Who are Joey & Jordan? 'AGT' duo believes that silence is golden, especially in music
ECHO PARK, CALIFORNIA: Joey & Jordan form an instrumental duo featured on Season 19 of 'America's Got Talent'. Comprising Joey Berglund (also known as Bar Jay Bar) and Jordan Hook, they hail from Echo Park, California.
Joey & Jordan, two ultra-talented busking artists, became friends in 2019 and formed the supergroup Baxter Elkins. Based in Los Angeles, this dynamic duo brings sunshine with their exceptional skills on the banjo, fiddle, guitar, and saxophone, along with harmonies and vocals that many musicians would envy. Watch their Gems on VHS submission "Judas" to see what we mean.
'AGT' Season 19 music duo Joey & Jordan is not your regular country musician
Baxter Elkins sets himself apart from the Nashville music scene by creating music that doesn't conform to the traditional country music label standards. Their CD Hard Times and Hootenany's, released in November 2020, is an incredible treat. It breathes new life into classical music while maintaining a slick sense of humor.
One of the ultimate classics is '15 Years of Bliss and a Quick Death—what else can a man dream of?'
'AGT' Season 19 music duo Joey & Jordan submitted songs for Tiny Desk Concert
Baxter Elkins also entered the NPR Tiny Desk Contest, and if it hadn't been for a slight miscommunication regarding time zones, we're confident they would have won. "Werewolves" is one of the band's absolute masterpieces, created for a radio broadcast for Halloween. Joey and Jordan bring their combined talents to Baxter Elkins.
Growing up, Jordan was influenced by Townes Van Zandt and Willie Nelson, which explains how a surfer became hooked on country music. Joey illustrates how country music has found a home in Los Angeles, a metropolis of 10 million people.
Both artists's musical philosophy is based on an eclectic combination of classic and modern elements. The guys began touring Lake Tahoe on June 13th, 2021 and traveled via Nevada, Wyoming, Pagosa Springs, and Utah.
Who is Joey Berglund of the Baxter Elkins?
Joey (Bar Jay Bar) is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Connecticut. His preferred instruments include the violin, banjo, upright bass, mandolin, and acoustic guitar. He is a member of the folk duo Baxter Elkins, alongside his musician friend Jordan.
Who is Jordan Hook of the Baxter Elkins?
Jordan is a singer-songwriter originally from Texas and now based in Los Angeles. He fronts an Americana band that has released an EP titled 'East-West Sessions,' available for streaming on all major platforms.
He also enjoys old-time string band music and performs with the El Sereno Grass Band and the indie folk duet Baxter Elkins.
Tune into a brand-new episode of 'America's Got Talent' Season 19 on July 16 on NBC at 8 pm ET to see Joey & Jordan perform their classics.