EPK and Booking​
Bio
Rev Ezra is an acoustic folk-rock band from Ithaca, NY, composed of singer/guitarist/primary songwriter Josh Chamberlain and fiddler/guitarist/co-songwriter Sam Schmidt. The group blends poignant storytelling with danceable rhythms and old-time influenced fiddling. Their lyrics, rooted in the storytelling of folk and Americana, tackle themes like personal growth, complex family dynamics and generational trauma, the nuances of love, and life’s delicate balance between adventure and responsibility. Rev Ezra writes fearlessly to the heart of the human experience with an eye toward honesty, humility, and a genuine mission to help others feel understood while being understood themselves. Some similar artists are the Avett Brothers, John Moreland, and Watchhouse. From intimate living room settings to large festival stages, Rev Ezra provides the space for listeners to relate to heartfelt lyrics and move to catchy hooks and rhythms.
Social Media Links:
Live and In-Studio Videos:
Listen on Spotify:
Based in Ithaca, NY
Contact: RevEzraMusic@gmail.com
Achievements
Festival Performances:
-
Performed at Red Ants Pants Music Festival in White Sulphur Springs, MT, including an official stage set and an impromptu surprise set while being pulled by a horse-drawn carriage through the festival grounds (videos linked below) (Summer ‘24).
-
Performed at Black Bear Americana Music Festival in Harwinton, CT, including an official stage set and an intimate late-night set at the Big Orange Tent jam sessions (Summer '25).​
Media about Rev Ezra
Music Releases :
-
Released our first full-band live album on July 27th,2025. We performed and recorded the set at Sunwood Studios in Trumansburg, NY in front of a sold-out live audience.
-
Released "Generations - Wilburland Acoustic Sessions" on December 19th, 2024. We recorded the album in single takes on one microphone. We have videos of two songs on our YouTube channel.
-
Released “These Days” album in 2022, which now has over 200,000 streams. The album earned two placements on the “Indie Bluegrass” Spotify editorial playlist.
“...it’s got that core of Americana genuineness to it. Once you click play, it’s impossible to click away… Rev Ezra has us hooked on this with all the charming wrinkles of wisdom and approachable familiarity.” - Article by Greg Jones of Ear to the Ground Music, about the song “Older I Get”
“The seven-song album combines deeply personal lyrics with a variety of influences – country, folk, pop, and rock – to create a powerful statement that ranks among the best local releases of 2022.” - Article by Jim Catalano of 90.1 FM - WITH Radio, about the album “These Days”
“There’s a mysterious energy to this track that immediately makes it stand out to you. Yet, at the same time, it somehow feels familiar and enjoyable… The combination is truly unique and we’re happy to support it here.” - Article by Greg Jones of Ear to the Ground Music, about the song “Strange Winds”
Appeared on the From The Vine podcast episode titled “Americana and Roadtrips - Josh Chamberlain (Rev Ezra)”
