Fred Gillen Jr is a singer/ songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist from New York’s artistically rich Hudson Valley. In his songwriting and in performance he has never been afraid to take on controversial or politically-charged topics, and he seamlessly incorporates folk, punk, rock, spoken word, country, and Americana styles into his music. 2017 brought the release of his 10th full-length, independent album, “What She Said.” It came out on a milestone date, the 20th anniversary of his 1997 debut “Intentions As Big As the Sky.” The twelve songs on the album poetically express his views about the world, while also showcasing his unique acoustic and electric guitar style and heart-felt singing. The album received a great deal of airplay, spending several months on the folk dj chart.