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Jennifer Crook
Acoustic / Folk / Alternative

"A Few Small Things"

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Bath, Southwest
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  8/19/2008
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   Jennifer Crook: General Info
Member Since5/21/2007
Band Websitejennifercrook.com
Band Members

Jennifer Crook
vocals, acoustic guitar, banjo, small harp

'A Few Small Things' Musicians:

Bethany Porter
cello, vocals;
Robert Harbron
english concertina;
Clive Gregson
acoustic guitar, hammond organ;
Maclaine Colston
hammered dulcimer;
Robin Davis
double bass, acoustic fretless bass;
Miranda Sykes
double bass, vocals;
Alan Burton
duduk;
Josh Clark
cajon, percussion, drums;
Andy West
vocals;
Chris Blanden
electric bass;
Jane Langley
vocals.



InfluencesLive, I've never failed to be inspired and uplifted by Eddi Reader, Ron Sexsmith, Eric Bibb, Slaid Cleaves, Karine Polwart, Boo Hewerdine. Songs that can heal and comfort. Guy Clark. John Prine.The beautiful sound of The Wailin'Jenny's. Gillian Welch. Shawn Colvin. Songs so sad I can hardly bear to listen. Patty Griffin or Beth Nielsen Chapman. Gritty songs. Songs that embrace the contradictions of life. Darrell Scott. Joni Mitchell. Tom Waits. Jimmy Webb. Mary Gauthier. Songs that take you home. Sandy Denny. Clive Gregson. Steve Knightley. Andy West. Songs that need to be turned up loud. The Dixie Chicks. Sheryl Crow. The Indigo Girls. Will that do for starters....?



Sounds Like
"Spellbinding" Acoustic Magazine

"An enchanting album...repeatedly delights and captivates."
fRoots

"A wonderfully entertaining evening of well-crafted songs beautifully sung from the heart. Highly recommended."
The Blue Walnut Cafe, Torquay


"Jennifer Crook's beautiful and atmospheric songs held the audience in thrall at The Rondo. The musicianship was superb and the performances were sensitive, yet energetic. A fantastic evening - we'd certainly have Jennifer back for a return visit."
The Rondo Theatre, Bath
Record Label
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 17 2008 8:00P
Devizes Summer Carnival (Trio) Devizes, Southwest
Aug 29 2008 7:00P
Didmarton Bluegrass Festival Kemble Airfield, Southwest
Oct 12 2008 8:00P
The Thunderbolt Bristol, Southwest
Oct 22 2008 8:00P
The Cross Keys, Uppermill (Trio) Oldham, Northwest
Oct 23 2008 8:00P
The Trades Club (Trio) Hebden Bridge
Oct 25 2008 8:00P
The Ropewalk, Ropery Hall Barton upon Humber, Northeast
Nov 23 2008 8:00P
Bath Folk Club Bath, Southwest

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   About Jennifer Crook
“A vocalist of sublime power...gently luring the listener into a web of disarming surrender”
John O’Regan, Folk Roots






"Jennifer has taken elements of English folk music and arranged them in a modern, minimal, spacious way that might even be termed Anglicana. It works beautifully.
Her lyric writing is done with real craft and care, and her melodies are tunes you can remember. There are even a couple of songs that sound, in the best sense, like pop hits.
Though there are legions of North Americans mining this neo-traditional territory loosely termed Americana, there surprisingly aren’t many English singer-songwriters following a parallel course. Most seem to be either hung up on imitating American songcraft or sticking to a purist version of English folk. A Few Small Things is unique, a breath of fresh air, and hopefully the way forward."
Charley Dunlap May 2008


‘A Few Small Things’ is Jennifer’s debut release as a singer-songwriter. With her chamber folk background and alt. country influences, Jennifer has crafted a captivating album of beautifully evocative songs with a rich acoustic atmosphere.

Her unconventional ensemble includes English concertina (Robert Harbron), hammered dulcimer (Maclaine Colston ) and cello (Bethany Porter), with cameo appearances from Clive Gregson ,and Miranda Sykes..

Jennifer first came to prominence as a finalist in the BBC Radio 2 Young Tradition Award in 1993, appeared on national television and radio, and went on to work in a variety of acclaimed acts. Her collaborations have ranged from the virtuosic hammered dulcimer and harp duo Cythara (who performed the soundtrack for BBC series ‘The Private Life of Plants’) to the festival mayhem of world-dance fusion band Elephant Talk, taking time to form the lively pop-folk outfit Madigan, and a top class duo with multi-instrumentalist Henry Sears along the way.

However, in a brave new departure, ‘A Few Small Things’ is Jennifer’s first completely solo project and the first to contain entirely original material.

"I wanted it to be quite understated. There are no epic stories or grand statements here - just snapshots of a moment in time when a feeling turned itself into a song."



   Jennifer Crook's Friend Space (Top 12)
Jennifer Crook has 257 friends.
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 Jenny Crook 





Jennifer Crook's Friends Comments
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Richard Craine





Jul 31 2008 9:30 PM

Great sounds here!

Respect from Bristol x
Steve Robinson





Jul 21 2008 5:41 PM

Great gig at the weekend - I really enjoyed your set.
You have some fantastic songs!
Jon Fletcher





Jun 17 2008 8:33 PM

Love the album, how much d'you want for a couple of them Broken Dreams ;-)
Alone with you





Jun 10 2008 12:13 PM

thank you for the friendship. We like your songs very much, specially "bicycle" and "Jane".
Well wishes from France.
Jo Philby





May 28 2008 9:38 PM

Hi Jen,
Like your page it's lovely! Glad to be back in touch.Good luck with your new album & gigs. I will endeavour to visit when I come South one day!
Good luck with this summer..

Love Jox
a Band named Brian





May 8 2008 1:41 PM

Hi Jen,

Well done for getting the album out and for a successful launch at the Rondo (how DID you manage to get Beethoven on Hammered Dulcimer?!...). Loved your "Jane" song... amazing to see her again.
x

... and Bob says she'll have the bike back if you don't want it... (glad it provided a useful lyric though)
Alan Burton





Apr 15 2008 7:05 AM

Hello my han'some!
Honoured I am.
songsongwriters





Apr 12 2008 6:15 AM

Hi Jennifer
wonderful new song great vocals
peace and kind regards Hugh
Fire in the Kitchen





Apr 5 2008 6:25 PM

Hi Jennifer! Thanks for the add! You have a beautiful site and a gorgeous and unique voice. We are honored.

Fire in the Kitchen
Miranda Sykes





Mar 20 2008 11:16 PM

Can't wait for the weekend!!! Roll on!!! Can't wait to see you...
xxx
Egon Danielson





Mar 12 2008 3:58 AM

Thanks for the kind words, Jennifer! It would be great to meet sometime-I'd love to hear those harmonies!

Best to you-
Egon
Duncan & The Sunrise Revolution





Mar 10 2008 10:34 PM

Hi Jennifer, great to meet you here in cyberspace. I respect and admire your musical talents, "A Stranger In Love" struck home with me, but it's all wonderful stuff. Best wishes, Duncan.
MANFRO - Bass - Guitar





Mar 8 2008 3:44 PM

Ehi great Jennifer, very lovely music.
thanks for the add, you have a very charming voice,inject peace.
Please excuse me for my english, i hope to meet you on my space.
Manfro
songsongwriters





Feb 13 2008 9:15 AM

Hi Jennifer thanks and a warm welcome as a friend
Enjoyed all your songs
wonderful songwriting/voice
very good luck for the album
kind regards Hugh
Egon Danielson





Jan 18 2008 6:17 PM

Thanks for the add, Jennifer. I really like what you're doing. Great songs, thoughtful lyrics, a very nice list of influences, which are apparent in the music!

Cheers-
Egon
Steve Hunt





Jan 16 2008 5:05 PM

happy birthday
Tamlyn





Jan 7 2008 7:54 PM

hi jennifer

your music is warm and gentle

thanks for the add
peace
Pete Roe





Dec 7 2007 6:07 PM

Thanks for coming! Really enjoyed that gig
Your idea sounds great. I'm definitely up for it.
ColvinQuarmby





Dec 7 2007 10:16 AM

Cheers
Health, success and love

cq
Miranda Sykes





Nov 12 2007 12:15 PM

Hello lovely...saw you were online and thought I'd say hello! Hope all going well. Great to catch up this weekend M xxx
Radio Banska





Aug 10 2007 12:28 PM

Beautiful, tender songs.
Thanks for the add..
Steve Hunt





Jul 5 2007 10:37 PM

Hello matey!
Hope that all's well - Happy Trails! x
Pete Roe





Jun 1 2007 9:34 AM

Hello Jenny. Now we are myspace friends. Will try and make it down on Sunday! All the best
Pete
The Reeltones





May 31 2007 8:00 PM

Superb work, Jen! See you soon and all the best. x
Rob Sharples





May 29 2007 9:21 PM


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