hour Compilation (2005) Cordillera (2006) The Anatomy of Healing (2007) Renaissance (2008) Narratives (2008) Overture (2009) Even the Strongest Hero (2009) Lonely Together (2009) For a Day (2009)

National tours Invisible Children Tour (2007) with Josh Wilson (Sparrow Records) Three Legged Tour (2007) with Josh Wilson (Sparrow Records) Need to Know Tour (2008) with Josh Wilson (Sparrow Records)