03/27/2026
More info about Joe Jencks, who will be at thec TOL Coffeehouse on Sat., March 28, at 7:30 pm (door open at 6:30):
Joe Jencks is a 25-year veteran of the international folk circuit, an award-winning songwriter, and a celebrated vocalist based in Chicago, IL. Merging conservatory training with his Irish roots and working-class upbringing, Joe delivers engaged musical narratives filled with heart, soul, groove, and grit.
From reknown festivals like Falcon Ridge, Kerrville, Mariposa, and Old Songs, to venues like Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, Joe has enthralled diverse audiences with his approachable style. On the stage, in the studio, or in lecture halls, Joe applies conservatory training to contemporary genres, bridging styles and techniques. Drawing on his Irish heritage, as a dual U.S. and Irish citizen, Joe uses his lyrical voice to enchant, heal, and inspire.
Joe has won numerous songwriting awards and is highly regarded as a song interpreter. Joe weaves a diverse web of stories with brilliant musical skill, ensnaring even the most rigid of hearts, inviting them to open. His songs invite us to live inside of our passions and our beliefs. In addition to his performance work, Joe’s skills as a vocal harmony arranger are in demand. With over 40 appearances as a guest vocalist and arranger on various studio recordings, he brings a unique rich sound to the work of other artists.
We do hope you will come to the TOL Coffeehouse on Saturday, March 28, to welcome Joe Jencks to Columbia, SC.
