Jennings

Artist Information

Biography

"Excellent and catchy songwriting that leaves it playing in your head for days" – BMin

"She has this big, gorgeous voice that is full of timbre and character and makes you want to listen over and over again." – Wildy's World

"Jennings forms heartfelt lines to piano driven melodies and drives it to whole other level with appropriately delicious electronic templates" "Jennings labors transform to candy-coated gold."
– Ape Quake July 21, 2008

"Mary Jennings has a distinct, robust voice that has no problem delivering a melody. Her album "Femtastic" abounds with pure, well crafted pop songs. The opening track "Falling Higher" is a great track, primed for mainstream FM radio success. Her music could be described as Sarah MacLachlan with a bit more edge, however it must be noted that Jennings has a sound and style that is all her own. It is evident that lots of time went into the songs and the production, plus Jennings has an obviously keen ear for melody and popcraft. The title track ups the tempo nicely, as does "Do Or Die". Also included is a second disc ("Stripped") that features "piano and voice" versions of selected songs from the album. Very nice. This album is smart, energetic and poetic. I sense big things in Jennings' future." – Nightwaves

"Mary Jennings brought Tori Amos-like piano playing to the table."
– Gainesville Times (From the John Jarrard Benefit Concert)

"Jennings' music is sweet, lush, powerful and full of great hooks, and intelligent and meaningful to boot! I love it!"
– Heather Miller-Rodriguez, 100.1FM KRUU

"Jennings has taken Rihanna’s Umbrella and made it something cooler...Go get it!" – Jody Whitesides

"Jennings' ability to couple great melodies and lyrics with a distinctive vocal style is awesome. I am a big fan of this truley unique artist."
– Wes Mayers

Jennings: Small Frame, Big Voice:

The old adage “big things come in small packages” has perhaps never been more fitting for an artist than in the case of Jennings, the one-name moniker of New York based siren Mary Jennings.

Standing just a shade over five feet tall, Jennings delivers a robust and heartfelt sound that is anything but small-scale. Her music reflects an enormous strength and drive that is uniquely hers, combining a deep range of rock and pop influences with an unabashed sense of vintage style that few, if any, could ever pull off. “I believe that the difference between an artist and the average person is a fearless and relentless willingness to expose their quarks, oddities, secrets, and passions for all of the world to see and hear.” says Mary.

Mary’s surge in musical expression started after the sudden death of her mother in 2001. “This tragedy rocked me to the core, but there is so much beauty in what it allowed me to do,” she says. “All of my emotions came pouring out in the form of melody.” At the time, her father, a former musician himself, gave her the option to go through therapy or record an album. He knew both would be equally helpful to her, but by recording her music, she would be able to have something to hold on to and share with others for a lifetime.

It was on that first album that Jennings’ established her creative foundation, crafting music that bonds her to the listener in a genuinely honest and relatable way. That openness, and the raw emotion that she has shared on subsequent records, has attracted praise from fans and press alike. "Jennings' music is sweet, lush, powerful, full of great hooks, intelligent and meaningful to boot! I love it!" said Heather Miller-Rodriguez of 100.1FM KRUU. Platinum award winning producer John Rowe agrees, calling Jennings’ music “creative and original... A breath of fresh air!"

Recent years have seen Mary’s musical aspirations starting to take shape. She has worked with Billboard-charting songwriters, toured with national acts and has had a number of her songs placed on popular television shows. While the professional growth and the accolades that have accompanied it are nice, it is still the simple act of connecting with a live audience that she values the most. “Live performances give me such a rush. It is one of the best parts about being a musician. To me, it was what really brings the music to life. To know that you only have a few moments to capture and audience and keep them engaged long enough to fall in love with you and your music is a difficult task, but one that I wouldn't trade for any other profession.”

Now, that growth continues with the release of Jennings’ latest album, Collapse Collide. It’s a project that reflects an artist, and a woman, who has confidently found her voice over the course of a long, and at times, heart-breaking journey and the beginning of what many have already predicted: a bright and promising future for a truly one-of-a-kind talent.

Instrumentation

Mary Jennings - Vocals/piano
Patrick McCarthy - Bass
Mark Marshall - Guitar
Chris Infusino - Drums

Discography

Jennings- 13 songs, first album, 2001, Mark Allen (producer)
Recovery- 13 songs, second album, 2002, Mark Allen (producer)
Demo Tracks- 8 songs, third recording but not sold, 2003/2004
EP- 4 songs, fourth recording, 2006, Jonathan Smith (producer)
Femtastic- 10 songs + 6 acoustic versions, third full album, 2007, Jonathan Smith (producer)
Storybook EP- 5 songs, 2009, Dan McLoughlin (producer)
Collapse, Collide- 10 songs, 2011, Dan McLoughlin (producer)

Links

• Last.fm
• Website
• YouTube
• Facebook
• MySpace
• Twitter

Audio

• Surrender
  Listen   Download
• The Darkness
  Listen   Download
• Cling to Me
  Listen   Download
• Doorway
  Listen   Download
• Falling Higher
  Listen   Download
• U Turns
  Listen   Download
• Figure Me Out
  Listen   Download
• Hero
  Listen   Download
• Do or Die
  Listen   Download
• Borderline
  Listen   Download

Lyrics

• Falling Higher
• Do or Die
• Figure Me Out
• Cling to Me
• Surrender

Video

Doorway

Photo Gallery

Press

• Snob's Music [+ Show ]
  

  "Femtastic kicks off with a display of Jennings' songwriting capabilities. The instantly captivating..."Femtastic kicks off with a display of Jennings' songwriting capabilities. The instantly captivating "Falling Higher" features a hook so big you could catch a shark with it".

• Ape Quake [+ Show ]
  

  "Jennings forms heartfelt lines to piano driven melodies and drives it to whole other level with app..."Jennings forms heartfelt lines to piano driven melodies and drives it to whole other level with appropriately delicious electronic templates" "Jennings labors transform to candy-coated gold."

• Wildy's World [+ Show ]
  

  "She has this big, gorgeous voice that is full of timbre and character and makes you want to listen ..."She has this big, gorgeous voice that is full of timbre and character and makes you want to listen over and over again."

• Nightwaves [+ Show ]
  

  "Jennings has a distinct, robust voice that has no problem delivering a melody. Her music could be d..."Jennings has a distinct, robust voice that has no problem delivering a melody. Her music could be described as Sarah MacLachlan with a bit more edge, however it must be noted that Jennings has a sound and style that is all her own. This album is smart, energetic and poetic. "

• On Tap- Washington, D.C. [+ Show ]
  

  "Jennings has a beautiful, strong and passionate voice (think Sarah McLachlan/Tori Amos) and her per..."Jennings has a beautiful, strong and passionate voice (think Sarah McLachlan/Tori Amos) and her performance, enhanced by her subtle piano playing, was captivating. She ended her 40-minute set with an ode to the weather, an impromptu version of Rihanna’s “Umbrella,” and she nailed it."

• Gainesville Times
  

  "Mary Jennings brought Tori Amos-like piano playing to the table."

• Review on CDBaby [+ Show ]
  

  "She brings a powerful voice to her songwriting and effortlessly weaves it all into the pop culture ..."She brings a powerful voice to her songwriting and effortlessly weaves it all into the pop culture and just across the boundaries of the electronica world."

Setlist

Please contact Emerging Artists Music for more info.
(310) 571-5008
info@emergingartistsmusic.com

Basic Requirements

Calendar