Kickstand Productions Presents Jordy Searcy with Short Jake

Monday, February 24 - Doors 7pm - $18 adv. - All Ages 

Every end signals another beginning. Recognizing this truth, San Diego-based singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jordy Searcy moves from one era to the next with clear intention and inspiring optimism and positivity. He ultimately embraces the change of seasons and absorbs it in his music, celebrating life through introspective folk-rock songcraft powered up with a pop appeal.

After generating hundreds of millions of streams and captivating countless fans on tour, he explores life, love, and what it all means on his 2024 End Of Us LP [Nettwerk Music Group].

"Life is full of little endings," he muses. "It's up to us to turn those little endings into new beginnings. For me, this record is the start of a new chapter. I'm learning how to be in a relationship that you give everything to, and I really love it."

Born in Louisiana, Jordy initially settled in Nashville, where he kickstarted his career. He introduced a soaring signature style on his Dark In The City EP in 2018. It yielded a hit in the form of "Love & War In Your Twenties," amassing a staggering 78 million Spotify streams and counting. His 2020 full-length debut, Love? Songs housed the fan favorite "Fire," reeling in another 15.9 million Spotify streams. Road-tripping across the California coast in a van, he crafted what would become his 2022 sophomore effort, Daylight, highlighted by "Molly." In addition to headlining in front of packed audiences, he held down guitar duties for Ben Rector on the road. Expanding his reach, 2024 saw him notably contribute "Colors" to the family blockbuster Harold and the Purple Crayon.

Along the way, he found true love and married Michel Janse, reshaping his creative approach in the process.

"My marriage inspired me," he affirms. "I was trying to get back in touch with nature and who I really am while also starting a new life with my wife."

As such, he wrote and recorded through a new lens. The music naturally absorbed a flood of emotions, which he siphoned into the songs during recording sessions in Jackson, MS, Nashville, TN, and San Diego alongside co-producer Phillip Vo. Jordy first heralded the record with "The End of Us," "Getaway Car," and "All Nighter."

The single "21" transmits a personal message to his wife directly from the heart. Soft piano rings out in cinematic fashion as he urges, "We could be 21 again," on a heartfelt hook.

"'21' is a song that I never intended for anybody but my wife to hear," he admits. "Last year, I wrote, produced, mixed, and recorded a 12-song record for my wife. So, there's only one copy of a secret Jordy Searcy project in our house! '21' is from that album for her. It essentially says, 'Now that we're starting our life again, we have the opportunity to do things the right way and also just enjoy it all together.'"

In the opener, " The Beginning Of Us, " he showcases yet another side of his artistry. Electric guitar electrifies the upbeat track, which teems with butterflies of uncontainable and unconditional love. Amplifying a passionate pledge, he proclaims, "I don't want to wait; I don't want to lose your love."

"It was a late night in Jackson, Mississippi, and my buddy Phillip made the beat," he recalls. "I quickly wrote about how I was feeling about getting married. That song captures the excitement of finding that person you want to be with. You'll give up everything to be with this person, because that's the deal of the century. Musically, it's a bit frantic but still fun and sweet."

Then, there's the heartfelt closer "Right Track." A driving drumbeat and loose guitar surge beneath arresting verses. It culminates with a question in the chorus, "Are we on the right track?" He goes on to remind, "I want you more than anything."

"That song is about fighting for a relationship," he notes. "Any relationship you're in is going to be a fight. As long as you put your heart and soul into it, it will always be worth it, though."

From one new beginning to the next, Jordy always uplifts.

"I look at my music as if it's coming from a service-oriented place," he concludes. "I want this record to be hopeful and possibly change the world in a small way. If I had to sum it all up, I try to give people really fun songs to listen to that also make them stop and think."