Mason Jennings joins Jack Johnson and Money Mark in concert June 18 at DTE Energy Music Theater, 7774 Sashabaw Road.
Jennings writes and performs music from the heart, stripped down and timeless, he said.
His new album, “In the Ever,” was inspired by the music of Leadbelly, Mississippi John Hurt, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, and Led Zeppelin, as well as his spiritual beliefs. Its title comes from his son, who talked about where he was before he was born, when he was “in the ever.”
“The fun thing is to spin situations, create all kinds of visuals,” he said. “Like in the song ‘Your New Man,’ the idea came from a break up with a girlfriend, who then goes out with someone else. It took an hour to put down the words, but my whole life to write it.”
The DTE show is part of his tour around the country, Europe and Japan.
“I’m pretty stoked,” he said. “I’m excited to be a part of it.”
Doors open at 5 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m.
? Phil Custodio