Jackson Pines is a band from the Pine Barrens of NJ, that now call Philadelphia home. Singer-songwriter Joe Makoviecki and stand-up bassist James Black, Jackson Pines harks forward with melodies and rhythms from the past. Combining minimalistic acoustic arrangements and taking cues from the ethos of folk, blues, and indie rock, Jackson Pines tells stories of hard times, overflowing love, disappointment, and hope. In 2017 they released “Purgatory Road” produced by Simone Felice (The Felice Brothers, The Lumineers) and “Lost & Found EP” to critical acclaim. They toured around America from 2016-2019 in a F-150 and have played such varied gigs as small theaters, clubs, festivals, schools, bars, fairs, backyards... Their latest full-length album “Close To Home” was released July 2021, and features a full band accompanying Joe and James’ signature rhythms and melodies. Jackson Pines have opened for Old Crow Medicine Show, Margo Price, The Avett Brothers, Dr. Dog, Nicole Atkins, The Felice Brothers, Band of Horses, and more over the last few years across the U.S. They recently played to an audience of thousands at the Sea Hear Now Festival, a sold out Grape Room in Philadelphia, and are back on the road in 2022.