"Maybe the leading interpreter of American folk music right now" - Ann Powers, NPR
Jake Xerxes Fussell transforms traditional American folk music into something both timeless and contemporary. Based in Durham, NC, this masterful singer and guitarist draws from archival field recordings and forgotten gems to create compositions that honor the past while speaking to the present.
His acclaimed album 'When I'm Called' (Fat Possum Records, 2024) showcases his distinctive approach, featuring collaborations with producer James Elkington, guitarist Blake Mills, and vocalist Joan Shelley. His recent single "Close My Eyes," covering the late Arthur Russell, further demonstrates his ability to find connections across diverse musical traditions.
Expect an evening of beautifully reimagined folk songs delivered with authenticity and depth. Recently expanding into film with the score for 'Rebuilding' (Sundance 2025), Fussell continues to prove why The New Yorker notes he's "a folksinger in the truest sense."
