Show notes
A conversation about Josh's life, from being lead singer in blues rock band Sal Vitro whose highlights included playing supporting slots to Jeff Beck, Thin Lizzy and Status Quo, whom they supported in the O2 in Dublin (now 3 Arena) to a crowd of 10,000 people. They also released an album and moved to London - four band members sharing a two-bed flat for a year. Now Josh is a primary school teacher in George Eliot Primary School in North London, a job that he loves, whilst still writing music and singing.Episode index:00.00 Intro01:22 Interview begins with background and context06:40 Growing up in Dublin and musical beginnings14:25 Forming a band15:07 Being a shy person performing onstage17:56 First phase of the band as Roadrunner - Dime Store in Sweeneys etc19:35 Sex, drugs and rock'n'roll? 23:22 Parting ways musically with a good friend25:33 New drummer, new name Sal Vitro26:32 Dreaded question: what was their style of music?27:43 Rick Beato and songwriting32:47 Sal Vitro moves up a gear34:15 Did he ever see it as a career? Chat about idea of making your passion your career.38:25 Supporting Jeff Beck, Thin Lizzy and Status Quo41:36 Playing the O2 in Dublin (now 3Arena) to 10,000 people42:55 Best gigs he ever played?45:58 Can never predict how you'll feel onstage46:43 G leaves the band to concentrate on engineering career48:32 Making the album49:23 Moving to London - four band members to two-bed flat56:00 Differences between Dublin and London59:20 Corley getting naked1:00:27 Blues rock no longer considered cool?1:01:10 Crisis of confidence1:04:30 The album, response to it and reflections since1:08:09 The end of the band1:11:09 Took it further than they ever could have dreamed1:11:35 Theme of podcast - the majority of artists we never hear from at large1:13:39 The other side of life - degree and jobs along the way1:14:45 Becoming a teacher1:17:55 Froebel College inspires him1:19:06 How rewarding teaching is1:21:06 Style of teaching1:23:09 Teaching kids about mental health - George Eliot a brilliant school1:25:46 Still playing music1:29:44 Working with Bres from Republic of Loose1:31:00 Chat about creativity1:34:40 Thoughts on being a teacher in 2020/211:38:02 His other passion - bouldering1:39:42 Goodbye and thanks1:40:15 OutroGuest: Josh Dunford Links to Sal Vitro and Josh's music:https://youtu.be/ik0wsKiFzkMhttps://youtu.be/xSjQDhz26UUhttps://youtu.be/8l0dTNDbXw4https://youtu.be/w6Fs5EqgDHcHost and producer: Donal Gallery Recorded using Cleanfeed between our houses in North LondonArtwork by Anna Obert https://www.instagram.com/annaobertillustration/ Music by Donal Gallery Twitter: https://twitter.com/PathsPodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PathsPodcast Get in touch with stories of people who've had dramatic changes in their lives at [email protected] Thanks for listening