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Jenn Grinels

Jenn Grinels is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. Originally from Northern California, Grinels settled in San Diego, California after studying musical theater at UC Irvine.[1] Since late 2007 she has toured continuously in support of her album, Little Words.

History

Jenn left her hometown of Cupertino, California to study musical theater at the University of California at Irvine. After graduation, Jenn moved to San Diego and made a living perfoming in musicals, including performances as Janis Joplin in the '60s musical Beehive and as Yitzhak in Hedwig and the Angry Inch before devoting her time to a solo career.[1]

After recording a self titled EP in 2005, Grinels recorded her first full length album, Little Words, in 2007. The album, along with Jenn's live performances, has recieved almost universal praise from reviewers and comparisons to well known musicians Fiona Apple, Ani Difranco, and Jewel. [2][3][4]

Grinel's song Can't Stay Here was featured on MTV's Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Island.[2]

Awards

2007 Honoring Acoustic Talent Award - Best Performer

2007 Honoring Acoustic Talent Award - Best Vocalist

West Coast Songwriters' Song Contest - Finalist "no better"[3]

2010 ACPA Best Female Solo Artist[4]

References