Hubby Jenkins

January 24 | 7:30 pm | $22 advance / $25 day of show 

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

As an integral member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops and later the Rhiannon Giddens band, Hubby performed around the world, earning himself both Grammy and Americana award nominations.

“He plays guitar, banjo, mandolin, claps the bones, and sings in a rich tenor…. Hearing this young guy perform Blind Willie Johnson or Fred McDowell will astonish even the most seasoned blues aficionado, impressing that this fierce slide guitarist and fingerpicker, and a superb singer, is the joyous embodiment of the future of acoustic blues.” – Living Blues Magazine

More about Hubby Jenkins

Hubby Jenkins 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 country.

After years of busking around the U.S and making a name for himself, Hubby became acquainted with the Carolina Chocolate Drops. From 2010 to 2014, he was an integral part of the Grammy Award-winning band.  

Since 2015, he is an active touring and recording member of the Rhiannon Giddens band. He was on her album Tomorrow Is My Turn in 2015 and Freedom Highway in 2017. Around all these projects, Hubby continues to make solo performances, sharing his knowledge and love of old-time American music.