Author: Bridget Benevides
Image courtesy of Showbox Presents
Winter Quarter at Seattle University is in full swing! You’re going to class 3-5 times a week, diving headfirst into those notes, attending club meetings, and hitting the gym, but something is missing… what could it be? Oh right! You haven’t been to a concert yet despite the fact that you live in the bustling music hub that is Seattle. Well, fear not reader because I have the answer: Jacob Banks is coming to the Showbox on Wednesday, January 16th, and he will surely give you all those concert feels you’ve been desiring.
Born in Nigeria, Jacob Banks moved to Birmingham in England at the age of 13. Not short of talent, the Brit dabbled in all forms of the creative arts and began singing, playing guitar, and writing songs at the age of 20. A music lover first and foremost, Banks got his start at open mic nights and quickly garnered a following for his commanding vocal presence and daringly intimate songwriting. His music features richly textured beats, with its 808s and synth play, African inspired grooves and a soulful disposition that culminates in an unstoppable new sound. Banks debuted with his EP The Monologue, earning feverish acclaim that saw him supporting artists such as Emeli Sandé, Sam Smith and Alicia Keys on tour around the U.K. Now, at work on his Interscope Records debut (the follow-up to self-released EP The Paradox), Banks hopes to re-energize soul music for a new generation hoping to be their solace in hard times and a battery pack on a slow Monday morning.
My roommate and I saw Jacob Banks open for X Ambassadors last year and have been a fan of his music ever since. We are super excited to get to go back to The Showbox to see him perform more. It is awesome to see his growing popularity, between this year and last, and I am so excited to see what Wednesday has in store for us!
For ticket prices and event information, visit The Showbox website HERE! Connect with Jacob Banks on Facebook, Instagram, or on his Official Website.
BRIDGET BENEVIDES | KXSU Music Reporter