INTRODUCING...

The World Famous, Quintuple Prize Winning, Sextuple Record Setting, 60 Years Celebrating...

TSE crashing, football field dashing, alcohol stashing, Jumbotron flashing, Royal York trashing, fountain splashing, joke rehashing, Oktoberfest bashing, button mashing, joke rehashing;

Stealth-bnad stalking, impostor bnad mocking, Gradball shocking, Con Hall rocking, Scavenger hunt jocking, Chariot Race clocking, United Way walking, Speakers Corner talking, hockey game socking;

Pop machine filling, ready and willing, Crown Royal swilling, yo' we jus' chillin'!
CN Tower ascending, peace and quiet ending, Cannon defending, many patents pending;

Coke machine wiring, world take-over conspiring, instrument acquiring, fear inspiring, introduction is tiring;

Seven year old Scotch decanting, ALL NUDE ALL THE TIME!

Vanier Cup rejectin', premium beer selectin', Godiva resurrectin', mascot collectin', tastes good with pectin;

Wheel of Fortune spinning, stereo winning; Swiss Chalet eating, Santa Claus greeting, Atrium meeting, Smash Bros. beating;

Mad integrating, Nathan Phillips skating, Aramark hating, triple X rating;

Yonge St. cruising, Varsity Bluesing, music abusing, ear drum bruising, Blue Jay enthusing, Iron Ring perusing, Hart House Farm carousing, Rum & Coke oozing, referee accusing, S&R boozing;

Graffiti Suds glowing, John K. Hall knowing, chair throwing, money owing, Stolen Toike stowing, should I keep going?!

Gamecube playing, Trogdor slaying, artsie laying, fine paying; Police escorting, lecture aborting, broomball sporting, cheerleader courting; S-Dance boating, Homecoming floating, proxy voting, sticker coating;

Note nailing, scale scaling, song wailing, movie delaying; Football loss cheering, spaghetti monster fearing, alumni suds beering, fire bell searing; Pride Parade priding, traffic abiding, trombone sliding, mustache riding; Queens Golden showering, Sourpuss souring, gin devouring, F! deflowering;

Funeral halting, mascot assaulting, beverage malting, artsie insulting;

CN Tower, Skydome, Eaton Centre, Pratt Building, Four Seasons, Innis Condo, Scarborough RT, Bahen Centre for information Technology, Ontario University Fair, Varsity Stadium, Skulenite, Spadina streetcar and Sheppard subway OPENING...

AND SUBWAY CLOSING...

Lady Godiva Memorial Bnad! Renegade Musical Terrorists, Marching Gregorian Chant Society, and White Noise Brigade!

The seeds of Captain Gone were sown in Leeds, England, where Norwegian vocalist/ guitarist Jon Arne Bjørnstad met English pianist and occasional trumpet player Lyndon Riley and they discovered a shared love of 50s jazz, corny but brilliant pop songs and all the classic songwriters from Cole Porter to Joni Mitchell and beyond.

When Jon returned (and Lyndon relocated) to Norway, their musical partnership evolved, and it wasn't long until they'd recruited Olav Senstad on bass and Eirik Skaar on drums and had started recording demos for what would be their first album, 'A Hundred Nights Like This'. They had to wait a while until Eirik finished training for his passenger airline licence, though - Iron Maiden aren't the only band with a pilot. 

After some low-key gigs, they pestered their way to playing a larger showcase at Soria Moria in Oslo. The concert was less than fantastic, both in terms of performance and audience turnout, but producer Jonas Kroon was in charge of the sound system that night, and he must have heard something he liked, because shortly afterwards the band were booked into his studio and the process of 'becoming' Captain Gone began in earnest. Songs were scrapped, new songs were written, arguments were had, and somewhere along the line, the band found out who they were. The resulting tunes were melancholic, darkly humorous, unashamed songs of love and longing, and packed full of gorgeous harmonies from an age before pop lost its innocence. That first album was released in 2013, and the single 'Romeo' was listed on NRK P1 for several weeks running, while some of the other tracks (Wildflower, Julian) also received nationwide airplay.

A few months later, the band were contacted by a guitarist, Ronny Yttrehus, who said he'd heard the single on the radio and that the only thing lacking from the sound was HIS guitar playing. For a while, he was fobbed off with polite excuses, but when he started turning up at gigs, he became harder to ignore. He was eventually invited to come to a rehearsal and 'try out' for the band. After a run through one song, he was asked, or rather, begged, to join. His inventive playing, which covers everything a guitar can do, from rock to jazz to Eno-style synth washes, was to tighten and toughen up the whole band and inspire a new direction for the recording of album number two, 'The Fortress’.

Now with a couple more years' gigging and studio experience under their belts, Captain Gone are looking forward to releasing The Fortress and taking their new tunes on the road. The album reflects the many hours the band have clocked up playing live and in the studio since their first album - there's a new confidence and swagger evident in their playing, and also in the production and songwriting. The opener 'My Love', seems to start where the first album left off, but takes a sideways shift into totally new territory, and there are plenty of surprises all the way to the last track, 'Stars Shine On', which actually features that most un-Captain Gone of things: an out-and-out rock guitar solo. Never say never...

As a child, I was afraid of the dark. 

I’d dread waking to it in the small hours, swinging bare legs over the edge of the bed (well within the grasp of the skeletal hands beneath) and dashing across the carpet to turn on the light. Often however, I’d just lie there. Too scared to move for fear of disturbing those hands that had now crawled along the bed frame and were gently scratching at the corners of my mind. As I grew, so too did my fascination with monsters. I soon learnt that every kindly Dr Jekyll harbours his own sordid Hyde and that the manufacture of beasts is the main staple of those who wish to consume us. 

I am inspired by places. I want to explore dusty attics, forest thickets, forgotten pathways and abandoned tube stations. I am drawn to texture. I want to run eyeballs over rusty surfaces, viscid meats and the velveteen of flock wallpaper. I am intrigued by dark themes, by urban myths and cautionary tales, distorted dreams and memento mori. Most of all I am eager to lift the mask, to peer beneath and ponder who really has the sharpest teeth.

I am still afraid of the dark.

J=Jolly
O=Optimistic
Y=yearn	
D=Dashing                            
I= Intelligent                  
P=positive

I LOVE MY MOM....:)

I"m sweet..&..cute Boy....:)

I"m fear to lose yew...but my fear is...if lose yew who will love U like me....!"!!!!.....:::.:;);)

I was playing back a thousand memories may be thinking about everything we have been through............:)   
                         
It's...Me who is my enemy....
Me who beats ma up....
Me who makes the monsters....
Me who strips me confidence....

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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