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XOXOK Tickets, Tour Dates and Concerts

XOXOK

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19 de ago. de 2023

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XOXOK Biography

XOXOK is the moniker of Durham-based musician Keenan Jenkins.

Jenkins’ musical career began during his Ph.D. studies at UNC-Chapel Hill, where he played open mics and local showcases between long days on the third floor of the psychology building. By the time he’d finished his degree, drained and discontent, his musical moonlighting had bloomed in full color. He took the cue and dove headfirst into the rich music scene in North Carolina.

Jenkins now crafts atmospheric soul music (for fans of Maxwell, Moses Sumney, and Solange) with his band, whose live performances range from intimate to swaggering. The rhythm section, comprising TJ Richardson (bass) and Joe MacPhail (drums), pull the audience into a deep groove while Gabriel Reynolds (keyboards) elevates with dreamy keyboard. By the time Jenkins comes in with his jazz-inspired guitar and fills the air with “sweet, ringing vocals” (Queen City Nerve) that slide effortlessly from a robust tenor to a tender falsetto, the band has commanded the listener’s attention.

XOXOK’s 2019 EP Worthy (“A pristine EP…fully formed” – INDY Week) was the culmination of a lifetime of work, but it was also a stepping stone to something bigger and better. In 2020, Jenkins progressed in a more soulful, vulnerable direction with the release of a trio of singles, including “Right On” (“A gut punch of a protest song that sneaks up on you” – Chapelboro), “I’ll Be Fine” (“Nimble, sweet, yet totally epic" – INDY Week). He gets more personal than ever on the band’s new full length album, Jesus Piece, which chronicles Jenkins as he processes internalized racism and misogynoir , replacing shame with understanding.
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