Jerry Joseph and WIND Double Headline Show In Oundle

Event information

This promises to be an interesting Little Ember Session as we bring together two unique talents from the USA on one night.

Please note that there is no accessible entrance to the room where the performance will take place and there is a short staircase that turns up to the venue.

Ticket prices are £17.50 in advance and £20 on the door

Doors and bar will open at 7pm with the first headline act taking to the stage at 7:30pm. WE hope to be finished by !0:15pm

Portland’s Jerry Joseph is a prolific and fearless artist whose songwriting, commanding voice, and electrifying performances have made him a respected figure in the global music scene. Over a four-decade career, Jerry has toured the world as a solo artist and with renowned bands like The Jackmormons, supergroup Stockholm Syndrome, and cult-favorite Little Women.

His music has reached audiences in far-flung locales such as Lebanon, Israel,
Kurdish Iraq, India, and Cambodia, embodying his commitment to using music as a force for connection and change. An Oregon Music Hall of Fame inductee, Jerry’s extensive catalog and relentless touring have cemented his reputation as a true original.

In 2020, Jerry released The Beautiful Madness, produced by Patterson Hood and featuring Drive-By Truckers as his backing band. The critically acclaimed album was hailed as "an album for the times" (Uncut Magazine) and named among the year’s best by Paste and Glide. Patterson Hood described Jerry as “one of the greatest live performers I have ever seen and long one of my favorite songwriters.”

Amid the pandemic, Jerry launched Happy Book, a 64-week livestream series that blendedintimate performances with storytelling, captivating thousands of fans weekly. This innovation evolved into OIL, a livestream series that launched in 2024. With OIL, Jerry strives to create an unparalleled space for raw, intimate performances, in-depth conversations, and collaborations with special guests. This ongoing series not only brings his music to fans worldwide but also offers an unfiltered look into his artistry and humanity, further deepening his connection with his audience.

In 2023, Jerry released Baby, You’re The Man Who Would Be King, an album recorded in NewYork City and produced by Eric “Roscoe” Ambel. It fulfilled Jerry’s dream of creating a quintessential New York record and was praised for its dynamic songwriting and evocative energy. The following year, Jerry & The Jackmormons celebrated the remastered reissue of their iconic live album Mouthful of Copper with a tour that reignited the electrifying spirit of the original performances.

Jerry’s first-ever UK Residency Tour in 2024, a series of intimate and sold-out shows, further solidified his reputation as an international force in live music. The year culminated in a triumphant five-night New Year’s Eve run in Portland, featuring an impressive lineup of collaborators and reaffirming Jerry’s ability to create unforgettable musical experiences.

As he looks ahead to 2025, Jerry continues to build on his legacy with relentless touring across the US, UK, and beyond. Whether performing solo, with The Jackmormons, or through the evolving OIL platform, Jerry Joseph remains a singular voice in music, delivering powerful, heartfelt songs that resonate deeply with audiences worldwide.

For more information and tour updates, visit JerryJoseph.com.

WIND

"Refreshing" is the word most often used to describe the music of WIND.
WIND consists of husband and wife, Nori & Barbie Kelley, with backing vocalist Shane
Faux-Dugan.

To date, WIND has released 19 albums and EPs. In 2020 they began to receive
airplay on various “prog-rock” radio shows in the UK & US, resulting in a live slot
on the "Prog & Rock Virtual Festival" on May 23, which attracted nearly 17,000
listeners. They have done live concerts on both “The Prog & Rock Show” & “Kiss
That Prog” during UK tours in ’22, ‘23 & ’24 as well as several club shows.

WIND’s brand new Christmas EP, entitled “A Night To Remember,” was released
on October 18, 2024.

Born in Japan, but raised in Gadsden, Alabama from age 9, Nori Kelley is a
veteran session musician who has worked with Jon Anderson (Yes), Dave Hope
(Kansas), the late Jon Camp (Renaissance), Will McFarlane (Muscle Shoals
Swampers / Bonnie Raitt), John Sussewell (Diana Ross, Alvin Lee, Bob Dylan), the
Chi-Lites and others. CCM magazine once compared his guitar playing to both
Mark Knopfler and Phil Keaggy. Mel Bay Publications released two of Nori’s
guitar teaching projects internationally, both of which were best sellers. He also
produced a number of albums in Japan from 1999-2016. Nori has produced &
engineered nearly 100 album projects in all, and has played on well over a
thousand recordings.

Barbie Kelley hails from the Wilmington, Delaware area and comes from a
large musical family. She began playing the flute at age 9, and now plays percussion
and guitar as well. She has played & sung on hundreds of recording sessions. Her
voice has a pleasant, almost Celtic-like quality, and has been compared by some to
Natalie Merchant and Annie Haslam of Renaissance. Audiences love her flute
playing, and WIND’s flute and guitar combination achieves nice results. Barbie has
written a musical with Nori called “No Love, No Peace - The Musical, “ geared
toward middle/junior high school students, dealing with issues such as bullying &
suicide. It was debuted at AAST High School in Myrtle Beach, SC in 2017 and
“WIND & Friends” released the musical soundtrack in 2018. Nori & Barbie hope
to see it performed in more schools in the near future.

Shane Faux-Dugan (pron. Fox-Doogan) is WIND’s newest member, joining
the group on backing vocals in 2023. Shane has toured with the band in the UK
and Japan, as well as a fall 2024 mini-tour to New York & Massachusetts. The new
EP is his first appearance on a WIND project as well as his recording debut.
WIND’s music is an original mixture of prog rock, classic rock and folk styles,
influenced by British artists like Pink Floyd, Mark Knopfler, Yes & Renaissance, as
well as North American artists like Bruce Cockburn & Tom Petty.

Their new EP is called “A Night To Remember,” and was released on October
15, 2024. “A Night To Remember” contains seven songs - two progressive
rock original songs and four traditional Christmas songs, with one of the originals
being the 12-minute prog-rock epic title track.

WIND’s music continues to be broadcast on progressive rock radio shows in the
U.K., Canada and the U.S. They will be heading to Japan in May 2025 for a 12-date
tour, back to the UK in October for their fourth tour as well as numerous dates
in the US throughout the year.

Recommendations…
“Well crafted…with clever little rhythmic twists…unexpected chord changes…Barbie’s
accomplished flute and whistle lines…Nori’s seasoned, song-centric guitar…what a
sincere, engaging record…Nori is an assured guitarist.” ~ PROG Magazine
"(Nori’s) guitar playing stuns." ~ Doug LeBlanc, CCM Magazine
"WIND, presenting passionate music with high-flying flute, guitar acrobatics and killer
chorus sections, seem to have no hard time proving they can win over even the average
music listener." ~ Shawn M. Haney, All Music Guide
"I've worked with Nori, Barbie and friends on several albums now and they always make
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REVIEWS
"An album for the times...
" Americana Album of the Month, August 2020
- Uncut
“This should be a contender for Album of the Year...a one-of-a-kind devastating
album that needs your immediate attention.”
- Glide Magazine
"The Beautiful Madness is both prophetic and apocalyptic, quickly becoming a
revelation for all who have ears to hear."
- No Depression
"The album is spectacular."
- Americana Highways
"The Beautiful Madness is a record that demands to be heard. ...nothing short of
a masterpiece. This is a candidate for Album of the Year. Period."
- Folk Radio UK
"Dead Confederate" Music Picks of the Week
- Rolling Stone Country
"as an unflinching look at the world in which we live and an attempt to bring the
light of truth to the bear on its darker corners, this is madness to which you really should surrender"
- Folking.com
"It's a record that arrives at just the right time, backed by just the right band....
...Jerry Joseph has created an album that deserves to be added to any year-end best-of conversation."
-Routes & Branches
e smile… The new 'Seasons' album is an absolute tour de force, both musically and
spiritually. The musicianship would be hard to fault and Nori's writing seems to improve
with each album - miss it at your peril!”
~ Jon Camp, Renaissance
“Best flute & guitar music in the southeast!” ~ Borders Books & Music, Atlanta