MerleFest 2018: Hubby Jenkins

As MerleFest 2018 approaches, a highlight from one of the 100+ performing acts will be featured daily…

Hubby Jenkins is a talented multi-instrumentalist who endeavors to share his love and knowledge of old-time American music. Born and raised in Brooklyn he delved into his Southern roots, following the thread of African American history that wove itself through country blues, ragtime, fiddle and banjo, and traditional jazz.

Hubby got his higher musical education started as a busker. He developed his guitar and vocal craft on the sidewalks and subway platforms of New York City, performing material by those venerable artists whose work he was quickly absorbing. An ambitiously itinerant musician, he took his show on the road, playing the streets, coffee shops, bars, and house parties of cities around the U.S.

After years of busking around the country and making a name for himself, Hubby became acquainted with the Carolina Chocolate Drops. Since 2010 he has been an integral part of the Grammy award winning Carolina Chocolate Drops and continues to make solo performances.

Bio provided courtesy of www.hubbyjenkins.com

Hear Hubby Jenkins at one of his two sets during MerleFest on Friday (April 27).

Friday, 9:30am-1:45pm (Austin Stage at Alumni Hall)
Friday, 3:00pm-3:45pm (Traditional)

View the full MerleFest schedule and stage lineup here.

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