We cover a lot of women singer/songwriters, so here are some males with the first name starting with "J". Random, right?
JERAD FINCK
jeradfinckmusic.com Clowns to the left, jokers to the right, and here we have Jerad Finck's EP, Stuck In Your Riddle. It was released last October, via Rock Ridge Music and co-publishers BMG/Chrysalis. About the signing to Rock Ridge, Finck had this to say, "I am excited about my continuing and growing relationship with Rock Ridge. They have been a constant force over the past year and have really pushed me to grow as an artist. I am thankful for everything they have done. I can't believe how far we've come over the past year…" And then he mentioned something about ninjas. No idea. Things are looking great for this Spokane-based singer/songwriter, Finck is currently on the road with dada and 7Horse. You can use the codes "jerad123" for a discount if you are planning on seeing him on tour. Tour dates:
JOSH ELKES
joshelkes.com New York singer/songwriter Josh Elkes has confirmed his self-titled debut EP for March 19th, 2013. You can preview his first single, "Laid Down in Bows" via his Soundcloud page: His music is said to be influenced by the works of Leonard Cohen (who isn't?) and more modern artists like Bright Eyes. Elkes just finished his four-month residency at The Living Room in Manhattan, but you can still catch him at some upcoming New York shows:
02/24/13 The Cake Shop New York, NY
03/01/13 Arlene’s Grocery New York, NY
JOSÉ JAMES
josejamesmusic.com Singer-songwriter José James' Blue Note debut, No Beginning No End, came out to critical acclaim - hitting #1 album on the iTunes R&B/Soul chart. James recently performed the lead single, "Trouble" on both CBS Late Show With David Letterman and TBS Conan, and was featured on The New York Times Arts & Leisure and on NPR All Things Considered. Last week, James kicked off his tour - returning to the U.S. in March for some West Coast dates.
02/10-03/06 – Asia & Australia Tour 03/08 – San Jose Jazz WinterFest – San Jose, CA 03/09 – The New Parish – Oakland, CA 03/10 – Brick & Mortar Music – San Francisco, CA 03/11 – Kuumbwa – Santa Cruz, CA 03/12 – The Del Monte Speakeasy – Los Angeles, CA Trivia: Jose James was born in Minneapolis.
JEFF BLACK
jeffblack.com Not related to Jack Black, Jeff Black is a singer/songwriter from Nashville. His latest release is album called B-Sides and Confessions, Volume Two; it is his ninth album. He just finished performing at the 30A Songwriters Festival in Florida (01/18-01/20) and is currently on the road:
1.24.13 Salisbury NC Keppel Auditorium
1.25.13 York SC Sylvia Theater 1.26.13 York SC Sylvia Theater 3.23.13 Kansas City MO Knuckleheads Saloon 3.24.13 Holdrege NE Rehmsworld Concerts 3.29.13 Manhattan KS Manhattan Arts Center 4.2.13-4.6.13 Nashville TN Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival
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