About
“Americana songwriters are a dime a dozen these days, but few are writing songs like Jackson Emmer.” – Rolling Stone
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He can’t help it. Songs keep Jackson Emmer up at night. Born with an unrelenting creative spark, Emmer has quietly built his reputation as a songwriter’s songwriter on the outskirts of country music. His work blends humor with heartache, and tradition with exploration. Emmer’s whiskey-smooth, conversational singing style is as distinct as his writing. He often croons at a whisper, drawing listeners in with his relaxed, understated delivery. Lately, Emmer has drawn critical acclaim for his 2018, sophomore album, “Jukebox.”
Jackson Emmer is often compared to artists like John Prine, Guy Clark, and Roger Miller. In 2018 he won awards for his songwriting at the Telluride Troubadour Contest (Telluride, CO), Folks Festival Songwriter Showcase (Lyons, CO), and Songwriter Serenade (Moravia, TX). He has opened for or co-billed with: Leon Bridges, Della Mae, John Oates, and The Wood Brothers, to name a few.
Emmer lives in Carbondale, Colorado.
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New show just announced for May 1st in Austin, TX! I'll be performing alongside the great @garrettowentx and @kleinsongs. It's a late show, but we'll make it worth your while.
Tix available on the Townsend's website.
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#atxmusic #austintx #austinmusic #texasmusic #texasmusicscene #troubadour #acousticmusic #txmusic #visitatx #visitaustin #livemusicaustintexas #thetownsendatx #songwriters #americana #countrymusic #folkmusic
This is a small taste of what I have planned for the rest of 2019. More tour dates, and new music will be posted soon. Join us for a show, and please tell your friends. Also, if you want me to come to your town, just post a comment or drop me a line. See you on the road!
May 2 – Fredericksburg, TX – Pecan Grove Store w/ @garrettowentx 6:30pm
May 4 – Moravia, TX – @songwriterserenade – all day.
May 6 – Dallas, TX – @doublewide_dallas w/ @wesleygeiger and @garrettowentx. 9pm
May 10 – Nashville, TN – @theboweryvault w/ @cwmoyse 7pm
May 16 – Bristol, TN – @bloomcafebristol w/ @mommamolasses 7:30pm
May 17 – West Jefferson, NC – @boondocksbrewing w/ @mommamolasses 7pm
May 19 – Asheville, NC – @thegreyeagle w/ @alexarosemusic and @hootandhollermusic 8pm
Jun. 7 – Eden, UT – House Concert. Email Jackson for details.
Jun. 14 – Polebridge, MT – Northern Lights Saloon. 7pm
Jun. 19 – Bozeman, MT – House Concert. Email Jackson for details.
Jun. 20-22nd – Red Lodge, MT – @redlodgesongwriterfestival. Several showcases/rounds during the festival.
Jun. 30 – Glenwood Springs, CO – Four Mile Creek Bed and Breakfast, Red Barn Series. Call B&B for details.
Jul. 16 – Telluride, CO – Telluride Americana Music Fest Preview – Sheridan Opera House SHOW Bar. Time tba.
Jul. 19 – La Veta, CO – @deeprintwine, 6pm
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#americanmusic #honkytonk #westernswing #troubadour #coloradomusic #texasmusic #songwriting #songwriter #songwriters #houseconcert #houseconcerts #acousticmusic #waterlooguitars #collingsguitars #writeeveryday #tourlife #americana #ilovewritingsongs #carbondalecolorado #visitcolorado #newcountrymusic
Photo by @oliveandwest
It was colder than it looks.
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#18road #fruitacolorado
Hey friends, my rad wife @oliveandwest just took some new photos of me, and I couldn't be more impressed with how they turned out. Also, let’s address two burning questions:
1. Yes, Olivia is for hire. Visit @oliveandwest to see her portfolio, or send her a DM. I know I'm biased, but she's an incredible photographer. Her work has been in USA Today, Rolling Stone, Rock & Ice, and many other publications.
2. Yes, there is still time to sign up for my monthly newsletter before I send out the next one. Don't miss these juicy updates! Visit my website and scroll to the bottom of the homepage to sign up. Thank you again and again. www.jacksonemmer.com
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#americanamusic #carbondaleco #aspen #aspenco #coloradomusic #tourlife #diymusician #songwriters #coloradomusicscene #ontouragain #musicianphotography #photograhperforhire #coloradophotographer #houseconcerts #acoustic
2019 Tiny Desk Contest video is up! Link in profile. My fellow musicians: you still have a few days left to enter. Go for it!
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#tinydeskcontest #tinydeskcontest2019 #nprtinydesk #nprtinydeskcontest #countrymusic #americanamusic #rockandroll #americanmusic #folkmusic #jacksonemmer #carbondaleco #coloradomusic #coloradomusicscene .
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Band features: @chrisgoplerud, Ashton Taufer, and Lester Price.
Video by @oliveandwest
I met one of my musical heroes last night, @timobrienmusic and his partner, Jan Fabricius. They put on an incredible show at a tiny, historic schoolhouse in Missouri Heights, backed by a stellar band. Tim gets a lot of attention for his singing, and virtuosic picking, but his songwriting is equally impressive. His music is world class, and a steady inspiration. Thank you, Tim! Thank you also to the irrefutable @pastormustard for hosting this show.
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#acousticmusic #carbondalecreativedistrict #coloradomusic #timobrien #americanmusic #carbondalecolorado #pastormustard #jacksonemmer #americana #bluegrass
HUGE THANKS to all the songwriters who performed at last night’s round- and to Carbondale for packing the house! What a night.
@johnstatz
@wovenhollowmusic
Jim Hawkins
@ellenstapenhorstmusic
@pamanddanmusic
@lauramiller91
Thomas Phippen
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The first “Songwriters for Coffee” meetup will happen this morning 3/31 at 10am at Bonfire Coffee in Carbondale. If you want to hang out and talk shop w other songwriters, drop on by. .
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#rfvmusic #rfv #roaringfork #roaringforkvalley #coloradomusicscene #carbondalecolorado #coloradomusic #stevesguitars #acousticmusic #songwriters #coloradosongwriters
Tonight at @steves.guitars.cdale !!!
7pm. Headliner @johnstatz plus locals:
@ellenstapenhorstmusic
@pamanddanmusic
@lauramiller91
Jim Hawkins
@wovenhollowmusic
Thomas Phippen
$15 suggested donation.
Come support #coloradosongwriters .
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#aspen #aspencolorado #glenwoodsprings #carbondaleco #carbondalecolorado #coloradomusic #coloradomusicscene #denvermusic #roaringforkvalley
I just realized: Baking is my only hobby.
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#carbondalecolorado #acousticmusic #breadmaking #homemadebread #sourdough
Thanks for the starter, @sister_tea !
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