For nearly two decades, nationally recognized touring band The Clarks have been a fixture on the road, and they continue to churn out infectious pop/rock music that transcends generations. Bass player and songwriter Greg Joseph has been a large part of the band’s success, and now his long-awaited CD, American Diary, has arrived. American Diary is an 11-song collection of life, death, desire and broken hearts, told with Joseph's cynicism and dry humor that bring his characters to life. Throughout his career with The Clarks, Joseph has always put stories to sinfully infectious melodies. Recorded at his own home Sonic Dog Studios in Pittsburgh, Joseph enlisted the help of fellow Clark Rob James; as well as Sean McDonald, David Throckmorton, Ryan Hertweck, Randy Baumann and Jordan Mroziak. McDonald also served as engineer and producer on the project. Joseph found the overall experience to be captivating, and it has always been his vision to build songs from the ground up. “These songs are about life in America, built from the ground up and recorded with the help of my friends back home,” says Joseph. “Each song has a uniquely different flavor because they were written over the course of many years.” The Clarks have toured continuously over the years, sharing the stage with such bands as Matchbox 20, Barenaked Ladies, John Mayer, Train and Steely Dan to name a few, and have released nine albums to date. In 2004, The Clarks were musical guests on “The Late Show with David Letterman,” performing a song written by Joseph called “Hell on Wheels”. The Clarks were members of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette’s Top 50 Cultural Forces List for 2003 as well as receiving numerous awards from the Pittsburgh City Paper. They have been featured in publications such as USA Today, The Washington Post, Philadelphia Enquirer and Billboard. In 2001, Joseph wrote a jingle for national Bud Light radio and television spots, which The Clarks performed, and the ads are still running today. Joseph has twice been reviewed favorably in national publication Bass Player Magazine and was recently honored at his alma mater, Indiana University of Pennsylvania as a Distinguished Alumnus along with the rest of The Clarks. It was at IUP that Joseph and three friends formed the band nearly twenty years ago. He has also been a guest lecturer for Duquesne University’s Guitar School, University of Pittsburgh, St Francis College of Loretto, PA and many high schools throughout his hometown. Publicity: Mike Farley Michael J. Media Group 615-885-3652 mike@michaeljmedia.com