George Ensle

A member of Houston's 1960s folk music scene, George has been performing for over 58 years. His focus is always on uplifting the listener, and he tailors each concert to connect with audiences of all ages, using his extensive repertoire and showmanship to deliver a concert filled with poignancy and a healthy dose of wit and wisdom. At festivals, nursing homes, schools, libraries, churches, theaters, concert halls, clubs, and listening rooms, he sings original story songs mixed with country, gospel, and folk standards. His performances are typically solo, duo, or trio, and he conducts songwriting workshops for songwriters at all levels. George has been a Texas Artist in Residence at schools, a songwriting mentor for Soldier Songs and Voices, won numerous songwriting awards, released 16 albums in the US and Europe, and been inducted into the Houston Folk Music Archives at Rice University. His original song "Build A Bridge" was adopted by the Build a Bridge Foundation for Healing through the Arts, and George is a strong believer in the healing power of music. Whether playing a festival or an intimate concert for one in hospice, his mission is always to deliver the message of hope. Photo by Brenda Ladd.