John Jenkins is a critically acclaimed staple of the Liverpool singer-songwriter scene.

GSMC 2021 Music Award "Newcomer" Finalist and Americana UK 2021 “Emerging Artist” Runner Up. 

His Album “If You Can’t Forgive, You Can’t Love” was in  August 2021 and has been receiving the highest praise.

He is currently working on a follow up called “Tuebrook” which will be released 7th July 2023.

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Biography

John Jenkins is a critically acclaimed award-winning recording artist and staple of the Merseyside singer-songwriter scene. 

His Songwriting has been acclaimed worldwide.

He plays solo or with his band “John Jenkins and The James Street Band.” 

His most recent UK tour was performed with Pippa Murdie on Mandolin, guitar and backing vocals. 

From his early years in Liverpool bands The Persuaders and Come in Tokio (both of which made waves in the 80s with support on BBC Radio 1) to his recent success in the root’s scene, Jenkins has developed an engaged audience of fans in the rock, country, and Americana formats. He has established himself as a live touring act, both solo and collaboratively and has supported Chris Difford (Squeeze), Jarrod Dickenson, Robert Vincent (AMAUK Artist of the year), Steve Tilson in recent years. 

Jenkins latest body of work, 2021’s ‘If You Can’t Forgive You Can’t Love’ gained admiration from the likes of RnR, Folk Radio UK and Americana UK with support from Ralph McLean (BBC Radio Ulster).

The album was so-produced by John Jenkins and Jon Lawton (Sami Yusuf, Two Black Sheep) and mastered by Pete Maher (The Rolling Stones, U2, Patti Smith). It is available on CD and Digital via Fretsore Records and features the singles “Desert Hearts,” “Kathleen” and “Strangers on A Train.”

He is currently working on a follow up called “Tuebrook” which will be released 7th July 2023.



“One to watch” - NSAI – Nashville Songwriters Association International

 

Americana UK 2021 “Emerging Artist” Runner Up

 

GSMC 2021 Music Award “Newcomer” Finalist