Jacob Vanko was born and raised in a blue-collar, hardworking Anthracite Coal town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains. His family were artistic and musical and an eclectic, creative energy in his childhood.

Jacob would frequently sneak out of bed and peak in on his old man’s blues jams in the basement of his childhood home. His father, a songwriter in his own right, introduced iconic songwriters like John Prine, Joni Mitchell, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits and Dylan to him.

Jacob’s early work was furious, dark and heavily influenced by groups like Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Nirvana, and Pearl Jam. Listening to Jacob now you can hear the gritty guitar tones, aggressive vocals and well-crafted songs about his life experiences.

Jacob is a poetic, Americana songwriter with a furious live stage presence and powerhouse vocals that stop people talking, transforming them into engaged fans.