Joe H Henry celebrates tried-and-true connections in his honest and earthy new single Real Things — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
With a voice “as powerful as a freight train” and a soul that carries the weight of his lived experiences, Indigenous singer-songwriter Henry unveils the title track from his upcoming EP. Rooted in reflection and resilience, Real Things is a raw and deeply personal exploration of life’s honest moments — and a product of solitude and revelation.
“I wrote this song last winter, looking out over the Bay of Fundy,” Henry recalls. “I was in a cabin our neighbors graciously offered me — away from the chaos of a house with five kids. It was my first time using this gorgeous guitar SGI sent me as part of an artist endorsement. In that moment, I realized: How did this once homeless, train-hopping, castaway of society find himself here, embraced by love and music?”
From Keep the Fire Burning to Real Things, Henry has continued to channel his journey from a turbulent past into songs that pulse with authenticity. His voice — somewhere between Ray LaMontagne’s smokiness and Steve Earle’s grit — delivers every lyric with the conviction of someone who has been there.
Fresh off nominations for ECMA Blues Recording of the Year, Americana Recording of the Year (NSMAs), and Indigenous Artist of the Year, Henry is set to bring his signature blend of gritty folk, blues, and Americana to audiences across Eastern Canada on his Spring 2025 tour. This jaunt will see him perform alongside acclaimed artists like Brian Borcherdt (Holy F*, Dusted), and deliver his own intimate solo and trio sets.
Check out Real Things above, hear more from Joe H Henry and see his below, and find him on his website, Facebook and Instagram.
Joe H. Henry Tour Dates
April 12 | Lunenburg Opera House, Lunenburg, NS
April 19 | East Coast Amateur Boxing Club, Halifax, NS
April 26 | House Concert, Miramichi, NB
May 2 | Sea-Esta House Concerts, Canning, NS
May 7-12 | East Coast Music Awards, St. John’s, NFLD
May 16 | Paddlefest Music & Nature Festival, Saint Andrews, NB
June 13 | Osprey Arts Centre, Shelburne, NS
June 14 | King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal, NS
June 22 | North Mountain United Tapestry, Berwick, NS
