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Josh Caterer

Josh Caterer (born April 12, 1972) is an musician and songwriter based in the area, best known as the , lead guitarist, and principal songwriter of the band , which he co-founded with his brothers Matt and Eli in 1991. The band gained prominence in the 1990s scene, blending energy with influences from standards and , and achieved commercial success after signing with in 1994 following an opening slot for . Their major-label albums, including the reissue of Born to Quit (1995), Get What You Deserve (1996), and The Party's Over (1998), showcased Caterer's hyper-literate songwriting, earning a and influencing the genre despite their indie roots. In 1999, Caterer left after a spiritual conversion to born-again Christianity, prompted by personal struggles including and substance use, leading him to pursue , co-found the band Duvall, and serve as a leader at churches such as Memorial Church in Oak Park. The band reunited in 2005 for a sold-out show at Chicago's venue, releasing subsequent albums including Stay Down (2008) and Into the Agony (2018) on , while Caterer balanced his faith with rock performances. In recent years, he has pursued solo work, including albums such as The Space Sessions (2021) and The Hideout Sessions (2023), and continues with , whose 2025 release Lovely Stuff on Anxious & Angry marks their first full-length in seven years amid ongoing tours.

Early life

Childhood and family background

Josh Caterer was born April 12, 1972, in while his father was stationed there as a chaplain's assistant in the army. His parents, Cran Caterer and Cindy Dixon, had married in late 1967. Shortly after his birth, the family returned to following Cran's army discharge. In 1974, Dow Chemical transferred Cran to the area to sell medical products, and the Caterers relocated to , a northwest of , where Josh spent much of his early childhood. His father worked at Dow Chemical, while his mother, an elementary with a background in education, introduced the family to artists such as and . The family, which never regularly attended church despite Cran's Protestant background from his time as a chaplain's assistant in the army, exhibited a spiritual bent that influenced their children's worldview without formal religious practice. By the mid-1980s, when Josh was around 13, the family moved again to Lake in the Hills, another nearby suburb south of . He is the middle child of three brothers—Matt (born May 1968), Eli (born October 1975)—all of whom pursued music as a central family pursuit, reflecting the creative environment fostered by their parents. Cran often played , exposing the boys to rock and pop acts like and Led Zeppelin, as well as jazz crooners including and , which shaped their eclectic musical tastes. The brothers' shared interest in music deepened through local influences in the late 1980s, including discovered via Matt's records and their cousin Brian Bowie's collection, featuring bands like , , and MC5. This period marked the start of Josh's early musical experiments; around 1990, he and his brothers formed their first band, Speedstick, a punk-style group that served as a precursor to their later project and highlighted the familial dynamics driving their creativity.

Education

Josh Caterer attended Harry D. Jacobs High School in , a suburb northwest of , during his teenage years. He entered as a freshman around 1986 and graduated in January 1990. During his time there, Caterer met his future wife, Stefanie Weisbrod, at a dance in 1986; she was a year ahead of him in school and initiated their relationship. At Jacobs High School, Caterer was known as a quick-witted but laid-back student who initially tested into honors classes yet soon dropped them, preferring a more relaxed approach to his studies. His emerging interest in guitar playing began to take shape during this period, influenced by the family's musical background. Following graduation, Caterer took a gap of about a year and a half, living with his parents in Lake in the Hills while navigating temporary factory jobs and late nights that ultimately led to his eviction from the family home. In the early 1990s, he shifted focus to the local music scene in the Chicago suburbs, such as Crystal Lake and Dundee, where the unlikely punk environment fostered his creative development amid a backdrop of suburban isolation and DIY ethos. This period marked his transition to adulthood without pursuing higher education, prioritizing musical pursuits over formal schooling.

Musical career

Smoking Popes

The were formed in 1991 in , , by brothers Josh Caterer on lead vocals and guitar, Matt Caterer on bass, and Eli Caterer on guitar, with drummer Mike Felumlee rounding out the lineup. The band evolved from the Caterer brothers' earlier project Speedstick, which had performed basement and local shows before rebranding for their first loft gig in that summer. As the principal songwriter, Josh Caterer shaped the group's sound, blending the raw energy of with his crooner-style vocals influenced by classic and big-band traditions, creating a unique mix of heartfelt lyrics and buzzsaw guitars. The band's early momentum built through independent releases, starting with their debut album in 1993 on Johann's Face Records, recorded at Sonic Iguana Studios and later reissued by . Signing to marked their major-label breakthrough, with Born to Quit (1995) featuring the hit single "Need You Around" and achieving chart success on Billboard's Heatseekers list, followed by Get What You Deserve (1996), Destination Failure (1997), which explored themes of disillusionment amid growing commercial pressures. The band recorded their final Capitol album, The Party's Over, in 1998, but it was shelved by the label and released independently on Double Zero Records in September 2001; the band entered an indefinite hiatus after Josh Caterer departed in 1999 due to personal reasons tied to his emerging Christian faith.) The Smoking Popes reunited in 2005 for a sold-out show at Chicago's Metro, reigniting their career with Felumlee rejoining the core trio. This led to a string of independent albums: Stay Down (2008) on Curb Appeal Records, marking their return to original material; This Is Only a Test (2011) on Asian Man Records, delving into introspective punk anthems; and Into the Agony (2018), the first with the original lineup intact since 1997, emphasizing emotional resilience. In the 2020s, the band experienced a significant revival, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Born to Quit with a rerecorded live session at Bombsight Recording Studio in 2024—captured without overdubs before a small audience—and full-album performances on tour. Their ninth studio album, Lovely Stuff, self-produced and released on April 4, 2025, via Anxious and Angry, became their first full-length since Into the Agony and showcased a DIY ethos with themes of hope and determination. Supporting these milestones, the group embarked on their longest tour in decades, including opening for The Get Up Kids across the US and Europe in 2024, a headline spring run in 2025 featuring Born to Quit in full, and a high-profile set at Riot Fest in September 2025, where they performed the anniversary material to enthusiastic crowds.

Other bands

In addition to his primary work with Smoking Popes, Josh Caterer formed the band Duvall in August 2001 alongside other former Smoking Popes members, marking a shift toward with faith-based lyrics during a hiatus from his original group. As the band's and primary songwriter, Caterer contributed to their debut full-length album, Volume & Density, released on November 10, 2003, via , which featured 12 tracks exploring themes of personal faith and redemption. The group followed with the EP O Holy Night on October 4, 2004, also on , offering nine holiday covers and originals infused with Caterer's vocal harmonies and guitar work, before disbanding in 2004. Shifting genres further, Caterer founded the blues/rock outfit Jackson Mud Band in early 2015 as a collaborative project with local Chicago musicians, including bassist Ray Somera and pianist Ronaldo DeSouza, to explore electric blues influences from his youth. Serving as lead singer and guitarist with songwriting responsibilities, he guided the band through live performances emphasizing rootsy, soulful sounds distinct from punk, culminating in their self-released debut album Stranger Blues on April 12, 2019, which included 11 tracks blending original compositions like "Wrong Kinda Love" with blues standards. Caterer has also engaged in occasional one-off projects for genre experimentation, such as leading a band in a full performance of Thin Lizzy's 1976 album Jailbreak—plus select hits—on August 17, 2025, at The Venue in , as part of the Album Covers tribute series, where he handled vocals and guitar to honor the classic. These endeavors allowed Caterer to venture beyond roots into and rock revivalism while maintaining collaborative songwriting input.

Solo work

Following his in the late 1990s, Josh Caterer released his first solo recording, the five-song acoustic EP Why Me, in 1999. Self-released and featuring Caterer's distinctive voice over solo guitar, the EP consisted of original songs reflecting personal faith and spiritual introspection. Caterer's solo output remained sporadic in the intervening years, with occasional songs released independently, until the full-length album O the Love of My Redeemer in 2019. This 10-track collection, comprising original compositions, drew heavily from influences while incorporating Caterer's melodic songwriting style, emphasizing themes of divine love and redemption. In 2021, amid the , Caterer embraced intimate live recording formats for two notable releases. The Hideout Sessions, captured in a one-night live-to-tape performance at Chicago's The Hideout venue, featured Caterer backed by a small ensemble of local musicians on a mix of covers and originals, including reinterpretations of standards like alongside tracks such as "Megan." Similarly, The SPACE Sessions, recorded at Evanston's SPACE venue for a streamed audience, showcased a trio setup with Caterer on , delivering stripped-down renditions of classics like and originals including "Racine" and "Don't Be Afraid." These albums highlighted an evolution toward broader introspection, blending his punk roots with personal storytelling in a minimally produced, venue-specific atmosphere. Caterer's solo performances often emphasize acoustic arrangements, as seen in his December 27, 2021, solo show at Schubas Tavern in , where he performed unaccompanied sets drawing from his catalog. His songwriting in these efforts centers on , redemption, and life reflections, with elements tied to his faith journey, though he has not released a full-length punk-style solo album. More recently, Caterer has integrated select solo material into his touring schedule, performing acoustic versions during headlining dates while maintaining distinction from his band projects.

Religious involvement

Josh Caterer's spiritual journey began in earnest during a break from touring with the in 1997, when he started questioning the purpose of his life amid the band's rising success. He experienced personal crises, including panic attacks and a near-fatal overdose, which prompted him to pray for truth while sitting in a park. This period marked a shift from his earlier agnostic , leading him to explore more deeply. In early 1998, Caterer began reading the , particularly the Gospel of John, during downtime on tours, which further ignited his interest in . The pivotal moment came on May 13, 1998, when, after reading C.S. Lewis's , he committed his life to Christ, transitioning from to evangelical . He described the book as removing a mental "filter" that had obscured the truth of Christ's message for him. This conversion was preceded by a year of reflection following his prayer experience, making it a culmination rather than a sudden event. The immediate aftermath of his brought internal conflict as Caterer grappled with the incompatibility of his lifestyle—marked by drugs, alcohol, and the club scene—with his newfound faith. On the night before in November 1998, he publicly announced his commitment to during the Smoking Popes' final concert at Chicago's Metro venue, introducing their song "I Know You Love Me" as a reflection of his beliefs. He was baptized in August 1998 at Christ Church Chicago and soon joined Praise Tabernacle, a Pentecostal church in Chicago's Irving Park neighborhood. This tension ultimately led him to depart from the band in mid-February 1999, effectively placing the Smoking Popes on hiatus as he prioritized his spiritual growth over the music career. Caterer's conversion was shaped by broader influences, including his Pentecostal roots through Praise Tabernacle, where he engaged in study and worship, and ongoing reflections on writings alongside direct engagement with Scripture. These elements reinforced his evangelical perspective, emphasizing personal and a literal interpretation of the . Over time, his faith integrated into his creative process, reframing songwriting from predominantly secular themes of romance and to include occasional undertones that glorified , providing him with a deeper sense of purpose in his music.

Church music and leadership roles

Following his conversion in , Josh Caterer joined Praise Tabernacle, a Pentecostal church in Chicago's Irving neighborhood, where he began contributing to by playing during services and singing in the . He quickly became more involved, volunteering to play guitar for all services and writing original songs tailored for congregational use, often incorporating unconventional elements like unexpected chord progressions and 5/4 time signatures while keeping choruses simple for group participation. By 2001, Caterer had transitioned into a worship leading role at Praise Tabernacle, leading the music ensemble during weekly services and Bible studies. In 2003, Caterer left Praise Tabernacle for in , where he served as worship leader for young adult ministries, seeking a setting that allowed him to integrate his Christian faith more fully with his background rather than isolating himself from secular influences. He contributed original songs to the church's worship repertoire, including tracks on the 2006 Harvest Bible Chapel album Downpour, co-written with other church songwriters like Matt Stowell and Andi Rozier. During this period, he also self-released the five-song acoustic gospel EP Why Me in 1999, featuring traditional Christian alongside covers of Kris Kristofferson's "Why Me" and Elvis Presley's "When He Was on the Cross," performed with guitar, piano, and harmonies from his church ensemble. Caterer continued in worship leadership roles, serving as director of worship at Village Church of Barrington and associate pastor of worship at before joining in , in September 2015 as of Worship and Music. At , he led congregational during services, emphasizing scriptural themes to foster responsive rather than performative elements, and composed pieces such as "Let There Be (Song of Creation)," a published in 2018 by for Theologians. After serving at until sometime before 2021, he joined Praise Tabernacle, where in early 2021, amid tensions with church leadership over his involvement in secular music performances with the , Caterer transitioned to as worship pastor, a position he held through 2025. During his time at in 2021, Caterer assembled a temporary band including his brother Caterer to perform at the Festival, a major event near Bushnell, , blending rock instrumentation with faith-based material. He balanced these duties with charitable service, having earlier worked at World Relief in , around 2000, where he drove donated furniture to immigrant and refugee families in the Chicago suburbs, viewing the role as an extension of his faith-driven mission to aid those in need. By 2025, after 24 years in church music leadership, Caterer stepped down from his worship pastor position at following services, citing and a desire for a less compromising spiritual life as a church volunteer rather than employee, while continuing to infuse his broader music career with Christian themes.

Personal life

Caterer has been married to writer Stefanie Caterer since 1995. They have two children: a son, (born c. 2001), and a , (born c. 2006). As of 2025, the family resides in . Stefanie has co-written songs with him, including "Fox River Dream" on the ' 2025 album Lovely Stuff.

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