Josh Kantor
@jtkantor.bsky.social
Organist for Boston Red Sox games at Fenway Park. I also do a bunch of other music stuff.
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Josh Kantor
@jtkantor.bsky.social
· Apr 3
If you're at a Red Sox home game and you want to send me a song request, this is the best place to do it. If you prefer to send it via Twitter, that's okay. If you prefer to send it via some other means, I may or may not see it in time. Thanks! Let's have an awesome Red Sox season together! ⚾ 🎹
Time to try and figure out how and why this movie left such a lasting mark on me back in the ‘80s.
December 30, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Time to try and figure out how and why this movie left such a lasting mark on me back in the ‘80s.
Friend: Josh, can you put some guitar on this song? And it should sound kind of bad, like almost (but not quite) on purpose.
Me: You've come to the right place.
Me: You've come to the right place.
December 29, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Friend: Josh, can you put some guitar on this song? And it should sound kind of bad, like almost (but not quite) on purpose.
Me: You've come to the right place.
Me: You've come to the right place.
Don Henley, backstage after a Brian Wilson show telling Wilson how much his music meant, asked him to sign a first-pressing vinyl copy of "Pet Sounds." Wilson signed it: "Don, thanks for the great songs" and started to hand it back, but then decided to cross out "great" before returning it to him.
What's an insult you'll never forget?
December 27, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Don Henley, backstage after a Brian Wilson show telling Wilson how much his music meant, asked him to sign a first-pressing vinyl copy of "Pet Sounds." Wilson signed it: "Don, thanks for the great songs" and started to hand it back, but then decided to cross out "great" before returning it to him.
7th anniversary of getting to lead sing-alongs at one of Yo La Tengo's Hanukah shows at the Bowery Ballroom
December 26, 2025 at 2:55 PM
7th anniversary of getting to lead sing-alongs at one of Yo La Tengo's Hanukah shows at the Bowery Ballroom
Here I come a-wassailing.
December 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Here I come a-wassailing.
The fine ornament makers at Hallmark really nailed my likeness. And my aversion to wearing pants while at work.
📷 by @yourcanadiangf.bsky.social
📷 by @yourcanadiangf.bsky.social
December 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The fine ornament makers at Hallmark really nailed my likeness. And my aversion to wearing pants while at work.
📷 by @yourcanadiangf.bsky.social
📷 by @yourcanadiangf.bsky.social
I recorded this Christmas organ version of "Brass Bonanza." The original version was the official theme song of the Hartford Whalers, who played in the National Hockey League from 1979-1997.
December 23, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I recorded this Christmas organ version of "Brass Bonanza." The original version was the official theme song of the Hartford Whalers, who played in the National Hockey League from 1979-1997.
Got presents for my cousins at tonight’s annual family Hanukah party.
December 21, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Got presents for my cousins at tonight’s annual family Hanukah party.
Need to ask this guy at the airport with the "Best Husband Ever" t-shirt if he's willing to give me some pointers.
December 21, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Need to ask this guy at the airport with the "Best Husband Ever" t-shirt if he's willing to give me some pointers.
I’m playing accordion this afternoon from 3:30 to 6:30 with Mike Verge, Joe Klompus, and Danielle Miraglia at Toad in Porter Square. No cover. Come say hello!
December 20, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I’m playing accordion this afternoon from 3:30 to 6:30 with Mike Verge, Joe Klompus, and Danielle Miraglia at Toad in Porter Square. No cover. Come say hello!
Sun Ra's Christmas song is among his most normal AND most deranged works. Some time from 1956-1960, Ra produced & played harmonium on this song he co-wrote for unknown Chicago teen doo-wop group The Qualities. Pretty sure the woodblock player wasn't allowed to listen to playback during recording. A+
Sun Ra presents The Qualities - It's Christmas Time (1960)
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December 20, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Sun Ra's Christmas song is among his most normal AND most deranged works. Some time from 1956-1960, Ra produced & played harmonium on this song he co-wrote for unknown Chicago teen doo-wop group The Qualities. Pretty sure the woodblock player wasn't allowed to listen to playback during recording. A+
This isn't my first rodeo, though my last one was before The Great Rodeo Reforms of 1982, so, in a way, it is.
December 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
This isn't my first rodeo, though my last one was before The Great Rodeo Reforms of 1982, so, in a way, it is.
Here at Jim's Big Ego headquarters, we've got the song that's missing from your holiday party playlist.
"I (Don't Know How to) Party" www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rrok...
"I (Don't Know How to) Party" www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rrok...
I (Don't Know How to) Party
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December 18, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Here at Jim's Big Ego headquarters, we've got the song that's missing from your holiday party playlist.
"I (Don't Know How to) Party" www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rrok...
"I (Don't Know How to) Party" www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rrok...
This song rules. Luther being Luther (fittingly, this 1976 track was released by Luther's pre-solo group, which is called Luther), Smooth-R&B arrangements (by former Motown legend Paul Riser) that are both tight and lush, and a killer bass-line that's frenetic without sacrificing groove/purpose/joy.
May Christmas Bring You Happiness (Remastered 2023)
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December 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM
This song rules. Luther being Luther (fittingly, this 1976 track was released by Luther's pre-solo group, which is called Luther), Smooth-R&B arrangements (by former Motown legend Paul Riser) that are both tight and lush, and a killer bass-line that's frenetic without sacrificing groove/purpose/joy.
The after-party at the end of The Dream Syndicate tour two nights ago had everything I needed.
December 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The after-party at the end of The Dream Syndicate tour two nights ago had everything I needed.
Happy 10th anniversary of the time I seem to have fired a confetti cannon on stage during a Dead Milkmen performance.
December 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Happy 10th anniversary of the time I seem to have fired a confetti cannon on stage during a Dead Milkmen performance.
My friends make sure I know about the things that really matter, and I love them for it.
December 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
My friends make sure I know about the things that really matter, and I love them for it.
Betcha didn’t know he went to ISU.
December 11, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Betcha didn’t know he went to ISU.
New phone, who’s this? #DavisSquare
December 10, 2025 at 8:12 PM
New phone, who’s this? #DavisSquare
John Denver is like if Scooter joined The Electric Mayhem.
December 9, 2025 at 2:14 AM
John Denver is like if Scooter joined The Electric Mayhem.
Last week, this was “next week,” but this week, it’s this week!
SO STOKED to be playing keyboards for The Dream Syndicate on their Northeast run next week! The show includes a front-to-back performance of the band's brilliant "Medicine Show" album. Tickets via thedreamsyndicate.com/tour.html (Hometown show is Weds Dec 10th at the Crystal Ballroom in Somerville.)
December 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Last week, this was “next week,” but this week, it’s this week!
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Donny Hathaway - This Christmas (Official Music Video)
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December 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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