They met on a boat. In a storm. Off the coast of Ireland.
Martin Praetorius is a full-time traveling troubadour from Europe. Praetorius fuses a unique blend of folk, Americana and Celtic influences into a larger framework and takes his listeners on a journey. Although inspired by many of the great songwriters, and often sharing the stage with well-known acts from the international songwriting scene, Martin Praetorius presents his own style, singing short stories that aim point-blank, straight at the heart. He has released three albums under his own name, “Affairs of the heart,” and “Tales from the feverworld” (on the German label POTTpeople) and “It’s Ok, I’m still laughing!” on Bandcamp. Learn more about Martin at https://martinpraetorius.net/
Jen Hajj is a singer-songwriter from the US, currently based in the Ozarks of Northwestern Arkansas. She has been a finalist in many songwriting competitions including Wildflower!, Songwriter Serenade, and the Susanne Milsaps Memorial Songwriting Contest. She has been a winner in the Tumbleweed, Tucson Folk Festival and My New Favorite song competitions. She has played stages in the US, Canada and Europe. She has five albums, all available where you buy music: “I of the Storm,” “Orn-i-tho-lo-gie,” “Love is Everywhere,” “Shelter Songs” and “Idyllwild.” Learn more about Jen at www.jenhajj.com
Together, they make songs that take you places. Thoughtful arrangments. Solid harmony. Their energy will set your toes tapping, and you might not be able to stop yourself from singing along.