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Jenn Friedman

About Me

NY born and bred, Jenn Friedman sat at her parents' piano with a melody she just couldn't get out of her head. Picking the notes out one by one, and unaware that she was opening the door to her lifelong passion, Jenn wrote her first song.For twenty years, this journey took her through the sounds of Peter, Paul and Mary, Carly Simon, Pete Seeger, swirling around the harmonies of the Beatles and the Beach Boys, and eventually hovering over Ani DiFranco, Jewel, Tori Amos, etc.A graduate of SUNY Purchase, Jenn spent her four years of college in "music lockdown," intensely writing, recording, and exploring the murky depths of the wild and crazy music industry, coming up for air while performing at such legendary venues as CBGB's, The Knitting Factory, The Sidewalk Café and more.Jenn is a true singer/songwriter—her songs are versatile in their musical style and their lyrical content, all the while having the common threads of her incredible piano skill and intense vocals, coaxing the listener on a magical journey through haunted houses, loooong car rides on open roads, unrequited love, and the occasional ditty about finding God at the circus!Currently making her home in New York City, Jenn's new album drops in September of 2007 and she hits the road soon thereafter. So keep your eyes and ears open, boys and girls, because Jenn Friedman's songs WILL change your life…forever!Discography: Open Book-2008 Wake Up Summer-2004
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Member Since: 11/26/2004
Band Website: www.jennfriedman.com
Band Members: Piano and vocals: Jenn Friedman,Guitars: Michael Alfero,Bass: Kyle Houser,Drums: Seth Faulk,Cello: Patrick Petty,Violin: Deni Bonet
Influences: A brief history of influences...Folk/oldies: Carly Simon, Peter Paul and Mary, Pete Seeger, the Beatles, the Beach Boys, Air Supply, the Byrds, Elton John.Rock: Rancid, Nine Inch Nails, Soundgarden, Garbage, the Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam, Live, The Counting Crows, Ben Folds/Five, David Mead, Aerosmith.Women Rock: Alanis Morisette, Jewel, Tori Amos, Leah Andreone, Ani Difranco, the Indigo Girls, Joni Mitchell, Dar Williams, Fiona Apple, The Pretenders, Luscious Jackson, The Cranberries, Rachael Sage.I also like Franz Ferdinand, Radiohead, Supertramp, and Eminem, "Big Ska" by Joe Ferry, Shelby Starner.
Sounds Like: Jewel, Tori Amos, Alanis Morisette.
Record Label: JFHarmony Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

A Video - "Alibi" by Jenn Friedman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLajhTOIt50 A song and some pictures. this is my first go at this so don't be too harsh, thanks. ;)
Posted by on Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A message for those of you who may not understand....

...and for those who may.You are the core of whatever success I may have. You've noticed my music, you've taken hold of it, and you've chosen to go along for the ride. Just wanna make that clear. That...
Posted by on Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:40:00 GMT

Playing this Friday and Next Saturday!!!

Hey everyone!!As I prepare for my CD Release Party, I will be playing around town! So, please try to make it out to see me. It will be fun and good times!Gig Number One:This Friday, December 12th at 1...
Posted by on Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:06:00 GMT

Playing this Friday and Next Saturday!!!

Hey everyone!!As I prepare for my CD Release Party, I will be playing around town! So, please try to make it out to see me. It will be fun and good times!Gig Number One:This Friday, December 12th at 1...
Posted by on Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:07:00 GMT

Jenns Official CD Release Party Announced!

Hey everyone! I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and are enjoying the beginnings of the holiday season! Its been a little while now and I wanted to let you know the latest updates. Here you go......
Posted by on Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:57:00 GMT

I Made it to Round Two in U.K. Contest!

Hey everyone!Jenn Friedman here and I've got two pieces of great news. First of all, I got a GREAT review on WWW.OVERPLAY.COM. The direct link is here:HTTP://WWW.OVERPLAY.COM/CDREVIEWS.ASP?PAGE=DETAIL...
Posted by on Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:26:00 GMT

Featured on Alternative Addiction’s Next Big Thing!

Hey everyone! Happy Fall. Hope you're enjoying this beautiful weather, new semesters, or the same ol' same ol' in a sweater this time around. Anyway, I come to you with thanks and requests, as you hav...
Posted by on Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:18:00 GMT

Upcoming Radio Play and a Stellar Review!!

Hey everyone,I cannot even begin to express my gratitude, excitement, fervor....and its you guys that are helping to make this stuff happen, so I want to keep you in the loop, as long as you're willin...
Posted by on Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:44:00 GMT

Site is down, but check out this:

Hey everyone,My site is down for a couple days but in the meantime feel free to check me out at www.reverbnation.com/jennfriedman - my rank keeps going up thanks to you guys!!!!And also make sure chec...
Posted by on Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:37:00 GMT

Jenn Friedman with GREAT U.K. News!!!

Hey everyone! First of all, I have great news this morning! I've been selected asthe featured artist interview on the U.K. site, Overplay! Please takea look. (There are a couple typos which I'm trying...
Posted by on Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:10:00 GMT