Press
Praise for “Battle Hymn of the Early Riser” - 2025 Album
“Rich, warm storytelling from a masterful craftsman.”
"I chuckled, I sang along, and a few tears came. It's personal, universal, fresh, and hopeful. And there's steel guitar. Were you looking for more?"
“From the first notes, this record rewards those who listen - Emmer embraces a willingness to treat the little moments of life with a deserved majesty.
“Jackson Emmer has dropped a masterpiece steeped in tradition and as contemporary as next Wednesday. This bare-bones recording is proof that an authentically American voice has claimed its rightful place. Bravo!”
Previous press - 2025 - 2017
2025
Mike Devol (Greensky Bluegrass) re BHotER album: “Jackson Emmer says it like you wish you could have. He writes from a truly unique perspective, both lighthearted and profound. Love songs for a life well-lived.”
2023
Collings Guitars - featured on Artists page.
Santa Cruz Sentinel - “Stellar songwriter.” - 10/12/23 article here.
2022
The Aspen Times - “Witty and wise songwriting in the tradition of Townes Van Zandt.” - 2/10/22 article here.
The Bluegrass Situation - 12/14/22 here.
Westword Denver - Interview, 6/1/22 here.
AllClassMusic.com - Interview, May ‘22.
Sunday Night Spotlight - Interview, 5/22/22 here.
Music Mecca - Colorado Line - 1/18/22 here.
York Calling - Colorado Line - 1/17/22 here.
Cheers to the Vikings - Colorado Line - 2/23/22 here.
Gobsmag - Colorado Line - 1/22/22 here.
2021
Blurbs in No Depression, Adobe & Teardrops, Music Mecca, Dockery - all since taken down.
2020
Featured in The Bluegrass Situation, Twangville, Lonesome Highway, and Americana Highways for 3rd solo album “Alpine Coda.”
2019
“Firmly on the right track – do NOT fail to hear this man.” – Tom Paxton
“He entertains you in a way that’s so fresh and understated that you are smiling before you know it, and suddenly you’ve just had a great time.” – Walt Wilkins
“Jackson Emmer brings a quiet confidence to the stage that makes you pay attention, and then be glad that you did.” – Crystal & Pete Damore, Ordinary Elephant
“Sure, I miss Guy Clark, but I found Jackson Emmer.” - Bette Sandidge (Snazzy Productions)
2015
“In the vein of iconic artists like Wilco, The Band, and Randy Newman, Emmer offers his style, his way, in a celebration of life. Americana encompasses many traditional attributes, but this record isn’t concerned in delivering pure bluegrass, country, folk, rock or blues. This is an indie album because of its indifference to designation.” - GratefulWeb