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The Folk Show Road Show: Joe Jencks, Solo

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Joe Jencks, recorded at Happy Valley House Concerts in State College, Sept 14. 2016. (Set 2)

Joe Jencks' concerts have been called an occasion for singing, a contagious rising up of voices, an act of joy and defiance, and that's a good start for a description of the evening captured on this episode of the Folk Show Road Show.  

The setting is the home of Andrew and Laurel Zydney in State College, where Joe has performed both solo and as part of the trio Brother Sun (with Pat Wictor and Greg Greenway).  

In this solo concert Joe sings powerful and well crafted songs, mostly his own, entertains with  stories from his life on the road, and surprises us with some gems from American history.   If you haven't experienced a house concert in person, this recording will give you a taste of what a welcoming and enjoyable experience it can be.  

  You can find more information on Joe Jencks at http://www.joejencks.com

 

Mel DeYoung hosts Morning Edition on WPSU and is in the broadcast booth before 5am each weekday. That means that if he's being sensible he goes to sleep way earlier than normal people do. The differences don't end there, but you'll have to chat with Mel sometime to understand the full depth of his abnormality.