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John Jenkins is a Liverpool Singer-Songwriter who performs either solo or with his band “John Jenkins and the James Street Band”

A firm favourite on the live local original music scene, he has received endless praise for his songs and their range of diversity.

He was joint winner of the 2015 of the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge, and finalists in 2016 and 2019

His song “Silhouettes” was a finalist in the UK Country Radio Show Song of the year

His song “Looking For That American Dream” was a finalist in the FabCharts 2020 Song of the Year.

He currently presents a weekly Americana Blues Country and Folk show at Vintage Radio Birkenhead.

He released his new solo album “Growing Old – Songs from my Front Porch” in June 2020

John Jenkins – Growing Old – Songs from my Front Porch

Reviews so Far June 2020

“Here we have a collection of warm, empathetic, personal and resonant songs which are akin to having a deep conversation with an old friend, someone with whom you feel comfortable. Excellent album, highly recommended”

Fatea Music Magazine

Jenkins has put together a collection of songs here that really find a way of speaking to you. A carefully constructed fine piece of work

Maverick Music Magazine June 2020

‘Growing Old – Songs From My Front Porch’ is a defiant piece of work that stands out of time in a world changing with every turn. The music is often beautiful and leave you smiling wryly as another longing lament refuses to leave your brain.

Liverpool Acoustic Music Magazine

“Filled with carefully-crafted melodies and a careworn and gentle vocal, it feels like the chords have been as carefully-chosen as the lyrics”

“An exploration of feelings, a wander through different soundscapes and a treat for these trying times... “-

Stereo Stickman

Jenkins is a “songwriter’s songwriter. These songs aren’t in from his front-porch at all. This music is from his heart, it’s in his blood. Rating 9/10

Maximum Volume Music May 2020

A terrific listen, a set of songs that captures our own feelings on the process of age elegantly and with style.

“John once more takes the hand of the listener and helps them find a way to their own soul… 9/10 “

Liverpool Sound & Vision

Some of the imagery is stunningly vivid, like when Jenkins is describing the plight of an old, lonely war veteran, “his single bed no larger than a tomb,” on ‘Daniel White’.

Americana UK

The Album is a beautiful collection. Beautifully produced and just as beautifully presented.

Hope its Country

Jenkins’ lyrics have a nice turn of phrase to them and he can clearly turn out some really, strong memorable melodies, too.

A fine album.

Darren’s Music Blog July 2020