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Jenna

Jenna's album *BAREFOOT AND EAGER* is out NOW!!!!!

About Me

I'm taking part in a concert alongside Steve Knightley, Martyn Joseph, The Joyce Gang and Daniel Rachel in a show 'Music Against Domestic Abuse'. WATCH OUT FOR DETAILS OF A NEW TOUR WITH JENNA AND STEVE KNIGHTLY IN 2009!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! At the tender age of nineteen, singer-songwriter Jenna already has a wealth of recording and touring experience behind her. Three years ago she co-wrote the haunting 'Seven Days' - one of the highlights of 'Show of Hands' 'Country Life' CD. Then with Steve Knightley and Mercury prize nominee, Seth Lakeman, she recorded 'Western Approaches'- a unique collaboration of the three West country songwriters. This led to a successful nation wide tour in 2004. Jenna's original songs are very much inspired by the sea and landscape of her native North Devon and accompanying herself on piano and guitar, she possesses an astonishingly mature voice and stage presence. last year Jenna recorded her debut album *Barefoot and Eager*. A 10 track album produced by Steve Knightley and recorded by Phil Beer. 7 of these songs she wrote herself. 2 of them were written by Steve Knightley and 1 of them is an acoustic version of Pink Floyd's "Wish you were here". She has just come back from a month long, naton wide tour with Steve (Who was promoting his new solo album "Creul River".) and now she has a load of gigs throughout the year which are constantly updated on her myspace! ALSO she has recently put together a band/ Trio called THE JENNA WITTS BAND with drummer, FRAZ KNAPP and bass guitarist ED NEWTON. This newly formed band will also be playing selected dates throughout the year. HER DEBUT ALBUM *BAREFOOT AND EAGER* IS OUT NOW!!!
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Music:

Member Since: 2/13/2006
Band Members: Me - Piano/keyboards/guitar/vocals
Influences: The South West, The Ocean, The Surf, The Weather, The Seasons. Here are some of the CD'S that I feature in.FOLK RISING by Proper Music Distrubution. -x-x-x-x-x-x- I also feaured on Popular roots duo SHOW OF HANDS. I did a duet with Steve Knightley called "Smile she Said" . x-x-x-x-x- I also appeared on Show of Hands album called "COUNTRY LIFE". I co-wrote the song "SEVEN DAYS" with Steve Knightley and sang Vocals on I Promise You. -x-x-x-youtube--x-x-
Sounds Like: *********!!!!!!!!!!QUOTES!!!!!!************** ____________________________________________________________ _______________ "Staggering maturity, winning delivery, and an abundance of natural talent. An irresistible example of superior acoustic music" - DAILY TELEGRAPH ____________________________________________________________ _______________ "19-year-old Jenna brings to her first album a sunny disposition as well as a precocious knack for a hummable tune" - FINANCIAL TIMES ____________________________________________________________ _______________ "Spare acoustic approach and confident voice match her mature writing abilities" - BBC RADIO 2 FOLK AND ACOUSTIC SITE ____________________________________________________________ ______________ "Jenna's vocals are superb throughout, the reason for her signing is abundantly clear" - AMERICANA UK ____________________________________________________________ _______________ "A polished showcase album debut - impressive musicianship and sun kissed vocals" - FOLKING.COM ____________________________________________________________ _______________ "Confident, intriguing debut album" - NETRHYTHMS ____________________________________________________________ _______________ "A grasp of emotions you might not expect to find in one so young - I was a dreamer reminded me of Sandy Denny" - NETRHYTMS ____________________________________________________________ _______________ "Attractive songs almost exclusively inspired by her native seascape" - NETRHYTMS ____________________________________________________________ _______________ "An album well worth getting hold of - a great voice and great songs, Katie is a beautiful song" - JONNY COPPIN, BBC RADIO GLOUCESTER ____________________________________________________________ _______________ "Both Steve (Knightley) and Phil (Beer) contribute their instrumental skills to the end product so quality is assured - and you can see why they have faith in Jenna" - NETRHYTMS
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Financial Times World Music Top Ten of 2007

I WAS IN THE FINANCIAL TIMES!!! HOW COOL! My album BAREFOOT AND EAGER was in at number 3 in the top 10 world and acoustic albums of the year. My album was See this online version (No 3) http://www.ft....
Posted by Jenna on Thu, 27 Dec 2007 08:43:00 PST

BAREFOOT AND EAGER album review - DAILY TELEGRAPH!!!

Jenna Barefoot and Eager (Hands On Music) The Beach Boys had California. Beach girl Jenna has north Devon, and draws similar inspiration from summer and surfing. At 19, she also has staggering maturit...
Posted by Jenna on Thu, 01 Nov 2007 08:07:00 PST

BAREFOOT AND EAGER ALBUM REVIEWS - Spiral Earth

Track Listing: Barefoot & Eager Katie You're Mine 21st Century Cowgirl I Was A Dreamer Flora Endless Summer Hangin' Around Wish You Were Here Surfer's Storm www.myspace.com/jennadwit...
Posted by Jenna on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:46:00 PST

BAREFOOT AND EAGER ALBUM REVIEWS - Folking.com

..> Barefoot & EagerBy Jenna "Barefoot & Eager" is the polished, showcase debut album of 19 year old singer/songwriter Jenna Witts. Produced by fellow Devonian, Steve Knightley, the albu...
Posted by Jenna on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:43:00 PST

BAREFOOT & EAGER ALBUM REVIEW-BBC devon entertainment"ON THE CREST OF A WAVE" by Laura Joint

Singer songwriter Jenna Witts only has to look out of her window to get all the inspiration she needs for her songs. Jenna, 19, lives in Woolacombe in North Devon and she has used the sights and sound...
Posted by Jenna on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:35:00 PST

BAREFOOT AND EAGER, ALBUM REVIEW - Fish Records

Jenna Witts has started her career with a list of impressive milestones  performing as one third of the 'Western Approaches' album with Seth Lakeman and Steve Knightley, a co-write on Show of Hand's ...
Posted by Jenna on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:27:00 PST

BAREFOOT AND EAGER, ALBUM REVIEW - Folk in the Barn

Jenna Witts is a wonder to behold, at only 19 years old she has managed to produce an album that someone twice her age would be proud of.  She combines the laid back style of Jack Johnson with th...
Posted by Jenna on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:24:00 PST

BOOKING DETAILS FOR THE STEVE KNIGHTLEY AND JENNA MAY 2007 TOUR

For booking details for my tour, please visit the 'show of hands' website. ( http://www.showofhands.co.uk/ ) and then click on 'show of Hands' tour dates - then scroll to the bottom of the page t...
Posted by Jenna on Tue, 06 Feb 2007 12:53:00 PST

TOUR DATES HAVE ARRIVED

Check out my site as I have recieved most of the tour dates for mine and Steve Knightleys tour spring 2007! EXCITING STUFF!!!!!!!!!!!!   Love Jenna  ...
Posted by Jenna on Tue, 31 Oct 2006 09:35:00 PST

TOUR 2007 (APRIL - MAY) WITH STEVE KNIGHTELY

Hi there Look out for details of an up and coming tour, next year with singer songwriter Steve Knightley. It will be for 28 dates through April and May. Will update you with more details asap Jen...
Posted by Jenna on Sat, 09 Sep 2006 08:08:00 PST