Jess Klein came to this world to pull firebrand power and childlike joy from our darkest shadows. Her acoustic-driven, hook-laden story songs revel in the polychrome of human experience – joy, rage, sensuality and resilience. The New York Times calls her “A songwriter with a voice of unblinking tenacity.”
Jess has toured the globe performing in pin-drop listening rooms, cozy theaters and at raucous festivals in front of tens of thousands of fans. She has toured nationally and internationally supporting Arlo Guthrie, Josh Ritter, Damien Dempsey, John Fullbright and Jonathan Byrd and has opened for such legends as Ani DiFranco, Steve Earle and Alejandro Escovedo. Jess has appeared on Good Morning America and NPR’s All Things Considered and has performed at the Newport, Winnipeg, Falcon Ridge and Philadelphia Folk Festivals as well as Fuji Rock Festival in Japan.
Jess’s live shows are known for their intimate and soulful atmosphere. Whether solo with just her guitar or backed by a band, Jess performs with a raw, emotional intensity. Her emotive vocals, and poignant storytelling invite her fans on a journey through themes of love, loss, and resilience.
The Bluegrass Situation hails Jess’s work as “one part grassroots social activism, two parts alt-country guitar rock — a combo we can certainly get behind.” Klein’s newest album, 2023’s When We Rise, harnesses this potent combination with themes of empowerment and the joy of overcoming set to a dynamic and deeply introspective roots-inflected soundtrack.
Jenny Reynolds releases new album Willow & Stone June 19, 2026.
Recorded at Cedar Creek Studio in Austin, TX, the record was produced by Mark Hallman (Ani diFranco, Elyza Gilkyson) and engineered by André Moran.
Willow & Stone features 11 original songs on surviving life. The album explores Americana and the jazz side of Folk, and includes a co-write with Texas songwriter and producer Gabriel Rhodes. Multinstrumentalists Michael Ramos (John Mellencamp, Bodeans) and BettySoo (James McMurtry, Chris Smither) are featured. Guitar driven songs help “Willow & Stone” dovetail nicely with Reynolds’ critically acclaimed release “Any Kind of Angel” (2020).
A 1999 Boston Music Award nominee, Jenny Reynolds first gained recognition in the Northeast music scene before bringing her craft to Texas in 2003. She was a Kerrville New Folk Finalist in the same year. The Austin-based singer-songwriter and guitarist has continued to evolve with a deeper sense of place and perspective. She was named “Best New Local Act” in the Austin Chronicle’s 2005 Critics Poll, and was an Official Showcase Artist at SXSW in 2008 and 2018.
Reynolds’ songs blend sharp lyrical insight with a warm, roots-infused sound. Her music has been featured on ABC, NBC and CBS television. Known for her expressive guitar work and emotionally resonant vocals, Reynolds writes songs that explore the complexities of love, resilience, identity, and human connection. Her style draws from folk, Americana, and rock traditions, while her storytelling remains distinctly personal—at times wry, at times vulnerable, always authentic.
Whether performing solo or with a full band, Reynolds captivates audiences with an intimate stage presence and a gift for turning everyday experiences into compelling musical narratives. Her work reflects a seasoned artist committed to honest songwriting and meaningful connection through music.
