John Jenkins

John is a Liverpool born singer songwriter.

Previously with bands The Persuaders & Come in Tokio, Jenkins has supported the likes of Elvis Costello, The Beat, Echo and The Bunnymen appearing on a half dozen BBC Radio 1 Sessions back in the day including three sessions for the legendary John Peel.

For 20 years John came out of the music industry but still had the urge to play and in late 2014 returned to the front line when he won an award at the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriter's Challenge. Since then, he's not looked back.

He was selected to take part in the 2018 Americana Music Association UK Songwriting Workshop in front of prestigious Songwriting panel consisting of Chris Difford, Mary Gauthier, Beth Nielsen Chapman and Sam Baker

Feedback received was “That was Brilliant” “It’s a beautiful song”

He has released several singles and a debut solo album “Trains” to favourable reviews in late 2016. His new solo album “Window Shopping in Nashville” (a 21 track Double CD) was released in September 2017.

Window Shopping in Nashville

The 21-track album features songs laden with memorable hooks, pithy couplets and brilliant musicianship. Top session players Jon Lawton (Guitars, Production), Scott Poley (Pedal Steel, Dobro, Banjo), Chris Howard (Keyboards) and Scott Whitley (Bass), Megan-Louise, Camilla Alice Sky, Vanessa Murray (Backing Vocals) all contribute their considerable talents and Jenkins has crafted an album of finely polished gems.

Stand-outs include the storming Radio Friendly Single 'Silhouettes', The Springsteenesque songs “Bitter Harvest” and “The Unopened Letter”. The Country sound of “Grounded in the Mire” “Same Thing Every Night” and the humorous “Too Much Drinking on a Sunday”

Stereo Stickman- This project is jam-packed with stories and melodies and musical beauty. You’ll wonder about the world, you’ll wonder about your own journey, and you’ll wonder who Louise is. More than worth a download

chrighhighreviews.com - “Window Shopping in Nashville is an absolutely magnificent release of emotion. Excellent stuff from first to last! “

Liverpool Sound and Vision - Rating 9/10. Epic that truly hits home and stays, never wavering, never fading”

Fatea Magazine – Excellent

Maverick Country Magazine – 3 Stars – Worthwhile

Liverpool Acoustic - To listen to Window Shopping is to soak for an hour or more in a nice warm bath, topping up the hot water every so often so that you can enjoy a few minutes more.

Liverpool Sound & Vision 9/10 - His lyrics have been a godsend to the ears and the music that gratifies everything else is absolute.

He was also responsible for writing the Charity Single “Someday We’ll See Better Days” which features 19 of Liverpool finest singers including Ian Prowse, Robert Vincent, Jo Bywater, Paul Dunbar, and Maria Silker.

This was recently performed at the New Brighton Floral Hall” by a choir and musicians as part of the “All You Need is Love” Peace Concert

He has made several TV & Radio appearances and his songs have be played on numerous radio stations around the UK.

John plays solo and with his band “John Jenkins and the James Street Band”.

in all the Liverpool Acoustic venues, including the Smithdown Road Festival in May 2017, the prestigious 2016 Folk Festival “Folk on the Dock” in 2016.

Made in Liverpool TV - “Singer Songwriter who composes gentle, poignant lyrics stirred with a sound that resonates in the soul”

Stereo Stickman - A great songwriter. An artist with the ability to create an image of the music, to build a soundscape that reflects the ideas & the theme flawlessly. John Jenkins is an incredibly skilled storyteller. Hear the whole thing in full – you won’t stumble upon a single moment of disappointment. This type of song writing and musical expression is rare

www.johnjenkinsmusic.com

07772661968 – Contact number

Twitter - @thatsurething1

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