Award-Winning UK Singer-Songwriter – Folk | Americana | Country
“One of the UK’s best and most original songwriters.” —Maximum Volume UK
	 “A masterclass in storytelling and musical craftsmanship.” Pitch Perfect
“John Jenkins is not only prolific but also superbly talented at capturing the human condition in all its guises.” 
Lonesome Highways 
“Nobody tells a story and soothes the soul quite like John Jenkins.” — Stereo Stickman USA
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🎙 Artist Profile
Hailing from Liverpool—a city steeped in musical legacy—John Jenkins has emerged as one of the UK’s most compelling voices in folk, Americana, and country. His artistry blends emotional depth with melodic grace, earning widespread acclaim for his storytelling and lyrical subtlety. Whether performing solo, fronting The James Street Band, or collaborating with artists like Pippa Murdie (Storm the Palace), Jenkins’s music resonates with authenticity and intimacy.
A seasoned live performer, Jenkins has supported Chris Difford (Squeeze), Jarrod Dickenson, Robert Vincent, Dean Owens, and Steve Tilston, crafting live experiences that linger long after the final chord.
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🎶 Latest Release: Restless Hearts (2025)
Released 4 July 2025
Self-Produced | Recorded at Crosstown Studios, Liverpool
Following the success of Tuebrook (2023) and the poignant Weary EP (2024), Jenkins’s new album Restless Hearts showcases twelve original tracks steeped in warmth, nuance, and narrative elegance. Inspired by the simplicity of Dylan’s John Wesley Harding and the clarity of Nanci Griffith’s storytelling, Jenkins explores love, faith, loss, and renewal — themes drawn from life’s restless journeys.
💬 What the Critics Are Saying:
•	⭐ “Restless Hearts is a triumph of songwriting and soul. John Jenkins has never sounded more assured—or more needed. One of the UK’s most compelling voices in the Americana scene.”- Liverpool Acoustic

•	⭐ “With Restless Hearts he has come up with his best album to date... pure music and stories.” — The Spill Magazine, Toronto
•	⭐ “A quietly powerful collection that invites the listener into a world of emotional ambiguity and faded light, Jenkins has a gift for conjuring characters and moments that linger — not because they are grand or dramatic, but because they feel true.” - Americana UK
•	⭐” Nobody tells a story and soothes the soul quite like John Jenkins… Restless Hearts is another stunning album, and perhaps his most impactful project yet.”- Stereo Stickman
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•	⭐ “John Jenkins draws you into his narrative with a gentle, soothing voice. It’s this personal touch which makes him stand out as a great songwriter.”- Suzy’s Musical World
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•	⭐ “These may be songs of restless hearts, but they beat with the blood of a master craftsman.” — Fatea Magazine
•	⭐ “John Jenkins returns to the emotional front and picks up the mantle of faithfulness to the dedication of storytelling within song.” — Liverpool Sound & Vision (9/10)
•	⭐ “You rarely hear a full album of songs that are authentic the way this release displays them... listening to this record is like reading a book.” — Buzzslayers
•	⭐ “John Jenkins is a lovely storyteller. His compositions feel fine, but they do have a good touch and also a nice level of complexity.” — Flyctory (4.4/5)
•	⭐ “Restless Hearts reinterprets Americana with British soul, delivering a moody and melancholy reflection that’s perfect for these troubled times — Jenkins remains one of the UK's most original songwriters.” — Rockin’ Rich Lynch
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📀 Discography Highlights
•	Restless Hearts (Album, 2025)
•	Weary (EP, 2024)
•	Tuebrook (Album, 2023)
Past praise includes:
“Absolutely breathtaking… a must-have.” – Americana UK (Weary)
“A masterpiece… an album for the ages.” – Liverpool Sound & Vision (Tuebrook)
“Songs that squeeze your heartstrings until you have to press repeat.” – Rocking Magpie
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📚 More About John Jenkins
From John Peel sessions to ‘80s post-punk roots in The Persuaders and Come in Tokio, Jenkins has evolved into a master of melody and understated lyricism. His music bridges personal introspection and universal themes, drawing comparisons to legends like Neil Young, Simon & Garfunkel, and Suzanne Vega.
With growing recognition from institutions like NSAI and Americana UK — plus radio play and critical acclaim across borders — Jenkins continues to shape the UK Americana landscape.
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📩 Contact: littlestarjohn@btinternet.com

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Happy Birthday Rog (my D-50!). 30 this year and still got him.

Not doing my music studies so much these days, am trying to finish my first novel, how cool..?! Was at first meant to be a short ten page story, then it somehow became a 28,400-500 novella. Left it for around four years and then re-started it again last year. Have got to 75,723 words now, hope to reach 90 thou' and then stop. Got the sequel underway in my head, too. Aswell as another 'Space book'. Also, a 'Ghost' story too (based on personal experiences, ooh!). Maybe writing a book is easier to do than learn Mr. Mozart, Ja? (Gotta love ya, Wolfie!).
Can't really write (as you can probably tell from this little piece, I know!). Have Dyslexia and/Or Dyspraxia.  Although haven't had any tests, but somethings going on inside my head. Maybe HDHD too? God knows.
Will keep my finger in, as regards the music but badly need lessons and shouldn't just rely on 'Natural talent'. Just probably get some lessons in 'How to write proper' too. (Joke!).
Title: 'Moon over Earth'. Genre: Sci-fi. Would have to be, wiv a title like that, hey?

All the songs on here are free to download.
There's something in there, somewhere! Enjoy! :-)

... And ty to everyone who has re-posted my little tunes, quality! Cheers, merci, danke! :-)

Hi, thanks for looking in. What you have here are mainly live Piano pieces, Classical, I guess (with a Jazz style numbers in there, too). 'A soundtrack vision' and 'Variations on a theme' were both recorded using my Yamaha sy85 synthesiser as my control keyboard. The rest were recorded using my Goldstar GMK-49 midi keyboard. 
Update2:
Have been writing, rehearsing playing more with different Piano sounds of late, but did start five or so song ideas (Only to lose them). Then I had two drum tracks (or was it three?) but then lost those, aswell! Have now got three basic drum tracks on the go, using live recorded drum kits and converted into rex files, loops, so I'll try and not lose those, hey? I've now lost them also. "Do what?!" Yes, exactly. Not to worry, I guess.
For now, am enjoying playing my Piano sounds, recording them and seeing what I come up with.
Influences:
Queen, Ultravox, Gary Numan, O.M.D. Jean-Michel Jarre, Harry-Boy (Connick Jnr) Mr. Bowie and a certain 'fabfour' too! Also, RS (Rick Springfield, and early boyhood hero of mine!). The soundtrack fellas, Lalo Schifrin and Ennio Morricone. Oh, and some Classical too. I first played a little J.S. Bach on my old Bontempi organ when I was a lot younger but my style is probably nearer to the 'Classical' era, Mr. Mozart etc. That reminds me, I must look up Haydn soon, too.
Buddy Holly, The Shadows, System F, Ferry Corsten, The Prodigy, Underworld and Primal Scream.

Update 03.
Now have Abelton live 9 and a new control keyboard, a Novation Impulse 61.

Equipment:
Roland D-50, Yamaha SY85, Goldstar GMK 49, Novation Impulse 61, Roland TR-626, Yamaha QX5 sequencer, Fostex 160 MultiTracker.
Software: Reason 8ish, Abelton Live 9 suite. Oh and a wee little, tiny of a keyboard (which is actually quite useful!) a Akai LPK 25. There, 'andsome!
With honourable mentions to Cecil, my Casio CZ-3000 keyboard and Basil, my Boss DR-220A Dr. Rhythm drum machine. (Should never have sold them, really).
P.S. Even had quite some difficulty in writing this down, this profile. God, my brain.
Update, yet again. 03:33. 13/01/2022. Still, still trying to finish my book but work keeps getting in the way (am on 'Nights', knackered!). Now have Reason 12, it's good, but I only 'Dabble'.

P.S. Just discovered Deep purple. I know, at least thirty years too late! Lovely!

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