Not one to stay put for long, prolific Ohio musician Joseph Allen Beltram has earned fans through repeated tours across the states.
About
A few years ago, I decided to organize this plastic tub full of music I had been carrying around. This tub held all the music I had made; essentially every artifact that had not been lost along the way, since I was around 16.
There were a lot of demos, various versions, the architecture of future projects and even some fully realized records that never made their way into the world
I categorized them into a loose system that I mostly understand. Much of what I made in my teens was sectioned off from songs I was making in my 20s. From there, songs that were not already divvied up into their perspective projects were organized so I could find them.
In the end, I had close to 400 unreleased songs; some of them hastily recorded, some completely arranged, and everything in between. Not to mention many alternate versions of songs currently released on other records.
These songs, these albums all at one point were slated to make it out into the world; before other plans and schemes postponed there departure.
I turned 41 last year. With zero sadness in this statement, (I still write quite a bit and there’s always something in the works) I realized I’m not going to get back to much of this stuff.
I’ve decided to release what is releasable and what I think might be enjoyable to hear.
Currently, these songs serve no purpose at all, languishing in my plastic tub. I will tell the stories of their creation where I think it is interesting. Of course, all the amazing people I’ve worked with over the years will be credited.
I hope you enjoy listening. Check out josephallenbeltram.bandcamp.com or the Youtube playlist Other Hours Other Rooms on my page for a running list of songs as they make it your way.
This year I plan on releasing two records. Your Man Alone a project I’ve been working on for a few years. And its sister record Lonesome Companion, A record I started in February and have devoted my Shelter in place time to.
Shows
NOV 7 2019 THU Northside Tavern Cincinnati, OH
NOV 8 2019 FRI Rising Silo Brewery Blacksburg, VA
NOV 9 2019 SAT Whistle Punk Grill and Taphouse Richwood, WV
NOV 14 2019 THU Annabell’s Akron, OH
NOV 15 2019 FRI 5 O’Clock Lounge Lakewood, OH
NOV 16 2019 SAT The Millard Fillmore Presidential Library Cleveland, OH
DEC 5 2019 THU The Ruin Fort Wayne, IN
DEC 6 2019 FRI Chomp Adrian, MI
DEC 12 2019 THU Mag Bar Louisville, KY
DEC 14 2019 SAT Cellar Door Coffee CO Garrettsville, OH
DEC 28 2019 SAT George’s Lounge Canton, OH
MAR 25 2020 WED Winchester Cleveland, OH with Daniel Romano / Cancelled
APR 4 2020 SAT House of Blues Cleveland, OH / Cancelled
APR 24 2020 FRI House of Blues Cleveland, OH / Cancelled
MAY 16 2020 SAT George’s Lounge Canton, OH / Cancelled
JUN 13 2020 SAT Pompei Lounge Staunton, VA / Cancelled
Jun 24 2020 WED Foot Lights, Queens, NY / Cancelled
JUN 27 2020 SAT Waterloo Arts Fest Cleveland, OH / Cancelled
Contact
goodmorningvalentine@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/josephallenbeltram/