‘Tell Me Joe’ marks the first release of 2025 from John Jenkins. This project is a collaboration with ‘John Jenkins and the James Street Band’ and follows his well-received solo album ‘Tuebrook’ and the solo EP ‘Weary.’ John shares: I am currently in the process of creating my next solo album, which is set to be released in July 2025, and I am quite enthusiastic about it. Additionally, I am halfway through recording the next project with ‘John Jenkins and the James Street Band’ and hope to return to the studio with them later this year. The other band members have been quite active; Dave Orford (Drums) has been sought after over the past year, performing with the top ELO tribute band, while Chris Jones (Bass) has been playing with local favourites Cast, Visions of Albion, and Helen Maw. Pippa Murdie (Mandolin and Backing Vocals) has been collaborating with me on my more intimate performances. David Nixon (Harmonica/Percussion/Backing) has recently released his own album titled ‘Red Skies’ under the band name ‘David Nixon’s Navigation.’

This song is intended to be light-hearted. I typically compose songs for the band that differ from those on my solo albums. In the past, I focused on writing tracks that would resonate well in live performances with my former band ‘The Persuaders,’ and I have recently adopted a similar approach, incorporating some upbeat tunes into the mix. Tony Peers on Trumpet shines on this track.

With a release date of March 9th, 2025, ‘Tell me Joe’ is co-produced by John Jenkins and Jon Lawton (Sami Yusuf, Ian Prowse, Only Child) and mastered by Pete Maher (The Rolling Stones, U2, Patti Smith).

It will be available from the usual digital retailers.