{"id":214838,"date":"2026-04-01T18:15:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T18:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/214838\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T18:15:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T18:15:11","slug":"joey-jenkins-resident-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/214838\/","title":{"rendered":"Joey Jenkins \u2013 Resident News"},"content":{"rendered":"

When musician Joey Jenkins moved to the Sunshine State with his family in 2012, the former Tennessean realized Florida\u2019s mild winters suited him well. Over the years, Jacksonville\u2019s bustling music scene has come to suit him well, too. The bassist is a dedicated rocker, playing in his own band while also supporting and working with other artists and groups. The intimate live music venues nestled throughout Murray Hill and Downtown Jacksonville are a source of artistic inspiration. The local alternative rock music scene has also inspired close friendships for Jenkins.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been playing in the Jacksonville punk scene for about three years now. I started out playing in an indie band called Funlight, and that was the first band I got into,\u201d Jenkins said.<\/p>\n

\"AfterAfter moving to Jacksonville, Joey Jenkins found a home in the local punk rock community.<\/p>\n

Through his first band, he was introduced to his friend and fellow musician, Jay Webster, who\u2019d eventually become his business partner.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe do everything together,\u201d Jenkins said.<\/p>\n

Jenkins enjoys working shifts at HairPeace Salon in Riverside.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m over there all the time,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

But when he\u2019s not working at the salon, he\u2019s playing in his band, trust., with Webster.<\/p>\n

He describes the group\u2019s sound as \u201cmelodic metalcore.\u201d Their music is a fusion of rock-laced stylings, including hardcore punk and emo, also known as emocore, a subgenre that reached a fever pitch in the mid-2000s. The bandmates have been together for a little over a year, and they\u2019ve been busy in the studio and on the stage.<\/p>\n

Influenced by bands like Silverstein, Underoath and Vanna, Jenkins said the group draws inspiration from \u201ca lot of those heavier bands that have a lot of clean singing and a lot of pretty melodies and harmonies.\u201d<\/p>\n

trust. features Jenkins on bass (he also provides \u201cscream\u201d work, a vocal technique vital to their music), Webster on rhythm guitar and vocals, Toby Wyndham on drums and Jonas Gideons on lead guitar. The band loves playing The Walrus, an eclectic eatery in Murray Hill with a fun atmosphere and a focus on live music, and The Albatross, a popular live-music venue formerly known as Underbelly in the heart of downtown. They also enjoy playing Hard Love in Murray Hill when the creative studio space hosts shows. In between their local performances, they take their show on the road.<\/p>\n

\"trust.trust. performs at popular Elbow District venue, The Albatross.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe travel quite frequently,\u201d Jenkins said.<\/p>\n

When he isn\u2019t playing a show, Jenkins loves attending them as a fan. If he\u2019s not playing pool, he can be found taking in a show at FIVE. The recently renovated music venue in the historic Five Points district is the former home of the longtime movie theatre Sun-Ray Cinema.<\/p>\n

Recently, trust. traveled to Las Vegas to record, an experience that was one for the memory books.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was really fun. Seven straight days of living in the studio,\u201d Jenkins said.<\/p>\n

And when he got back into town, he visited a few of his favorite spots.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI love Nacho Taco in Riverside. That\u2019s probably my favorite place. I love the Murray Hillbilly. And The Walrus, I do really like just going to The Walrus,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Jenkins and his bandmates stay busy with trust., but as independent musicians they do a lot of work behind the scenes as well. About two years ago, Jenkins and Webster started a booking company called Housefire Records. They record and book bands, and Webster\u2019s fianc\u00e9, photographer Anna Schell, handles the photography for Housefire.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, Jenkins sees Housefire signing acts and overseeing the distribution of music. While many artists are still trying to figure out today\u2019s streaming landscape, Jenkins is focused on more tangible ways to share music and connect with fans. He and Webster prefer working with physical CDs and tapes, and are in the process of increasing their merchandise and putting out a music magazine featuring show updates and photos.<\/p>\n

\u201cKind of take it back old school, in a way,\u201d Jenkins said.<\/p>\n

As Jacksonville\u2019s music scene continues to prosper, anchored by areas like Murray Hill and Riverside, growth is on the horizon for Jenkins and his crew as well.<\/p>\n

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