Nov 7th 2009-Strider-style music- an interview with Native American singer-songwriter Joseph Strider

Bio Excerpt: "Joseph Strider was born in Texas where he began his lifelong journey as a singer/song writer. His influences are wide-ranging, from his Lipan Apache heritage and hard rock roots to the music of such guitar masters as Bruce Cockburn, Michael Hedges and Andre Segovia. He spent six years touring Texas as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist in a rock/metal band. His growing knowledge, experience and love of music led him to the acoustic guitar, the instrument that would travel with him on the next leg of his journey. He has blended his beginnings, resulting in music with a folk/alternative twist and the sound that is uniquely Joseph Strider." More: "Joseph's heritage is as much a part of who he is as his music. He is a staunch supporter of Indigenous issues, volunteering his time and musical talents to assist in the effort to educate society on the atrocities commited against the People of the First Nations throughout history and today. Those who wish to experience the music of Joseph Strider in person are invited to stop by The City Grind Coffee House in Cranford, New Jersey where Joseph hosts an open mic. event on alternating Friday evenings at 8p.m. Interested parties are encouraged to contact him at JosephStridercgch@hotmail.com for details. For those of you unable to attend a performance, a small sampling of Joseph's music can be heard on Myspace http://www.myspace.com/josephstrideracoustic Videos of Joseph's performances are available on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/user/Striderj25 He is an artists who enjoys connecting with his audience, so be sure to drop him a line. Joseph's debut cd, "Meanings Within Meanings Within Meanings" will be available for online sale December 2009. "Little Bird" will be released summer 2010. Joseph is currently at work on a concept album titled "The Journey" and an as yet untitled instrumental album. And the journey continues...."