06/04/2026
Josh Grider Has Built a Country Career on His Own Terms
Josh Grider isn’t chasing trends — he’s chasing truth. With a distinctively
smooth baritone voice and songwriting chops sharpened by two decades on the
road, the Texas-by-way-of-New-Mexico troubadour has carved out a lane that’s
part roots-country, part Americana, and all heart.
Long before “independent artist” was a buzzword, Grider was already doing it
the hard way — writing his own songs, booking his own gigs, and releasing
albums on his own dime. Having landed both recording and publishing deals
over the course of his career, he keeps finding himself back where he started.
Independent. And now, as the music industry morphs around him, he’s doubling
down. New music is on the way in 2025 and 2026, all self released and all on his
own terms.
But Josh Grider isn’t just a troubadour — he enjoys working behind the scenes
too, currently producing rising Texas talent Gunnar Latham, adding his veteran
instincts to a new generation of storytellers. With cuts on newer artists like
Braxton Keith, Willie Tate, and Justin Schools - among others - Josh continually
proves he is just as comfortable in a writing room as he is performing his own
songs.
Still, the stage remains home base. Grider plays constantly — solo, with his
longtime friend Drew Kennedy as the Topo Chico Cowboys, as part of the
beloved Red River Songwriters collective, and in a deeply personal duo with
his wife Kristi. Each configuration shows a different side of the same coin:
thoughtful, melodic, soul-baring country music that sticks.
There are no gimmicks here. No label machines. Just songs that matter, players
that mean it, and an artist who never stopped believing in the power of a good
story and a well-worn guitar
In just two days you can get two days of Josh & Kristi Grider LIVE at The Train Car!!
Friday and Saturday, June 5-6, 2026
9m-midnight each night.
Come out after the !!
We’ll be open ‘til 1am both nights as well!!
Did we mention… no cover!!! Free show (21+)
