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"Joe Jencks is the type of musician that will cause you to drop that morning newspaper or pull your car to the side of the road when you hear his songs. He is the type of artist that will turn heads in his direction when he walks onto a stage. His voice will instantly draw you into his passionate songs. He is the type of musician whose music will become a part of you." -Ron Olesko, WFDU –FM Teaneck, NJ
Joe Jencks is an international touring performer, songwriter, entertainer, and educator. From venues like Lincoln Center in New York, to coffee houses, festivals, spiritual communities, and schools, Joe Jencks via radio, CDs, web casts, and other musicians. He is noted for his unique merging of musical beauty, social consciousness, and spiritual exploration. Jencks weaves a diverse web of stories with brilliant musical skill, ensnaring even the most rigid of hearts, inviting them to open. His songs invite us to live inside of our passions and our beliefs.
Jencks applies his conservatory training to a contemporary genre, and offers the listener the best of both worlds. Drawing on his Irish heritage (dual U.S./Irish Citizen), Jencks uses his lush and lyrical voice to enchant, heal, and inspire. Jencks has won numerous songwriting awards and is also highly regarded as a song interpreter. Joe’s latest release, Links In A Chain, highlights this aspect of his work.
Links In A Chain is Jencks’ 7th CD, and his finest work to date. The recording features six new original compositions and six songs written by some of Jencks’ mentors and influences. Included are songs by folk legends Phil Ochs and Bob Gibson, as well as a vivid rendition of the American classic, Joe Hill. In his original compositions, Jencks explores a wide range of topics, including family history, staying in love, and a brand new piece in the Irish tradition called On Eireann’s Shore. This beautifully lilting love song genuinely honors his heritage, and sounds as if it could have been written a century ago. A Grammy winning team of engineers and supporting musicians contribute to make the recording an exceptional piece of work from start to finish. Guests include: Jon Carroll (Mary Chapin Carpenter’s pianist) on keyboards, Pat Wictor on slide-guitars, Jim Robeson (Bass & recording engineer) and Charlie Pilzer (mixing and mastering engineer).
Joe’s previous release The Candle And The Flame, gained international acclaim and made it to the top of the Folk charts in the US. Links In A Chain is expected to do the same. This recording combines many facets of Joe’s diverse musical background and weaves them all together in an aural tapestry that is warm and exquisite. Jencks has the passion of Gospel singer, the knowledge of a classical vocalist, and the soul of an Irish Tenor. And at the center of Joe’s music is an abiding love for humanity that transcends the everyday and boarders on the mystical.
Joe Jencks will debut at Carnegie Hall in New York, November 16th through the 20th, in a program for NYC public school students, sponsored by the Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall.
Discography
Links In A Chain CD Acoustic/Singer Songwriter 2009
The Candle & The Flame CD Acoustic/Singer Songwriter 2007 Turtle Bear Music Rise As One Live Concert CD Folk/Labor History 2005 Turtle Bear Music The Wonder Deep Within CD Folk/Spiritual 2004 Turtle Bear Music I Hear Your Voice CD Folk/Social Justice 2003 Turtle Bear Music What Kind Of Brother CD Folk/Traditional 2000 Turtle Bear Music
Joe has also appeared on numerous CD Compilations including National Public Radio’s ‘Car Talk: Born Not To Run.’
Send out all those emails yet? (that sound you heard was a whip cracking) Hello from Booston where we're gearing up for Halloween Wish ya could be here for the rock 'n' roll show
Joe, How are things going with you? Cincinnati's great. Boiling Point is doing well and I think we're going to be moving to prime time on Fridays. I'm almost out of school. But I've recently put up a lot of new songs on my myspace. I'd love for you to check them out and tell me what you think. Hope to see you soon, Connor
I'm seriously diggin the tunes, as usual. Just dropping by to show a fellow musician some respect. I just posted 2 new tunes myself, if you get a chance, you should do yourself a favor and check them out!
Hi Joe, I hope you've been doing great in Evanston and just wanted to drop by to say hello because it's been a while since I've been in touch. My CD, "Into The Stars" is finally out (yay!) and I'm trying to catch with friends now. I've posted 5 tracks on my site if you'd like to check it out. Merry Christmas to you and your family! ~ Peace ~ Priscilla
Every Christmas season, I find myself wondering, what kind of a kid was Jesus? I mean, after he got himself out of the manger? We shot this video in 1992 with my daughter Willow. It's won some awards and is used in churches, temples & Sunday school classes. It addresses homelessness and caring for each other on this planet. It's called WHEN JESUS WAS A KID. Feel free to pass this on to friends and family. Happy, merry, warm and loving holidays to you and your loved ones. Bye for now - Peter Alsop
Happy Halloween!!
We're all on this planet together
doin' the best we can.
Here's COSTUME PARTY - to celebrate that!
Enjoy! Sing along!
Drop by www. peteralsop. com for a visit!
Bye for now - Peter Alsop
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Hi Joe, Peter and the family are ALL at Otter Space this week. He must have sent you the message before he went north. It was great to listen to your tunes this morning when I found your message to Peter. I will be sure to tell him about you sending it to him. Have a great week!! Germaine Assistant to Peter Alsop
