Skip Jones (born in Los Angeles, California and raised in Utica,

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) is an American

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ian, storyteller and educator from

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, who writes and performs songs about a wide array of topics. He often promotes clean water, social harmony, and the old family values of shared music and time tested wisdom in his music, actions, and words.

Record labels

Jones founded the record labels Makin' Jam, Etc., and Cabin in the Wood Recordings. Through these labels Jones was the producer and engineer for various artists and albums, for example Utah Phillips' ''The Old Guy'' and ''Moscow Hold''; and Larry Long's ''Troubadour''.

Discography

All references from the FolkLib Index except when noted. * ''Water is Life – For All My Relations'' (2016) * ''Hear the Whistle Blow'' (2011) * ''Life Is Delicious'' (2007) * ''Sacred Sites Songs'', compilation (2007) * ''You Are My Sunshine'' * ''Bring Back the Joy!'', compilation (2004) * ''Grandpa's River'' (2002) * ''The Journey: Chapter 2: Don't Feed The Harmonica Player'' (2000) * ''The Journey'' (2000) * ''The Tellin' Takes Me Home'' * ''Skip Jones & The Children of Dubuque'' (1992) * ''Simply Folk Sampler 2'' (1990) * ''Long Hard Time'' * ''Corners of My Mind'' (1985)

References

External links

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Record labels

Discography

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