SongSpace Presents
Joe Jencks
First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
Saturday May 2, 2026
7:30pm
“Joe tells our stories, his story, and the untold stories, as only an American folk master can…” — SIRIUS XM Radio
Advance Tickets at uusongspace.eventbee.com
Joe Jencks is a 27-year veteran of the international Folk circuit, an award-winning songwriter, and a celebrated vocalist based in northern Illinois. He is known for his performances of musical beauty, social consciousness, and invitational exploration of complex ideas. Jencks delivers engaged musical narratives filled with heart, soul, groove and grit. Blending well-crafted instrumentals and vivid songwriting, Jencks serves it all up with a lyric baritone voice that has the edgy richness of a good sea-salt caramel.
Jencks has penned several #1 Folk songs, including the ever-relevant “Lady of The Harbor,” and has become a fan favorite throughout North America and beyond. A dual U.S.-Irish citizen, Joe also performed as a Cultural Ambassador during the Obama Administration, traveling to multiple Caribbean nations with the U.S. State Department, singing both original and American Folksongs about work, workers, and Civil Rights. Joe was the musical director for an annual Veterans retreat: Warriors Heart to Art, writing songs with military vets. Joe is also a recording artist, producer, and a Folk DJ. (My Highway Home ~ on Folk Music Notebook) Joe has sung and preached in more that 200 UU congregations across the U.S., Canada, and Ireland. www.joejencks.com.
Saturday May 2, 2026
Doors 7:00pm
Show 7:30pm
General $20+fee advanced; $25 at the door
Student/reduced income: $15+fee advanced; $20 at the door
Advance Tickets at uusongspace.eventbee.com
SongSpace at First Unitarian
First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh
605 Morewood Avenue, Shadyside
Pittsburgh PA 15213
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