Nashville, TN (Top40 Charts/ Doug Deutsch Publicity Services) - Justin Foutz is a 26-year-old singer, songwriter and guitar player born in Indianapolis, Indiana. At age 10, Justin picked up a Kay guitar and began to learn his favorite song, Richie Valens' "
La Bamba".
Natural talent and persistence paid off and by the age of 12, he got to perform "
Hotel California" by the
Eagles with John Mellencamp's band at a private party for Indianapolis Colts owner, Jim Irsay. From ages 15-17 Justin switched to drums and joined up with a local band, Green Bean Transplant. Although drumming was fun, Justin was coming to the realization, at the young age of 16, that he wanted to be front and center.
Country-rock guitarist/singer/songwriter, Justin Foutz
Live Interview and Performance on Actors E Chat TV Show
Thursday, September 30 - 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time
Foutz is nominated in the "Country Artist of the Year" and "Country Album of the Year" categories for the 20th Annual Los Angeles
Music Awards (www.lamusicawards.com) in November. Log onto
www.actorsentertainment.com to watch, listen and chat live.
In 2002 Foutz went to Southern California to vacation with his father. While on vacation, he found himself bored with the Summer sun. To take his mind off his boredom, he put a band together to play some local gigs. The search for California musicians with the same influences as he had, (i.e. Travis Tritt, Keith Urban, Little River Band, Brad Paisley and Stevie Ray Vaughan) came easily. Hearing Justin rehearsing in his garage, a neighbor quickly introduced him to Rich Modica, the long time production manager/guitar tech for Brian Setzer, The Wallflowers and many others successful acts. Justin and Rich spent many hours together talking about music, business and guitars. Once they realized that they where both on the same musical page, they decided to sign a management deal together and things began moving forward.
In 2004, at the age of 20, Foutz got a chance to show his guitar skills to the country music world, when he went on tour with country artist, Chris Richards-Tumblers and the Grits tour. Not long after returning from tour, Modica invited noted producer, Dave Darling (twice Grammy nominated; Brian Setzer, Meredith Brooks) to one of Justin's shows. The following day, all three- Foutz, Modica, and the aforementined Darling - were all gathered in a studio, recording five songs in the process. Among those are "Mr. Know-It-All," brimming with pure confidence and attitude, and certain to become a radio favorite; and the instrumental song, "Crash and Burn" is a smokin' guitar track that brings every live Justin Foutz audience to their feet and then knocks them on their rears!
Foutz subsequently moved to Nashville and recorded his self-titled debut at Sound Kitchens and Sound Emporium with engineers Ben Terry and Taylor Pollert. Justin has also made appearances at The Grand Ole Opry as well as various Nashville venues. Justin has recently returned to California where he's continuing his writing and recording career. Justin Foutz may be young; but when you hear his voice you will soon realize that his soul is that of a seasoned veteran. His energetic mix of country, blues and rock will make a fan out of anyone who enjoys great music.
* Justin Foutz - Upcoming Live Shows And Special Events Itinerary *
Sept. 30 (Thurs.) ACTORS E SHOW (Live Taping) Hollywood, CA
Oct. 7 (Thurs.) THE WHISKY (LAMA Voting Party) West Hollywood, CA
Oct. 8 (Fri.) TEXAS LOOSEY'S Torrance, CA
Oct. 9 (Sat.) SADDLE SORE Norco, CA
Oct. 10 (Sun.) EVO Belmont Shores, CA
Oct. 15 (Fri.) BIG MIKE'S COUNTRY PALACE Apple Valley, CA
Oct. 16 (Sat.) BIG MIKE'S COUNTRY PALACE Apple Valley, CA
Oct. 17 (Sun.) VIVA CANTINA Burbank, CA
Oct. 20 (Wed.) COWBOY PALACE Chatsworth, CA
Oct. 22 (Fri.) TEXAS LOOSEY'S Torrance, CA
Oct. 23 (Sat.) LACEY J'S Lake Elsinore, CA
Nov. 6 (Sat.) SADDLE SORE Norco, CA
Nov. 7 (Sun.) AMERICAN VETERANS RADIO World Wide Web
Nov. 11 (Thurs.) SWALLOWS INN San J. Capistrano, CA
Nov. 18 (Thurs.) PARAMOUNT THEATER Hollywood, CA
Nov. 21 (Sun.) EVO (CD Release Party) Belmont Shores, CA
Dec. 4 (Sun.) SWALLOS INN San J. Capistrano, CA
Dec. 10 (Sat.) SADDLE SORE Norco, CA
Dec. 31 (Fri.) SADDLE SORE Norco, CA
Jan. 6 (Thurs.) SWALLOWS INN San J. Capistrano, CA
Jan. 7 (Fri.) SWALLOWS INN San J. Capistrano, CA
