Deidre McCalla and Joe Jencks at Old Sloop Presents

Deidre McCalla – a Black woman, mother, lesbian, feminist – has long been in the forefront of Black musicians expanding the understanding of how Black folk can do folk. She learned at an early age that life begins with an acoustic guitar, and her songwriting reveals an unyieldingly honest perspective expressed with a lyric touch that relentlessly celebrates the power and diversity of the human spirit.

Joe Jencks is a 25-year veteran of the international folk circuit, an award-winning songwriter, a celebrated vocalist, and a familiar face on the Old Sloop stage (and pulpit). Merging conservatory training with his Irish roots and working-class upbringing, Joe delivers engaged musical narratives filled with heart, soul, groove and grit. Having penned several #1 Folksongs including the ever-relevant Lady of The Harbor, Jencks was also co-founder of the harmony trio, Brother Sun.