Fort Worth native Justin Ross’ music is a delectable hybrid of rock and pop
that calls upon the strengths of both genres. His creative process coalesces
into catchy music, full of hooks and with something to say to everybody.
Accessible but original, Ross defies convention yet respects the roots of
Texas music.
Me and Free
Ross writes music to help people feel free and be at home with themselves,
because that’s what music does for him. “When I play music, it is the one
thing that lets me be me and free.” He fills his songs with poignant
emotional content and plenty of entertainment punch, providing music that is
both fun and affecting. “There are so many feelings that pour through me
when playing, singing or writing that sometimes it is very overwhelming, but
in a good way.”
Common Ground
Ross finds common ground between him and listeners and helps fans find
common ground among themselves. He does this by tapping into real human
experience and writing in a very personal way about things that are
universal. He often draws from family and other elements of his personal
life and environment. “Everything I write is from my heart and based upon
some personal experiences, but what I love the most is when I see that my
music can touch other people’s hearts. That is worth everything to me.”
The Artist at Work
The year
2006 saw Ross land a sixth place spot (out of 10,000 musical artists
globally) in the Emergenza international music festival. He was the first
artist to independently sell an album through the Army Air Force Exchange
Service (the CD “Seventy Five”); it sold on every military base in the
country. Ross was the first musician to perform for the Katrina Relief
Concert in 2005 (in Shreveport ). His “City Lights” song was declared track
of the day on
garageband.com
and also took best beat, best groove and best vocals honors. Ross has opened
for national touring acts, such as Hinder and Monte Montgomery. He has a
consistently feverish tour schedule, both locally and around the states. He
is currently working with A&R Select, the leading A&R firm in Hollywood , CA
. as well as El Toro Blanco Productions in Dallas , TX . In 2007, The
Justin Ross Band took top honors at the Emergenza Regional Final in Dallas ,
and took 2nd place at the National final in Los Angeles . Ross
received best vocalist honors at this final. The band was nominated for
"Best Texas Band" and Ross for "Best Male Vocalist" at the Forth Worth
Weekly Music Awards, and Ross took second place at the National finals for
the Acoustic Hero soloist competition in New York City .
Reviews
“Ross weaves together the rock and country genres in a perfect balancing
act.” – A&R Select
“The
Justin Ross Band worked the Texas heat in their favor, riling the crowd into
a dancing mass of… fans. The show was energetic and full of style, and the
music was catchy yet original. Great job all-around from this band!” –
www.emergenza.net
“With
the Marlboro growl vocals of Justin Ross and the Funky Beats from his band
brings fever to the roadhouse.” – Fort Worth Weekly
“Justin Ross takes the stage with fierce yet smooth vocals and guitar
playing that gives you chills here in L.A at the Key Club finishing 2nd
with best vocal.” – Vibe Magazine
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