Jack Kid, Singer-Songwriter
Jack Kid, a Hancock, New Hampshire singer/songwriter, likes to call his
original blend of acoustic music "espresso ecstasy" which happens to be the
title of his second new CD release under the indie NewFolk label. Jack
describes his distinctive style"a brew-ha-ha of edgy urban folk, blues and
ragtime performed in the intimate, private atmosphere of coffeehouses,
listening rooms, and house concerts. "Independent Songwriter Web Magazine"
adds, "Jack Kid is positive reinforcement in the quality of indie music
that is out there today."
Others have described Jack Kid's style as "Sharply witty," and WMPG-FM Folk
DJ Chris Darling remarks,"A dash of blues, some folk, awesome guitar chops,
excellent writing and singing and there you have Jack Kid." A publicity
statement issued by Charlie Hunter's "Flying Under Radio"
singer/songwriter series of Bellows Falls, VT said, "Kid falls in the New
Hampshire legacy of Bill Morrissey-Meets-Greg Brown.
Listeners across the country have heard Jack Kid's songs over 50 stations
in 30 states. He has appeared on nationally syndicated radio programs like
"Rock 'n' Roots" and has has been featured as a guest over many folk radio
programs. Jack's live performances have been featured at midwestern and
New England venues including St. Paul's singer/songwriter mecca, Gingko
Coffeehouse and in Boston area listening rooms like The Burren and Acton
Jazz Cafe.
Jack's easy rapport with an audience comes from his many public
performances and having been a public school teacher for twelve years. He
is also the author of several published source books, creative underground
zines, and his prominent role as a participant in the multi-cultural
international mail art movement. Jack Kid's diverse background reflects a
journey in song, according to St. Paul. MN arts publicist Bonnie Dean "that
invites the listener to make comparisons, dig for memories, to follow an
indicated path of thought. Dean concludes, "Jack Kid states enough of his
own journey to give the listener a head-start into completing their own
journey when the song is over."
Jack has been performing original songs from his current recording
"Espresso Ecstasy." He was recently notified by "Unisong International
Song Congest, 2000" that "Ghost in the Family," which appears on his
new CD, was awarded "finalist" in the Folk/Country category.
Jack's Midwest roots surface in his new CD with the boisterous, humorous
country song "Omaha-Cha-Cha. Two solo fingerstyle guitar instrumentals,
"Day Lily Rag" and "St. Louis Breaks" are also among thirteen tracs of
"Espresso Ecstasy." Other songs include "Lockerbie," a haunting ballad for
victims of PAN AM Flight 103. Some outstanding studio musicians appear on
Jack's new CD with acoustic instrumentation by the incomparable Billy
Novick (clarinet, tenor sax and penny whistle), "Tattoo" band member
Leslie Vogel on accordion, Dana McGregor on oboe, Hanneke Cassel on violin,
and Seth Connelly on bass. If your taste for music is varied and heartfelt
get ready for Jack Kid, a newfolk voice of crackerjack tunes that surprise
and entertain.
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