# Event Details - **Event Name**: Joe Jencks & Deidre McCalla In Concert - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: A benefit for the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of DeKalb Overnight Warming Center and Welcome Essentials Pantry.About this EventThe Unitarian Universalist Congregation of DeKalb invites you to join us for an evening of music and community, featuring internationally known, award-winning singer/songwriters Joe Jencks and Deidre McCalla. Each artist is individually known for their rich voices, textured instrumentals, and socially-conscious subject matter; together, they will provide an unforgettable evening of music to benefit our neighbors in need.A portion of ticket sales and all cash donations will benefit the UU Congregation's social justice ministries -- the Overnight Warming Center and the Welcome Essentials Pantry. Information on these missions can be found below.All are welcome to join us for this magical evening.https://joejencks.com/https://deidremccalla.com/+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++JOE JENCKS sings with a lyric baritone voice that has the edgy richness of a good sea-salt caramel. A 27-year veteran of the international Folk circuit, award-winning songwriter and celebrated vocalist based in Malta, IL, Joe delivers engaged musical narratives filled with heart, soul, groove, and grit. Drawing from the rich melodic traditions of his Irish roots, Jencks is known for his quintessentially singable songs and deft instrumentals. Jencks is also known for his songs of social consciousness and has penned several #1 Folksongs including the ever-relevant, Lady of The Harbor.Jencks’ CD Poets, Philosophers, Workers, and Wanderers earned #1 Artist, #1 Album, and #1 Song on the Folk Alliance/Folk DJ Chart and spent several weeks at #1 on the SIRIUS XM Americana Chart. Joe was musical director for an annual retreat: Warriors Heart to Art, writing songs with military veterans. Joe is a dual US-Irish citizen and toured as a Cultural Ambassador with the U.S. State Department during the Obama Administration. From Carnegie Hall to coffeehouses across North America, Joe has become a fan-favorite.“The spirit of Folk music is people working together. Joe is a fantastic singer who carries on the traditions.” ~ Pete Seeger“If one can master a craft after investing 10,000 hours, Joe Jencks’ hours are showing! Jencks tells our stories, his story, and the untold stories, as only an American folk master can - with heart and unfettered perfection.” ~ MarySue Twohy, Program Director - SIRIUS XM RadioDEIDRE MCCALLA doesn’t merely take the stage - she owns it. Her songs embody hope and celebration, struggle, loss, and longing - sometimes all in one song! A Black woman, mother, lesbian, feminist, Deidre McCalla has long stood at the forefront of acoustic singer-songwriters reshaping expectations ofh how Black folk do folk. Deidre’s songwriting carries an unyieldingly honest perspective expressed with a lyric touch that relentlessly celebrates the power and diversity of the human spirit. Deidre McCalla sings of the politics and passions that fuel our lives.Deidre McCalla’s most recent album, Endless Grace, debuted at #1 on the June 2022 FAI Folk Radio Chart and was named one of the 10 Best Folk Albums of 2022 by Pop Matters, Rhythms Magazine, and the Folk Alley Listener Favorites Poll. In 2023 her song Shoulder to the Wheel won the 19th Annual International Acoustic Music Award for Best Folk/Americana/Roots Song — making Deidre McCalla the first woman to win that category in IAMA history.Sing Out! calls Deidre McCalla "one of our generation's mostimportant singer-songwriters”+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++The seasonal Overnight Warming Center (OWC) of UUCD is a social justice ministry of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of DeKalb. The OWC mission is to provide a safe, warm, and welcoming overnight haven for individuals and families who are unhoused and without adequate heat, and to provide them with a sense of belonging.https://uudekalb.org/programs-events/all-programs/overnight-warming-center-owcThe UUCD Welcome Essentials (WE) Pantry, a Social Justice Ministry of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of DeKalb, is held together with the Westminster Presbyterian Food Pantry. Its mission is to fill a gap within our community by supplementing non-food essentials.https://uudekalb.org/node/490 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/joe-jencks-and-deidre-mccalla-in-concert/100002003017228450 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Music, Art, Entertainment, Concerts, fine-arts, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: All Ages - Doors Open At: 6:30 PM - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of DeKalb - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 28.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: DeKalb - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of DeKalb - **lat**: 41.93025950000001 - **long**: -88.7491367 - **full address**: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of DeKalb, 158 North 4th Street, DeKalb, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Joe Jencks & Deidre McCalla In Concert - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/dfb9f12d4c16ac645ad6740f51296aa42fc1feb1717b50c830b341e6ca1c1244-rimg-w911-h455-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1791333965 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Joe Jencks & Deidre McCalla In Concert being held? - **A:** Joe Jencks & Deidre McCalla In Concert takes place on Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 20 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of DeKalb, 158 North 4th Street, DeKalb, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Joe Jencks & Deidre McCalla In Concert? - **A:** Joe Jencks & Deidre McCalla In Concert is organized by UU Congregation of DeKalb. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Joe Jencks & Deidre McCalla In Concert is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in DeKalb, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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We are a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Unitarian Universalism (UU) is a theologically diverse religion defined not by any dogmas or creed but by core moral principles, openness to diverse sources of inspiration, and an active commitment to social justice.At UUCD you will find diversity of belief among our members including agnostics, atheists, Christians, Muslims, humanists, Jews, Native Americans of different tribal heritages, pagans, Wiccans, and other searchers. Together we covenant to practice respectful communication and support each person in their search for truth and meaning, building connections, renewing their spirit and working for justice.What unites all Unitarian Universalists as a religious community is that we affirm and promote:The inherent worth and dignity of every person.Justice, equity and compassion in human relationsAcceptance of one another and encouragement of spiritual growthA free and responsible search for truth and meaningThe right of conscience and the use of the democratic process with our congregation and our society at largeThe goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for allRespect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a partThe Unitarian Universalist faith draws from six sources:Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life.Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love.Wisdom from the world's religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life.Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God's love by loving our neighbors as ourselves.Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit.Spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.What inspires you? Bring your ideas and inspirations to UUCD—you'll find others who'll listen and may even share your enthusiasm. From motorcycling to gardening to deep philosophical pondering, UUs take inspiration from all parts of life, share their discoveries in trust, and learn from one another." } ] } ] ```