Joshua David Thayer has been a performing musician for 35 years, primarily as a bass player for bands including Fancy Trash, Hadley Transfer Station, Slumberland, and Love Minus Zero. He has also performed with artists such as Mark Mulcahy, TW Walsh, Dennis Crommett (Winterpills), Joshua Crane, and Treefort and shared stages with 4 Non Blondes, Juliana Hatfield, The Jayhawks, DeVotchKa, Jesse Malin, Langhorne Slim, and many more.
In 2024, he released his first ever solo single titled “Bird Children” on the occasion of his 50th birthday. It was a big moment for him and kicked off a whole new phase of creative life and exploration.
Now, his first full length album is out! Please check out “It Will Still Keep Feeling Rough” wherever you listen to music.
Consider purchasing through Bandcamp to help keep the music flowing.
Discography
Solo
Joshua David Thayer
“It Will Still Keep Feeling Rough”
Album released 2024
All instrument sounds and voice noises except drums, recording.
Joshua David Thayer
“Bird Children”
Single released 2024
All instrument sounds and voice noises, recording.
With others
Fancy Trash
The Pushkin Sessions
Album released 2023
Upright bass, backing vocals, various arrangements.
Hadley Transfer Station
Ghost
Single released 2020
Bass, recording and mixing, various other instruments and arranging.
Fancy Trash
Three Cheers for the Cheated
Album released 2006
Upright bass, recording, various instruments and arrangements.
Fancy Trash
Weighted Down
EP Released 2005
Upright bass, trombone, recording and mixing, various arrangements and other instruments.
Fancy Trash
s/t
Album released 2003
Upright bass, keyboards, recording and mixing, various other instruments and arrangements.
Hadley Transfer Station
East of the River
Album released 1999
Bass, recording and mixing, various other instruments and arrangements.
Hadley Transfer Station
A New World Around The Bend
EP released 1998
Bass, various other instruments and arrangements.