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Joe Jencks in Concert
September 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of DeKalb (formerly known as the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of DeKalb) is proud to announce a special performance by Joe Jencks for a benefit concert at its church at 158 N 4th Street in downtown DeKalb on Friday, September 13, 2024. Tickets can be purchased via PayPal at uufdekalb.org/joejenksconcert or you can reserve tickets by emailing the church office at office@uudekalb.org and pay for your tickets at the door. Ticket Price: $20.00 for adults; children under 13 are free.
Joe Jencks sings with a lyric baritone voice that has the edgy richness of a good sea-salt caramel. A 25-year veteran of the international Folk circuit, an award-winning songwriter and a celebrated vocalist based in the Chicago area, Joe delivers engaging musical narratives filled with heart, soul, groove, and grit. Blending well-crafted instrumentals and vivid songwriting, he is known for his performances of musical beauty, social consciousness, and spiritual exploration. Jencks has penned several #1 Folksongs including the ever-relevant Lady of The Harbor. From Carnegie Hall to Lincoln Center to Festivals across the U.S. and Canada, Jencks has become a fan favorite throughout North America and beyond.
Joe’s 2017 CD Poets, Philosophers, Workers, and Wanderers earned #1 Artist, #1 Album, and #1 Song on the North American Folk DJ Chart as well as spending several weeks at #1 on the SIRIUS XM Americana Chart. In August 2022 Joe released The Coming of the Years – a new album more deeply exploring matters of social justice and his Irish heritage. Blending modern and traditional Celtic instrumentation, this recording is already receiving critical acclaim in advanced reviews. In addition to his work as a touring performer, songwriter, and producer, Joe also leads songwriting workshops with diverse communities from Military Veterans to School Children. Joe is a dual US-Irish citizen and has served as a Cultural Ambassador with the US State Department. He also received a grant in 2020 from the Archives of American Folk Music at The Library of Congress.
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