EmmyJean Jenkins' Queer Country Cabaret
EmmyJean Jenkins and her ragtag country band present the new, her original queer country cabaret “DETECTIVE CONVENTION,” a true story of murder, intrigue, romance and comedy. The piece is a little bit classical and a lot bit country-pop, and features folk musicians from across Colorado’s Front Range. Expect a gentle* needling of the patriarchy. Featuring Trace Hybertson (fiddle), Ilan Blanck (guitar), Isele Phoenix Harper (keys), and Nicole Patrick (drums). Run time 45 minutes.
“The melody is infectious, the narrative almost anthemic, which makes you want to stand up and punch the air, regardless of whether you are queer or straight. Rarely does one come across a song this powerful, sung with such pride... its message and the quality of the delivery deserve the widest audience.” - Americana UK
*The needling is, in fact, not so gentle
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EmmyJean Jenkins (she/her) is a queer country artist based in Boulder, Colorado. Her comedic country cabaret DETECTIVE CONVENTION, a true story of murder, intrigue, romance and comedy, premiered at Gaudeamus Muziek Week in Utrecht, The Netherlands and has seen additional performances at Bang on a Can LOUD Weekend and The University of Colorado. Described as “rich and soulful” (Americana UK), her first album, Gay All This Time, is an EP of original songs with San Francisco’s Friction Quartet, which will be released on Adhyâropa Records in April 2026.
Jenkins’ band is made up of queers and allies from across Colorado’s Front Range, including Trace Hybertson (fiddle), isele phoenix harper (keys), Ilan Blanck (guitars), and nicole patrick (drums).
EmmyJean Jenkins is the queer country alter-ego of classical composer-vocalist Annika Socolofsky, whose work has been described as “grotesquely gorgeous” (Chicago Tribune) and “unbearably moving” (Gramophone). The EJJ name is a compilation of her family’s matriarchs’ names and maiden names. Socolofsky is Associate Professor of Composition at the University of Colorado Boulder.
- Website: www.aksocolofsky.com/emmyjeanjenkins
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/emmyjeanjenkins/
The People’s Building Flex Theater
9995 E. Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80010
Entrance: The main entrance is on the north side of the building at E. Colfax and Florence St in Aurora.
Parking: Parking lot behind the building on the north side; free street parking
Accessibility: ADA accessible
Admission: You must show your ticket confirmation or purchase a ticket at the venue; all seating is general admission, audiences will wait in a queue before entry to the show.