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Jenna Bryson (has some new songs up)
Pop / Indie / Folk Rock



Los Angeles, California
United States

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Member Since6/22/2004
Band Websiteilike.com/artist/jenna+bryson
Band MembersJenna Bryson on vocals & guitar (her name is Delilah... yes, I named my instrument because I'm a big, fat dork).

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InfluencesLots of love, heartache and everything in between. People, stories, events, ideas, boredom, excitement... influences and inspiration abounds! Oh. Artists that influence me? Good question. Answer: Ani diFranco, Jewel, Alanis, Chantal Kreviazuk, Buttergly Boucher, Susan Tedeschi, Nina Gordon, Dana Glover, Porcelain, Simon & Garfunkel, Michelle Branch/The Wreckers, Missy Higgins, Rachael Yamagata, The Beatles, Damien Rice, Josh Kelley, John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Sara Bareilles, Anna Nalick, Jason Reeves, Colbie Caillat, Gavin DeGraw, Howie Day, Rosie Thomas, Susan Egan, Glen Hansard & The Frames, Toby Lightman, Diane Warren, lovin' Charlotte Sometimes, all the Walt Disney Princesses, and lots more.
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My most recent video and my "directorial" debut. All song production, video production and editing were done my lil' ol' me. Enjoy! (go to YouTube.com/JennaBryson for more videos and to subscribe to my channel)

Episode 4 of my new music series titled In The Rough. This song is called "Happy."(go to YouTube.com/JennaBryson for more videos and to subscribe to my channel)

WOMEN OF SUBSTANCE internet radio is playing "Me Minus You!" Check it out and give them a listen; great stuff here!

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Another contest; vote for me???  (view more)

Very "Happy" with my new song demo.  (view more)

The new song, "Me - You."  (view more)

It's true... I sing in the shower.  (view more)

My cover of Damien Rice's "9 Crimes."  (view more)

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   About Jenna Bryson (has some new songs up)
If you’re expecting some tale about a gifted child prodigy, or a girl born into poverty whose only escape was music, or anything of that nature which you would usually find in a story like this one about a musician or an entertainer, you won’t find it here.

I am from a middle of the road, middle-class family. I went to public school, earned just-above average grades, and then went to a state university where I graduated with a B.A. degree. Nothing fancy, nothing to complain about.

I haven’t been singing since I could talk (not that I’m aware of), I’ve only been playing guitar for five years, piano for less than one year, and I still work several jobs in order to pay my rent each month.

I am not that which dreams are made of; I am not the picture of success. I have had several opportunities to make something happen and, so far, all of these have fallen through. In some cases, the failure was my own… probably a lack of true preparation on my part. In other instances, it just wasn’t my day; no luck, I suppose.

Want the gory details? OK. Here's my list of "coulda beens," "close calls," and other yada, yada, yadas:

- About a year after moving to Los Angeles from my home in Maryland, I auditioned for an all-girl pop group and actually got selected. I was the first one chosen (the group didn’t even have a name yet) and I got to check out the other contenders and voice my opinion about them, too. I also met “Babyface” and his wife, who supposedly had dibs on the group and wanted sign us to his label, but as you can see, I am no Nicole Scherzinger and I have no Pussycat Dolls.

- A few years ago, I got close to landing a manager that represented Jason Mraz, but… he left the music biz altogether. Dagnabbit!

- Not more than a year ago, I met Gavin DeGraw after a concert at The House of Blues; I told him I was going to be the female version of him. "Girly Gavin?" he asked. Yep. Guess we'll see about that, huh?

- Right before I quit waiting tables, I slipped my demo into Justin Timberlake’s take-out bag at Outback Steakhouse. I'm guessing that my CD got tossed into the same circular file as his leftovers, cuz I never heard anything from him.

- Last year, I randomly met Josh Kelley at an open mic in L.A. (yes, he was at an open mic). All the other crooners at the joint had no idea who he was, so I asked him to play my favorite song of his, but he could only play it if someone loaned him a guitar (he had just planned on playing songs on the in-house piano), so I told him he could play my guitar. It was my brand-new, like days old, Martin guitar... he played the song, "Amazing," and it couldn't have been a more perfect experience. Oh yeah, and his lady Katherine Heigl was standing next to me the whole time and thanked me for loaning him my guitar. Afterward, I chatted it up with him and his peeps, and I told him about my next show. I gave him a flyer to my show; he said he'd come to my show if I came to his... which I did (it was at Hotel Cafe and I made sure to say "Hi" to him and remind him of who I was, the "amazing" girl who loaned him a guitar at an open mic)... but he, however, did not come to mine. I should wear a tee shirt that says: Josh Kelley played my guitar and all I got was this lousy anecdote. Ha!

- A lot of people ask if I've ever auditioned for "American Idol." I actually did go, once (which I had sworn I would never do), and just as I was getting in line I got word that I’d scored an audition for a spot on “Entourage.” I went to that audition instead, didn’t get the part, and wasn’t allowed to get back in line at “American Idol.” Doh!

- And no, my music hasn’t been played on “The Hills” (yet), you can’t find me on iTunes (yet), I’ve never sold-out a show (yet), I have yet to book a gig at the infamous Hotel Café here in Hollywood, and as you can see from that little section over to the left of this page titled “Record Label,” I don’t have one of those either.

So what... every artist has stories like these... I mean, woe-is-me, right?! What's the point?

Good question.

After years of feeling defeated, inadequate, and wishing that something serendipitous would happen and magically make all my wildest dreams come true, I’ve realized that (pay attention, now) some walls are placed in front of us not to keep us from getting what we want, but to help us figure out how much we really want it.

And if you want it enough, if you care enough about creating the life you dream about... and you can’t climb over that wall? well, you effing break it down! You decide to make your own opportunities and quit relying on fate or luck or other people to give those chances to you.

So, that said, on to happier days! I’m recording my first mini-album of seven songs with this fantastic producer (Gary Tharp, whom I hunted-down here on MySpace and begged to work with), and some amazing musicians (who’ve played on recordings for Sara Bareilles, Anna Nalick, Alanis Morissette, Michelle Branch, etc). And the coolest part about it, is that I’m paying for this all on my own... with a little bit of help from do-gooder fans and friends like you (if YOU would like to donate to help me finish the record sooner, message me and I'll send you the link).

Finishing this record will be the biggest, real goal I’ve set so far in my life. Ultimately, I hope it might inspire others to make their dreams happen, too.

That’s it. That’s my story. For now. I’m sure there will be other missed boats, dropped balls and delicious carrots hung just out of reach, but so what? These things don’t define me and they don’t decide if I am a success or not. I’d rather leave that up to you.

You’re here, you’re listening, and that’s all that matters. Thank you.

Enjoy the music!

xox,

P.S. I'm a big believer in empowering people. For example, instead of just giving someone a fish, teach them HOW to fish... and loan them the money for the fishing pole while you're at it (cuz it's really hard to fish with your hands and fishing poles are expensive). Don't get my analogy? No worries! Let me simplify: help some hard working folks around the world make a better life for themselves with a loan through http://www.kiva.org -- check it out!


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Ashley Chambliss

Ashley Chambliss



Nov 5 2009 4:53 AM

JOY JOY JOY xo
Jake

Jake



Nov 2 2009 5:59 PM

thanks for the comment
Trish

Trish



Nov 1 2009 7:49 PM

just wanted to drop by and say thank you for adding me. :)
☠ "Dork" is the new "Cool" ☠

☠ "Dork" is the new "Cool" ☠



Oct 31 2009 4:38 AM

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
The1Barlow

The1Barlow



Oct 31 2009 1:55 AM

my default is a pic of me on the pot reaching for the toilet paper, only to find it's an empty role. I call the picture "CRAP!"
The1Barlow

The1Barlow



Oct 30 2009 4:54 PM

i haven't been on your myspace page in a while, so i figured I'd stop by and say hello.

I wish i could say I was your biggest fan, but I'm sure there is a guy out there who out weighs me by at least a hundred pounds and he might even light a candle on your birthday and I just can't compete with that.


Ultradave

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Oct 30 2009 12:08 PM

Thanks for being a friend and for the Ultra Music!
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Oct 29 2009 2:47 AM

hello!
lol saw thta pic in ur about me
Roger

Roger Melvin



Oct 29 2009 1:18 AM

hi join me on facebook thanks
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Dan Christle



Oct 27 2009 10:09 PM

Thanks for the add!
Darrick Patrick

Darrick Patrick



Oct 26 2009 1:22 AM

Very nice flavor...

Hope all is going great with ya!
Melissa

Melissa



Oct 25 2009 11:45 PM

I have been a fan of yours for a little over 3 years now... I found a program that I can actually download some of your songs from and have been introducing you to my friends ever since... "Clear" and "If I stay" were two of the first songs of yours I heard and I instantly fell in love with your music! Keep doing what you do! You're fantastic!!!
Gerardo

Gerardo Pisano



Oct 25 2009 11:14 AM

Check out my profile And Let me know Do you like me YES or NO http://www.wholikesu.net/photos/6776191.html?b=4&w=46
HAWK

Scott Hawk



Oct 23 2009 2:50 PM

Check out my profile And Let me know Do you like me YES or NO http://www.doulike.us/photos/3040200.html?b=4&w=46
Roger

Roger Melvin



Oct 22 2009 10:50 PM

thanks for adding me as a friend your music sound grate keep up the god work i like to meet new friend so keep in touch have a wounderfull firday.and a awesome weekend god bless.
BREDREN & CO

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Oct 22 2009 7:30 AM

BIG UPS TO YOU FROM
SAN DIEGO-
Trish

Trish



Oct 18 2009 11:37 PM

you're welcome and thanks for letting me know! :)
L O - v

L O - v



Oct 18 2009 8:18 PM

love
Holly Ridgway Lewis

Holly Lewis



Oct 15 2009 4:39 PM

Hi Jenna,

How have you been? Long time no hear..... ;-)

Holly
HAWK

Scott Hawk



Oct 15 2009 6:03 AM

NICE SONGS AND A PRETTY VOICE !!
j.[ in New Jersey til the 9th ]

Jasmine Barragan



Oct 14 2009 8:51 PM

yeah i'll defintely try come :) and thanks for telling me that..
j.[ in New Jersey til the 9th ]

Jasmine Barragan



Oct 14 2009 3:40 PM

i am going to try to if i can go, i looked it up and it's like 40 mins where my aunt lives so i am sure it won't be a problem...
Christos Mythos

Christos Mythos



Oct 13 2009 6:54 PM

every single element in your body arises from a far distant super nova out in space, created billions of lightyears ago, so much to age:-), have a great day, christos
j.[ in New Jersey til the 9th ]

Jasmine Barragan



Oct 9 2009 1:57 PM

yay!! and yes i am.. how much does it cost?

and yes that's the one, well, you should check her out and follow her on twitter too! i met her 3 times so we kinda know each other and she's really awsome :) i'll tell her to check you out too

rin

rin



Oct 9 2009 11:00 AM

Check out my profile And Let me know Do you like me YES or NO http://www.doulike.us/photos/1050137.html?b=4&w=46
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