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Jenn Franklin brings a refreshingly uncontrived style, with a powerful vulnerability that is catching the ears of industry executives. "When I first heard that voice, I told Jenn to stay away from vocal coaches at all costs!...It would be like trying to improve on Tiger Wood’s golf swing," Bart Herbison, Executive Director, Nashville Songwriters Association International, NSAI. "Jenn Franklin is a commanding performer who shines both on CD and live performance."-Madalyn Sklar, GoGirlsMusic.com
2007 marked the August release of the 6-song EP, Errors and Admissions, on her own label, Animus 7 Music. The album is a collaboration between Franklin and Nashville writer/producer Peter Overton, a collection of poignant scenes which beautifully capture Franklin’s vocal aptitude and artistry. Prior to her EP release, Franklin was invited to showcase at the 2006 SXSW music conference as well as International Folk Alliance, Dewey Beach Popfest, Diversafest, Midwest Music Summit, 2NMC, and the Nashville ASCAP Writers Series. She also appears on the nationally-distributed compilation CD: GoGirls Musicfest 2006.
This year, Franklin has begun work on her first full-length album produced by Jim Reilley, more widely recognized as the founding member of the New Dylans. All the songs are written by Franklin. "Our vision for the album is to capture more effectively what I do in live performance—and add the magic of some incredibly talented musicians, like Ken Coomer (formerly of Wilco), and Charlie Chadwick (Shelby Lynne, Steve Earle). I think the songs on this album are more of a close encounter than production alchemy—not to take anything away from E&O, which I’m really proud of-- but it’s just how I’m evolving."
Jenn Franklin is a natural born singer, songwriter, composer and performer whose life experiences and unique voice come together to make uniquely powerful music. She began her professional performing career at twelve, belting out Metallica and Van Halen covers, in the local biker bars of Hays, Kansas. After discovering her passion for performing, she spent the next few years headlining local acts and developing her own personal style. Following influences from artists as diverse as Aretha Franklin, Fiona Apple, Patty Griffin, and Janis Joplin, Franklin’s own music emerged as poignant and evocative, piano-based compositions. For Franklin writing and performing is a necessary act of transformation (metamorphosis) as she puts her pain on paper: "I make powerful songs. I turn painful experiences into art and share the truths I discover in the process."
Awesome, I should be able to be there!!! I told Todd about it and he says he's going as well. I'm backpacking this weekend, so I've got a ton to do (workin' on my 4runner, packing, shopping) so that would be the only reason I might not make it. I will try my best to get that all knocked out so I can go, I love your music!!
Hey Jen, Nice to meet you too, your music sounds great. I'd love to get coffee sometime. Also, let me know if you need a violinist- I'd love to play with you!
Thank you sooooo much for your kind words about my music. Coming from such a great musician as yourself, it means a lot to me!! Long Distance Love is one of my favorite Lowell George songs, what a genius he was. I guess we can all relate to the unrequited love vibe... Are you talking tomorrow night or the Thurs after because if I don't have to get up too early either Fri, I would love to come out and will!!!
Hey Jenn.....let's go get Pho next week!!!!.......did you say your were gonna make it out on tuesday....is the family at 9:30.....if so cool.....if not cool....but we must go get Pho
Just passing by for a listen, Jenn. Sounding great! What's been happenin' with you? I'm sorry I haven't seen you lately, I certainly hope to again soon! Have a nice day.
Just wanted to pop in and see how you're doing. How's the album coming along? I'm doing a showcase this weekend w/ Annette Conlon who we met at the GoGirls showcase in April. Wish you could play too! Miss ya!
Hey thank's for the add. I'm Sophie and I'm 22 and I live in Tennessee. I really like your music. Your song's are great. I love listening to them. Also your picture's on your page are really cute of you. Best of luck with everything. later
No worries. Yeah, I was very impressed that you were even better live than on your site. I meant to get your CD so we'll hafta remedy that upon our next meeting.
