The Candle and The Flame combines the many facets of Joe Jencks’ diverse musical background and weaves them all together into an aural tapestry that is stark and exquisite. The album was ranked at #3 in the Folk Charts for September of this year, and is still in the Top Ten. Cincinnati-based national touring performer, Jencks and featured guests Jon Carroll on piano and keyboards, Pat Wictor on slide guitar, Pinkie Bergmann on cello and vocals, Helena Nash on vocals, and songstress Siobhán Quinn fill the stage with original compositions and lush arrangements. Like a good craftsman, Jencks applies the skills of his well-rounded conservatory training to a contemporary genre, and offers the listener the best of both worlds. Drawing on his Irish heritage in the process, Jencks uses his lush and lyrical voice to enchant, heal, and inspire to action. He has won numerous songwriting awards for his original work, and is also highly regarded as a song interpreter.

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