Jory Nash (episode 28)

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Jory Nash (jorynash.com) is an award-winning singer-songwriter and storyteller who blends elements of folk, jazz, blues, pop & soul into an original stew of sound. He has recorded 9 critically acclaimed albums. In 2013 his album Little Pilgrim was nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award (CFMA) for Best Producer. His 2009 album New Blue Day was named Penguin Eggs Magazine Critic’s Choice Album of the Year. Jory Nash also received a CFMA nomination for New Blue Day. He is also a previous winner of the OCFF Songs From The Heart Award for his song “When I Walk Out”.

Jory Nash is a past Artistic Director of the Shelter Valley Folk Festival, and is the co-founder of an annual large-scale, multi-artist concert celebrating the music of Gordon Lightfoot.

Jory Nash plays acoustic guitar, piano and banjo and his warm, unique voice urges you to listen to his thoughtful lyrics and intricate melodies. Jory Nash is regularly heard on numerous CBC Radio programs, SiriusXM, BBC, Galaxie, and college/NPR stations across North America. He’s also been a regular on my radio show, Tell the Band to Go Home, basically since the beginning over 20 years ago. He performed at The Sunset Saloon, my house concert venue, twice.

You can help Jory make a new album by supporting the ongoing crowdfunding campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-jory-nash-make-his-10th-studio-recording

Music Credits:
“Ain’t Coming Home” is from the album The Many Hats of Jory Nash, available at jorynash.com
“Dark Matter” is from the album Wilderness Years, available at jorynash.com
“Nine Miles Long” is from the album The Many Hats of Jory Nash, available at jorynash.com
“Sister Station” is from the album Wilderness Years, available at jorynash.com

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