Josh Ross

Canadian singer-songwriter Josh Ross brings his blend of contemporary country and pop-rock to Manchester Academy on 30 August 2026. Raised in Ontario and now based in Nashville, he writes in a clear, candid register about breakups, small-town memories and the traces they leave. First Taste of Gone marked a turning point, followed by On A Different Night, Trouble and Ain’t Doin’ Jack, songs that tighten the link between classic storytelling and punchy, concise structures. On stage, Ross plays with a guitar-driven band and leans on dynamics: verses that hold the narrative close, choruses built to carry the room, attention to detail in the lyrics. The set typically folds in the singles and cuts that map his route from Ontario to Tennessee, letting the melodies do the heavy lifting without excess. In Manchester, it’s a straight, melodic take on modern country, delivered with a band feel and space for the songs to breathe.