The Empty Pockets

The Empty Pockets
Performing at Double Door in 2008 (left to right: Josh, Danny, Erika, Nate.)
Performing at Double Door in 2008
(left to right: Josh, Danny, Erika, Nate.)
Background information
OriginChicago, Illinois, United States
Genresblues, Americana, rock and roll, rockabilly
Years active2006–present
LabelsMT Pockets Music, Inc.
MembersJosh Solomon
Nate Bellon
Adam Balasco
Erika Brett
Past membersDanny Rosenthal
Websitetheemptypockets.com

The Empty Pockets (formerly known as Josh & The Empty Pockets) is an American rock and roll band from Chicago, Illinois. Josh & The Empty Pockets released a Buddy Holly Tribute album in 2007 and Under the Bed in 2008, with Erika Brett featured on two of the songs.[1][2] The band changed its name to The Empty Pockets following the addition of Erika Brett to its lineup.[3] The Empty Pockets released two EPs, one of which features holiday songs.

The group is composed of four members: Josh Solomon, guitar and lead vocals; Nate Bellon, bass and lead vocals; Adam Balasco, drums; and Erika Brett, keyboard and lead vocals.

  1. ^ Adam Harrington. "Review: 'Josh Solomon & the Empty Pockets' 'Celebrate Buddy Holly'". W&H. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
  2. ^ Top40 Charts. "Josh & The Empty Pockets". Retrieved 2009-01-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "Baby It's Cold Outside/Baby Please Come Home by Josh and the Empty Pockets". OurStage. 22 October 2008. Retrieved 11 May 2014.