Born and raised in the Midwest with a migrant’s spirit and a song to sing. Chris Jacob writes and performs with the authenticity of a true folkster. Time spent in the basement archives of Smithsonian Folkways Records to the stages of North American folk festivals has helped shape his dynamic and inclusive sound. His music carries the essence of a well-traveled individual blending indie, folk, honky-tonk, and experimental into a unique body of work with heart on your sleeve lyrics and an unconventional guitar style. As a songwriter and a performer, Chris proves that the essence of the people and of the land can be captured in song.
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