ESW: Bios

Josh Silbert - Saxophones, Keyboards

Born outside of Detroit, Joshua Silbert has spent the majority of his life either in south Central Indiana or touring the country in a 15-passenger van. He received a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from Indiana University and has taken master classes with Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, Branford Marsalis and Betty Carter. While on tour with Johnny Socko, Mr. Silbert has shared the stage with Maceo Parker, The Dave Matthews Band, Kid Rock, The Roots and Soul Coughing. Some of Mr. Silbert's compositions have
appeared on public radio (theme for the weekly program Chef's Rendezvous), the
theatrical trailer for Eight Crazy Nights (starring Adam Sandler) as well as
dramatic performances in the U.S. and Europe. Some of Mr. Silbert's recording highlights include Mike Wanichic (The Why Store; MCA), Lisa Germano (Sony - 4AD), and Paul Mahern (The Mysteries of Life; RCA). Mr.Silbert is currently ass deep in a twelve-step program, tryin (unsuccessfully) to get him to curb his addiction to Reason and Recycle.

Adam White - Drums, Loops

Indianapolis native Adam White has performed with Cathy Morris, Jennie Devoe, Wonderdrug, The Foursexes, Mr. Sparkle, The Impalas, Dave and Rae and The Oliver Syndrome. Mr. White has shared the stage with Live, Chris Isaak, Weezer, Blue Oyster Cult, Ted Nugent, Sugar Ray and Crystal Gale. He has appeared on recordings with Tiffany, Tony Levin, Jennie Devoe, Randy Brecker, Cathy Morris, Wonderdrug, and The Aurelians. His teachers have included Kenny Aronoff, Jay Webb, Steve Davis, Gerald Carlyss, Craig Hetrick, Dane Clark, and Jack Gilfoy. Adam continues to perform and record with numerous artists throughout the Midwest.