Jack was born in the heart of Ohio and reared on a strict diet of pop music and B-movies from which he happily rebelled. Jack is a musician-turned-writer-turned-musician who endeavors to capture a little Literature in all his tunes.
He names a broad base of influences: folklore and folk music from Ireland to Appalachia, the lives of saints and fools, and a fascination with the misfortunes of human history. Setting out regularly from his current home in Wichita, Kansas, Jack plays in pubs, cafes, private homes, and college and university campuses both West and East of the Mississippi.
The Jack Korbel Confluence is a rotating/ad hoc band of musicians that clothes the bones of Jack’s songs. Members often include John Beasley (banjo), Derek Hale (bass), Rob Loren (fiddle, mandolin), Joshua Pickenpaugh (bass), Steve Hatfield (drums), Joshua Sturgill (harmony vocals), and Randy Zellers (guitars). The band can be configured in many different lineups depending on venue size, budget, type of event, etc.