Our antidote to the Holiday bustle. Joe Jencks is a 25-year veteran of the international folk circuit, an
award-winning songwriter and a celebrated vocalist based in Chicago, IL. Merging conservatory training
with his Irish roots and working-class upbringing, Joe delivers engaged musical narratives filled with
heart, soul, groove and grit.
Having penned several #1 folk songs, including the ever-relevant “Lady of The Harbor,” Joe was also cofounder of the harmony trio, Brother Sun. From Festivals like Falcon Ridge, Kerrville, Mariposa and Old
Songs, to venues like Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, Joe has enthralled diverse audiences with his
approachable style. On the stage, in the studio or in lecture halls, Joe applies conservatory training to
contemporary genres, bridging styles and techniques. Drawing on his Irish heritage, as a dual U.S. and
Irish Citizen, Joe uses his lyrical voice to enchant, heal and inspire.