Ballads of Makanda: A Modern Folklore
Jenny Johnson
Jenny's MFA Thesis Album tells the stories of the ecologically and culturally rich village of Makanda, located in rural Southern Illinois. This album debuted on an overflowing Makanda boardwalk with all the electric excitement of a community re-energized to hear their stories.
As more young people leave rural areas for economic opportunity, people still remain within these regions living vibrant lives. These subcultures exist with stories inextricably linked to their environment and relationships to each other. Rural womanhood, economic labor shifts, dry town laws, natural disasters, and the impending solar eclipse phenomenon are just a few of the stories passed on through this shoe shuffling Americana album. Crossing over several genres, this album hosts a diverse and plentiful amount of musicians.
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Solar Eclipse
05:45
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2
The Big One
03:29
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3
Dry Town
02:59
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4
Lipe Orchards
03:35
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5
Courting in the Valley
04:04
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6
Giant City
03:00
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These Are My Neighbors
Jenny Johnson Band
Jenny Johnson Band's first full length album, "These Are My Neighbors"! All songs written by Jenny Johnson except Nashville Man which was written by Jenny Johnson and Janis Esch. Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Alex Kirt. Photography by Jen Haselhorst
Jenny Johnson - Voclas/Guitar Janis Esch - Vocals/Guitar Tobias Merriman - Fiddle/Vocals Alex Pape - Acoordion Nate Graham - Upright Bass Kyle Triplett - Mandolin on Nashville Man
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Good Love is Hard to Find
04:16
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2
Meet My Baby Tonight
04:29
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3
Don't You Weep
03:56
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4
Heartbreak in New Orleans
03:31
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5
Crawlspace
02:58
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6
Nashville Man
02:43
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7
I'll Be Alright
03:10
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Leave It Untold
03:46
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9
County Line
02:59
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10
Are You Lost
03:44
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11
Sunday Morning
04:56
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12
Bluebird
03:31
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13
Goodnight Sweetheart
03:29
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Live Shows
Previous events
For the last six years, Ivas John's "Blue Christmas" concert has been a hallmark of the holiday season in Southern Illinois. Drawing from the region's best and brightest musical acts, the show has been featured on WSIU TV for the last three years running. The extraordinary lineup this year will include The Swamp Tigers, Wil Maring & Robert Bowlin, The Jenny Johnson Band, The Gordons, Shadi Frick, Robbie Stokes, The Free Range Chicks, and more! Tickets are available at The Life Community Center (618-549-4222), and Plaza Records. We look forward to making this the BLUEST Christmas you've ever had!!!!
Jenny Johnson on Planetary Radio with Mat Kaplan
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Join Planetary Radio host MAT KAPLAN for two interactive panel discussions and audience Q&A sessions covering a wide range of eclipse related topics - from eclipse basics and what to expect, to amateur astronomy, astrophotography, and more!
The event will be live-streamed online at wsiu.org/eclipse and planetary.org. The event is FREE and open to the public (but tickets are required). Reserve space now through the SIU Ticket Office by phone at (618) 453-2000, online at SIUSALUKIS.COM, or in person at the SIU Arena Ticket Office.
SPECIAL GUESTS | Jenny Johnson Local musician Jenny Johnson, of Jenny Johnson Band, will perform music from her catalog, including an original song inspired by the solar eclipse.
PARKING | This exciting event will draw visitors from all over the country! We encourage guests to arrival early and explore our beautiful campus. Public parking is available for visitors both on campus and at select municipal lots nearby. Learn more about parking options: http://www.carbondaleeclipse.com/get-around/
Learn more about the event at http://www.wsiu.org/planetaryradiolive.
Jenny Johnson Band Private Event
FREE!
The Lower Town Arts & Music Festival in Paducah, Kentucky is THE regional Festival for Western Kentucky and the surrounding area. The Festival's mission is to celebrate the cultural richness of this part of the country.
More info at http://www.lowertownamf.com/
Jenny Johnson Band w/ Joseph Huber & Ethan Stephenson
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Due to the success of Raddle the Bottoms over the last 10 years Sandras Comfort Inc. has been able to help more and more patients. They are in need of more funds to keep up the great work they do so we're happy to announce the first Halfway to Raddle.
We're very excited to have the amazing Joseph Huber from Milwaukee Wisconsin, local favorites The Jenny Johnson Band and Ethan Stephenson!
Pork Parfaits, Pork Nachos, and Pretzels will be available with all the profits going to Sandra's Comfort. There will also be a basket raffle and drawings throughout the day.
Admission is $10 at the gate
SCHEDULE: 1:00-2:00 - Ethan Stephenson 2:30 - 4:00 - Jenny Johnson Band 4:30 - 6:00 - Joseph Huber
Free tastings from Crown Valley Brewing & Distilling and the Haute Wheels Food Truck will be there too!
Free show!
Jenny Johnson Band
John Brown's on the Square, 1000 Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL 62959, Marion, IL
Happy to be returning to the renovated John Brown's!
A reunion and a mixing of generations old and new that have a common bond in Southern Illinois. Halloween was/is a special celebration that inspires. The celebration located in the Shawnee National forest in Pomona, Illinois is family friendly and meant to foster camraderie between many generations. Join family and friends this October 27th thru 31st. for this outdoor, camping, Halloween celebration at CornerStone Cabins (near the Pomona natural bridge) for 4 days of Bands, Costume and Campground decoration contests, Star Gazing and Bonfires in the Heart of the Shawnee National Forest. Rooms available, campers and tents welcome. $30 for all 4 days, $10 dollars a day. PayPal (superbillmf45@yahoo.com) Contact me for details or check out our event, Halloween 2016 for more details!