Jen Porter - keyboards, acoustic guitar & lead vocals
Brian Toth - lead guitar
Kevin Patrick - drums & vocals
'Smokin' Joe Thomas - bass & vocals
Occassionally, the following special guests may be performing as well:
Mercer - percussions, vocals
Chris Foreman - organ, rhodes, keyboards
James 'Percolator' Perkins - saxaphone, tamborine
Influences
Janis Joplin, Stevie Nicks, Aretha Franklin, Steely Dan, Sheryl Crow, James Taylor, Paul Simon, Alanis Morrisette
NEW STUDIO ALBUM, "Moving On...", released June 20th, 2006 to a packed house at Cubby Bear in Wrigleyville. (Produced and drummed by Ed Toth, formerly of Vertical Horizon, now second drummer with the Doobie Brothers)
There’s no doubt about it; Jen has been playing music all of her life. With straightforward lyrics that relate universally and music that flows from one song to the next, despite several different styles exhibited, Jen has the ability to captivate any audience. The lyrics speak of life, love, and deep relationships that affect us all. The music is melodic and heartfelt. Friends say she’s "Ahead of her time" and "Stronger vocally than anyone else I’ve heard". Critics say her voice is "soulfully raucous" and that she is "without a doubt an artist to keep your eye on". She is compared to Sheryl Crow, Stevie Nicks, and Janis Joplin in the same breath. With a voice that reaches out and grabs you and a musical style that’s captivating and melodic, you won’t soon forget this performer.
Jen deftly plays her own original rock creations, on piano or acoustic guitar, as well as covering artists as diverse as Fiona Apple and Tori Amos to Paul Simon and James Taylor, Elton John and Billy Joel to Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin, Carole King and Sheryl Crow to Alanis Morrisette and Janis Joplin.
Career Highlights
Voted Best Local Musician - 2003 by readers of the Chicago Free Press
Performed for over 120,000 on the Mall in Washington DC
Performed National Anthem for Major League sporting events at The Palace of Auburn Hills, Soldier Field and Wrigley Field
Radio airplay across the US and Europe, as well as interviews & guest spots on WCKG 105.9, Sirius Radio, XM Radio, Struzzin.com
Named Best Local Musician in 2003 by the Chicago Free Press
Took top honors in Underground Wonder Bar talent search; WGN Ch. 9 Battle of the Bands Contestant
Music solicited for use in both film & television (ABC/Disney)
Showcased at Atlantis Music Conference, Sheffield Garden Walk (Chicago), Midpoint Music Festival & CDBabys National TourBaby
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Cheers, have a great weekend. New song (acoustic rough mix) posted. Just trying to mix it up. The second one is hard to get out of your head, (in a good way).
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Thank you Jen Porter for making "The Crooked and the Straight" album of the year. We couldn't have done it without you. If you ever need anything let us know.
Great news! I'm so pleased and excited to announce my new video for "First Day of the Rest of My Love Life." It's finally out! Check it out on Myspace or YouTube. Enjoy!
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