Jack Kid featured on Saturday Nov 21

Spireside Coffeehouse and Open Mic to feature Jack Kid on Saturday, November 21st. Jack Kid, a Hancock, New Hampshire singer/songwriter, likes to call his original blend of acoustic music “a brew-ha-ha of edgy urban folk, blues and fingerstyle guitar.” Reviews of his style include “A dash of blues, some folk, awesome guitar chops, excellent writing and singing and there you have Jack Kid.” and “Kid falls in the New Hampshire legacy of Bill Morrissey-Meets-Greg Brown.

Jack’s easy rapport with an audience comes from his many public performances and having been a public school teacher for twelve years. Returning to New England from Minneapolis, MN in May 1999, Jack has been performing original songs from his first success “Threadbare.” His newest CD “Blackjacks” opens with “So Many Angels,” an Honorable Mention winner in Billboard Magazine’s 2004 World Song Contest. “So Many Angels” was also included in the presitigious national CD compilation “Before Their Time, Volume III” with artists including among others, Paul Reisler, Joel Mabus, Eric Bogle, Anne Hills, Dave Carter and Tracy Grammar. Proceeds from this non-profit album helped support the National Hospice Foundation, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and the NH Youth Suicide Prevention Association. Drawing from his experiences as a Vietnam Veteran, Jack has composed universal anti-war songs including “Men of Vengeance,” “Camouflage Mirage,” and “Missing.”

Longstanding Boston songwriter Geoff Bartley recently commented, “Jack Kid offers strong original material with engaging storylines.” If you have a taste for music that is varied and heartfelt get ready for Jack Kid, a voice with crackerjack tunes that surprise and entertain.

The Spireside is held in the Dunbarton Church Vestry at 6 Stark Highway North. Open Mic signups begin at 7:00 PM welcoming musicians, poets and storytellers. Coffee, tea, soup and snacks are available. $5 suggested donation. For more information contact Lizz@dccucc.org See our website www.dccucc.org