Descriptions to Print: press kit

Little Label Records, DBA#

*New Performer Highlighted*

Since cutting his teeth in the Northeast, Jack Du Mez has earned a reputation as a solid performer and consummate wordsmith. He has played at churches, conferences, and schools across the northern United States and in Canada, including Caffé Lena in Saratoga Springs (early home to Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Don McLean). Jack’s versatile vocals and rhythm guitar create songs ranging from folk finger-picking to acoustic rock. His show promises to challenge you from your intellect to your spirit.

*Experience Highlighted*

Jack DuMez's mix of original acoustic rock and driving new folk music has earned him a growing reputation as a solid musician and consummate wordsmith. He's performed in many top venues including New York's Café Lena, an early home to Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, and Don McClean. After a successful opening spot for Pierce Pettis, DuMez was invited back to headline his own show. Lena's House Manager, Sarah Craig said, "we rarely present opening acts but Jack stood out in the crowd in a big way.”

*Sound/Voice Highlighted*

New folk music delivered in a soaring tenor voice.

Driving acoustic guitar with an effected edge.

*Lyrics Highlighted*

Challenging lyrics and exceptional melodies.

Lyrics rich in imagery and story.

*Influences Highlighted*

Jack DuMez's dynamic tenor voice creates soaring, textured melodies woven from influences such as early U2 and R.E.M.. Tapping into the vein of songwriters such as Bruce Cockburn and Leonard Cohen, DuMez composes songs which are lyric-based, intelligent, and hopeful. As Toronto-based recording artist Ember Swift noted, “His voice stops you in your tracks.”

*Ministry Experience Highlighted*

Jack DuMez has served as a lay-minister and youth worker for most of his working life. Through music, he has led worship services in many different kinds of ecclesiastical communities and worship styles, including mainstream Protestant, non-denominational, and Catholic churches. His songs often reflect his own journey through Scripture with the Spirit, and capture the intensity his own struggle to live in close connection with God.

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Last Updated

1/15/2009

Phone: 616.581.7978

E-mail: mail@jackdumez.com