Jennifer Grimm: News

Listen to 'Now That You're Here' from NBC's Parenthood on iTunes or press play @ the top of the page...
From the After Noon album, also available on iTunes

Hey!

Recorded a national radio commercial (speaking) for Papa Murphy's the other day. So, if you happen to hear the commercial about Fran, the frantic mom driving home from work, that's me! I'm Fran in the commercials as well as the announcer in some of them - 'Handmade fresh, Homebaked great!"

Here we are!
Out and about - doin' what we do best.

Having a blast with the crew on the Girl Singers tour. Pretty easy when the crew consists of my brother(drums), my sister(vox), my mother(vox), my aunt(vox), and the piano player, the bass player, and the crazy fun tech guy.

Playing a bunch in the plains and then we go back home at the end of March. I'm home for a few days, and then I head out to New York to play the Metropolitan Room on Thu Apr 8th and Carnegie Hall Fri Apr 9th. My good friend, Lynn Loosier is the reigning champion of The Apollo Theater's competition and she told me that she plans on having me sing at the Apollo on Wed Apr 7th, but we shall see.... T'would be crazed.

Anyhow, the schedule of the whens and the wheres is on my Schedule Page. Feel free to drop me a line and be sure to pop over to a show if I'm in your area!!!!

~jennifer

Hey there - I was just interviewed by a music placement site and thought it might be cool to post the interview here for you!

Q: Where did you grow up?

A: I grew up on the road with my family singing in resorts, lounges, casinos, theme parks, etc. We had a home base near Minneapolis/St. Paul and another out by Atlantic City where my grandmother lived. After getting off of the road around age 13, I ended up completing high school and college in Minneapolis where I still reside with my husband and two children.

Q: What made you realize that music was your path?

A: Music is the family trade. Since birth, all of the children were steeped in show business and it only feels natural for it to be at least part of my path, if not my entire focus.

Q: How would you describe the music that you typically create?

A: I create quite a few different types, depending on the need. The most consistent quality in the music I create is just that. Quality. I pride myself on being versatile and able to jump in, figure it all out and perform/create accordingly.

Q: Who are your biggest musical influences?

A: My family, of course, but besides that, Peggy Lee, 90's hip-hop and R&B, 40's vocal pop, Mel Torme and Nat King Cole.

Q: What makes your music unique?

A: I like the blend of the old showbiz sensibility mixed with today's flavor and mentality. Good lyrics, catchy hooks, old-time sound, today's need for a great voice.

Q: Has there been one particular moment in your musical career that you're most proud of?

A: Jumping out to New York to do a solo show. I had grown up as the daughter, the sidekick, the bonus, the chick singer in a band of boys, etc. I decided to do my very first solo show all the way out in NYC. It was a big dive into doing things on my own. It went very well and was received as such in the Village Voice that year. Loved it. Also, my After Noon album as my first all-original venture. I'm particularly proud of that.

Q: What's next for you?

A: Trying to get my music to a larger audience while still churning out the music that's needed here in town to stay alive. Jingles and weddings and voice overs and commercials make the cash, but going back on the road with my family promoting an album would be right up my alley and is certainly where I'm most at home.

Hey there!

I'm just playing a bunch and rehearsing a bunch for this crazy Carnegie Hall thing in April. Tough music, but it's nice to be seriously challenged musically. I think I just said I'm musically challenged.... Well, you know what I mean....

Little Rio Lauren was born June 26, 2009 at 9lbs 4oz and with a full head of dark brown hair. She's a delight. Eating, sleeping, and doing what babies do best like a champion. Pictures are posted in the Photo Gallery!

A few quick things...

First off, I made it past the Semi-Finals and am on to the Finale next weekend for a slick $10,000. If you're too new to the newsletter to know what I'm talking about, there is a pretty funny singing contest I'm in that has been going on for quite a few weeks and quite a few rounds. Now, I've made it to the Finale, May 16th, where 20 finalists sing and one lucky stiff walks away with 10 grand. Yipes.

If you're a facebook person, you can see how my friend, Sandi, chronicled the events thus far by following this link: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/album.php?aid=16340&id=1598884454&ref=nf ______

Secondly, in the news, we are 'scheduled' to have this baby the last week of June. Thursday, June 25th, to be exact. So we are looking forward to meeting our new baby girl!
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Lastly, there has been a cancellation of the Hell's Kitchen show later this month. I hope to be able to make my way back in there later this year...
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Thanks for your support, and, if you're interested in a goofy time, come down to cheer me on at the Medina Ballroom Saturday, May 16th, at 7pm for the Finale of the $10,000 contest! Tickets are $10.00 and more details are available at https://medinaentertainment.com/medina/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=56&category_id=1&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=145
See ya!
~jennifer

Not sure if I sent this information out on my mailing list, but I'm expecting another baby girl this summer. We have our other little girl who will be turning 3 in August and she will get her little sister late June this year.

We are very excited!!!

That's the news!
~jennifer

Still not doing much in the way of public performances for the time being, but you can catch a quick glimpse of me and my family on the
CBS Early Show website.

My mom, Colleen Raye, thought it would be a good idea to enter into
the Singing Family FaceOff, so we did a quick video and uploaded it
onto their site.

The direct link is
http://www.cbseyemobile.com/users/colraye/channel/item/48140
Cool - check it out if you have a chance.
If we make it to the finals, I'm sure there will be an online vote or
something, so I may be bringing it up again!

Wanna see my little family?
I have a couple cute videos on YouTube that my husband put together:

My husband and I had a Date Day (without our 2yr old...)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9v0CqRNq_E
And a little outing with my little girl Rowan and her Daddy...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPh3-M6Hf3s&feature=related
I hope you can listen with your sound on...

~jennifer

The music from the After Noon album is now available on iTunes.

Super cool.

~jennifer

The album is finished!
The CD Release Party is at the Dakota in downtown Minneapolis on Thursday, July 3rd, 2008 at 7pm.

For more info visit the Schedule Page.

Can't wait for you to hear it!

To get a sneak peek, visit the Music page and hear a clip!
~jennifer

The new album is coming along great!
We recorded it all in one week and are in the process of making some
final decisions and mixing. It is a great album full of brand new
original tunes that give you that perfect front-porch-swinging,
nothing-to-do, summer afternoon, easy, lazy type of feeling. Can't
wait for you to hear it.

And here is where you can!
Thursday, July 3rd, 2008 - CD Release Party @ The Dakota
7pm - 11pm
Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant • 1010 Nicollet • Downtown Minneapolis
• 612-332-1010
http://www.dakotacooks.com
I may be sending a preview of a song or two to those on my mailing
list as they come out. I'm so proud of this record - really looking
forward to sharing it all with you soon...

In the meantime, I'll be doing other stuff (and a few tunes off of
the new disc) with Jocko MacNelly on guitar at Rossi's this month.
AND this month, we're doing another fun run of THE GIRL SINGERS OF THE
HIT PARADE with my Mother, Sister and Aunt at The Phipps Center for
the Arts in Hudson, WI and The Old Log Theater by Lake Minnetonka.
All the details can be found by clicking the Schedule Button. Thx so much for stopping by!
~jennifer

I'm currently working on a NEW ALBUM!!!!! How exciting...
I'll keep you updated as I go along. Can't wait.

Anyhow, to see where I'll be in the meantime, click the Schedule button - it is newly updated. Thanks!
~jennifer

Hey!
So much has been happening in the household here. Rowan turned 1 and just started walking this past weekend, Aaron (my husband) is back teaching for the school year and my shows and projects have been almost overwhelming. I've been happy, of course, to get the calls!!

Lately, voice over work has been coming my way and all sorts of special projects for events, shows, parties, and albums. It's been a fun fall so far!

Coming up, DJ Spur and I will be working toward some more performances of our original House Music with the potential for an entire album release in 2008. You can hear some of our stuff at http://www.myspace.com/djspur Also, more immediately, I'll be appearing with some family members in another performance of The Girl Singers Of The Hit Parade

That's what I've been up to lately. My little girl is about to be 6 months old and we're cutting the umbilical cord again by mommy no longer being a food source. That frees me up a teensy bit more to go ahead and concentrate on music.
As the public shows roll in, I'll be letting you know about them - and if you're not on the e-mailing list, click and join at the top of the page - I'll send you updates on what's going on and where I'm playing.
Can't wait to get back out and have some more fun!! See you soon.
~jennifer

Girl!!!!!
Rowan (row-ANN) Elizabeth was born Friday, August 18th, 2006 at 7:18AM, 21 and 1/2 inches long and weighing in at 10 lbs, 5 and 1/4 oz! Oh Baby!!!
She's lovingly named after one of our grandmothers who will be 96 this year - so cool.
Check out the baby pics in the Photo Gallery!

Hi!
Midwestern heat and humidity with a baby in my tummy is a challenge... whew... 10 more weeks or so to go. Can't wait to meet the little thing. The Girl Singers show is coming up and then I'll be taking some time off to sit in some air-conditioned room with my feet up and await the arrival of the rambunctious one. I'll check in once the little one arrives. Talk to you then. Happy Summertime!

Man... a lot going on this spring.
My husband and I just got a house and we move this Saturday... we started looking after we found out that we were expecting a little one! Come August, we'll be parents! It's kicking around in there as I'm typing. Weird.

I had a blast singing the National Anthem for the Timberwolves Game yesterday! They set us up with some nice tickets and, what do you know, we won!

Coming up in April are a ton of private events with just one show open to the public.

On April 15th, I'll be at the Twisted Grille in Hudson, WI with Mark Asche on keys.
A mellow duo, the two of us. Might be just what you need to relax on potentially one of the most stressful days of the year... I suppose TaxDay has been moved to the 17th this year, so grab some wine before the crazy Monday.
See the Schedule Page for more info...

Something to look forward to... My mother, Colleen Raye and my sister, Sophia Grimm, and my aunt, Debbie O'Keefe, will be performing in the
World Premiere of
The New Musical Revue
"The Girl Singers of the Hit Parade"
June 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25
The Phipps Center for the Arts
Hudson, WI
www.thephipps.org 715-386-8409
http://colleenraye.com/girls.html

Hi! February and March hold a lot of private parties this year and a bunch of rehearsals for an upcoming show. I'll be rehearsing here in the Twin Cities and down in Florida for the role of Garland in The History Theatre's BEYOND THE RAINBOW. I'll be learning the part, but not performing it as of yet. The talented Jody Briskey originated the part here in town and is playing it down in FL with me as her backup.
There are a few public performances here and there throughout these months, so come say Hi when you can! I'll be looking forward to seeing some familiar faces!
~jennifer

Go to the Photo Gallery and scroll down to the first posted family wedding pic! I love them.

Had a wonderful time on the Honeymoon and am glad to be back as a married woman to a wonderful man. It's been pretty fun - so far we've been playing gigs together pretty regularly - he's a fantastic saxophone player - and that's so nice to have him on the job.
We are looking forward to the Holidays! Hope yours are happy!
~jennifer

Hi - I'm very excited about the upcoming days! Looking forward to the Bachelorette Party, the Rehearsal, the Wedding and, of course, the Honeymoon! I'll be out of town for that, so please come hang out with me in December when I'm back on the block. See you soon. ~jennifer
(Check out a drawing of his in the Photo Gallery)

Hi! Working on a new site, so feel free to give me an email at my new email jennifer@jennifergrimm.com to ask any questions that the site doesn't answer yet.
Thanks! Hope to see you soon.
~jennifer