Inspired by the likes of Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, James McMurtry, John Prine and Lucinda Williams, Ybarra’s evocative, emotional lyrics display a hard-won wisdom that belies an old soul in a youn man’s body. The characters in his stories invite comparisons not only to his songwriting heroes but also to his favorite authors. Armed with the heartfelt tales on Something In The Water, Jake Ybarra is bending ears and pulling on heartstrings wherever he plays.
2023 saw Ybarra play at some of the country’s best and historic clubs, venues and listening rooms including, The Bluebird Cafe (Nashville, TN), The Listening Room, (Nashville, TN), The Grey Eagle (Asheville, NC), The Bitter End (NYC). Ybarra also took part in 2023’s AmericanaFest.
Ybarra can play solo, with a trio and with a full band dependent, on venue/festival.
“Not surprisingly, Ybarra is already being compared to any number of iconic individuals like Guy Clark, John Prine, and Rodney Crowell as far as his ability to craft descriptive songs with real-world substance and soul.” - American Songwriter
