Appearing: on MAIN Stage, Saturday @ 3:30 PM and Chamber Acoustic Jam Stage, Friday @ 7 PM
Other Performances: Cigar Frogs (Juke Joint), Friday @ 10 PM
Currently Resides in: Austin, TX
Influences: Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Annie Lennox, Carol King, Muddy Waters, The Beatles, Albert, Freddie & B.B. King(s)
Biggest Accomplishment: Being on the cover of King Biscuit Magazine featuring my CD, Singing the National Anthem at the Wal-Mart Shareholders meeting (with over 35,000 people) gaining front page news, Being part of the Blues in the Schools program thru the Ozark Blues Society, Being a mom to two fine young sons (both of which are amazing musicians in their own right)
Awards: Ozark Music Awards ARTIST OF THE YEAR (2003), Ozark Music Awards FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR (2003), Ozark Music Awards BLUES BAND OF THE YEAR (2002 & 2003)
Has Shared the Stage With: B.B. King, Delbert McClinton, Counting Crowes, Marty Haggard, David Allen Coe, Jimmy Thackery, Bob Margolin, and Kenny Neil of Alligator Records, as well as the infamous to Arkansas, Cate Brothers (known for their single release Union Man from the late 70′s), Van Wilks & Hubert Sumlin & Pinetop Perkins
Most Eccentric Quirk: I have been singing professionally for 30 years…and I still get very, very nervous before each show, no matter how small the venue. After the first word out of my mouth on stage, I am then fine!
Personal Quote: Borrowed from the President of Atlantic Records…”the definition of the Blues is feeling good about feeling bad!”
Artist Website: http://www.reverbnation.com/jenniferbthegroovekings
Music Sample: “Blues Gotta Go” (Click ‘Play’ below)
