The Midday Distraction #61: Joshua Stedman

Here's a singer-songwriter with ties to New York and Miami Beach, courtesy of the folks at Ariel Publicity.

Here's what you'll hear today (right-click to download MP3 or to open in a new tab in window):

• Joshua Stedman: "Tangled"
• Joshua Stedman: "Left Foot Leading"
• Joshua Stedman: "Fool I've Been"

(Total play time: 14:23)

The U.S. Congress outlawed the import of slaves from abroad this day in 1807. America's first experimental steam fire engine was tested this day in 1852. German composer Kurt Weill was born this day in 1900. The Martha Washington Hotel opened this day in 1903 in New York as the first hotel exclusively for women. Children's author Theodor Seuss Geisel (aka Dr. Suess) was born this day in 1904. Cuban-born actor and bandleader Desi Arnaz was born this day in 1917. American author Tom Wolfe was born this day in 1931. The movie King Kong opened at Radio City Music Hall in New York this day in 1933. Author John Irving and rock 'n' roller Lou Reed were both born this day in 1942. Horror writer Peter Straub was born this day in 1943. Irish guitarist Rory Gallagher (who's previously been featured on the Mental Nomad Podcast) was born this day in 1948. Comics writer and blogger Mark Evanier and former Saturday Night Live cast member Laraine Newman were both born this day in 1952. Morocco declared independence from France this day in 1956. Musician Jon Bon Jovi was born this day in 1962. Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in a single game this day in 1962, setting an NBA record. English actor Daniel Craig was born this day in 1968. Rhodesia declared independence this day in 1970 (must be something about the day). Future celebrity crush profilee Bryce Dallas Howard was born this day in 1981. Science fiction writer Philip K. Dick died this day in 1982. French singer Serge Gainsbourg died this day in 1991, English singer Dusty Springfield died this day in 1999, and Canadian blues-rocker Jeff Healey died this day in 2008.