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Jen Sygit
Folk / Country / Blues

Play what you're dealt, take it like a man...



LANSING, Michigan
United States

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Last Login:  11/5/2009
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Member Since5/23/2006
Band Websitewww.jensygit.com
Band MembersDirectors cut: One Thing- LIVE on Backstage Pass 5-20-09

"The Rub" live on Abc 13's Take Five & Company May 5 '09

"Conductor Man" live on the Progressive Torch & Twang Jan. 27 '09

Jen Sygit covers "The house where nobody lives" by Tom Waits

"Sugar High" live on the Bart Hawley Show Jen Sygit - April 2008


InfluencesGreg Brown, Bob Dylan, Gillian Welch, Bonnie Raitt, Patty Griffin, Hayes Carll, Paul Simon, Ella Fitzgerald, Tom Waits, Julie London, Todd Snider, Lucinda Williams, Neil Young, Ryan Adams, Bruce Springsteen, Slaid Cleaves, Tim O'Brien....
Sounds LikeWith its "likeable melodies", "solid lyrics" and "performances [that] give the impression of natural effortlessness"; Leaving Marshall St. is "a smart, down-to-earth collection of contemporary folk songs." - Ronald Lankford, Sing Out! Magazine

"Jen Sygit: a rising star in the folk scene" - Michael Erlewine, Founder All-Music Guide

"I was lucky enough to hear the songs from Leaving Marshall St. months before it's release as they were performed right in front of me at the radio station. It quickly became one of my most highly anticipated CD releases of the year... I guarantee it will be on my top ten CDs of 2006 list." - John Bommarito, Host of Acoustic Brunch, WQKL Ann Arbor Host of Acoustic Alternatives, WHFR Dearborn

Leaving Marshall St. is "full of energy, musical variety and vocal fireworks, thoroughly listenable from beginning to end. When you can break the second album curse this decisively, you know you've got something." - Chris Rietz, The Lansing State Journal

"Jen is one of those lucky people who can just as easily sing a sweet country ballad as she can a bawdy blues tune. And each song will, without a doubt, leave the entire room begging for more." - Jason Strotheide, performance coordinator, Lansing Blues Fest

"Occasionally you run across truly great talent. Not just talent, but talent that is so brilliant, so trancendent that you can't believe what you are hearing. Jen Sygit is that trancendent talent. Near perfect writing, soulwrenching vocals and onstage timing that puts her at the front of entertainers in the United States; you must see her live to get the full impact." - Tom Saunders, host of Folk It!, A2A Community Radio

"Melancholy seldom sounds this good"- "Don Grant, Freight Train Boogie

"This is the music of front porch America" - Mike Hughes, Lansing State Journal
Record LabelEarthwork Music
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 6 2009 9:00P
The Corner Brewery w/ Sam Corbin Ypsilanti, Michigan
Nov 10 2009 10:00P
Every Tuesday Night!! Jen Hosts the Tuesday Night Open Mic @ Dagwood Tavern!! Lansing, Michigan
Nov 14 2009 7:00P
Crooked Tree Theater Petoskey, Michigan
Nov 17 2009 10:00P
Every Tuesday Night!! Jen Hosts the Tuesday Night Open Mic @ Dagwood Tavern!! Lansing, Michigan
Nov 19 2009 8:00P
Scene Metrospace- Sam Corbin CD Release Show!!! East Lansing, Michigan
Nov 20 2009 9:30P
The Bluegill Grill w/ Sam Corbin Okemos, Michigan
Nov 22 2009 8:00P
Old Town Pub Ann Arbor, Michigan
Nov 24 2009 10:00P
Every Tuesday Night!! Jen Hosts the Tuesday Night Open Mic @ Dagwood Tavern!! Lansing, Michigan
Dec 2 2009 8:00P
The Strutt w/ Sam Corbin Kalamazoo, Michigan
Dec 4 2009 8:00P
GVSU w/ Sam Corbin Grand Rapids, Michigan
Dec 6 2009 3:00P
A Winters Tune @ The Wealthy Theater Grand Rapids, Michigan
Dec 12 2009 8:00P
Canterbury House Concerts w/ Sam Corbin Ann Arbor, Michigan
Dec 13 2009 8:00P
Concert for Peace @ The Ark w/ Jo Serrapere & John Divine Ann Arbor, Michigan
Dec 18 2009 6:00P
State Grounds Coffee House- Christmas Show! Hastings, Michigan
Dec 19 2009 8:00P
Stage 1210 Holiday Extravaganza! Lansing, Michigan
Jan 9 2010 8:00P
Shorts Brewery Bellaire, Michigan
Jan 16 2010 6:00P
Altu’s Ethiopian Cuisine East Lansing, Michigan
Jan 17 2010 6:00P
Folk It! Live Online Radio performance w/ Sam Corbin Ypsilanti, Michigan
Jan 20 2010 10:00P
The Circus Ann Arbor, Michigan
Jan 29 2010 7:00P
Jackson Coffee Co Jackson, Michigan

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   About Jen Sygit
PLEASE NOTE: Jen no longer checks messages via Myspace. For bookings and other inquiries email- jensygit@yahoo.com

Jen Sygit has been writing songs since she was knee high to a grasshopper. Her parents report that as a child she gravitated toward the musical instruments in the room and within minutes was able to play melodies on them. As early as Elementary school Jen could be found writing love songs on her parents beat-up organ in their basement and by middle school she was also composing songs on her acoustic guitar (a gift bought on a whim by her parents- upon which she has never had a lesson). It was this affinity for music that led her parents to encourage Jen to audition for the Interlochen Fine Arts Camp which she attended for several years during her adolescence studying voice, trombone, piano and visual art.

Born in Port Huron, MI, Jen spent her childhood years in the nearby town of Marysville, where she lived until 1999 when she moved to Lansing to attend Michigan State University. Jen quickly infiltrated the capital city’s music scene via the area open mics and blues jams. It was at one of these jams that she picked up her first gig as front woman for a blues-rock band called Murdawg and the Lowdown, Dirty Strays. During her stint with Murdawg she learned about an opening at world-renowned music store Elderly Instruments. Jen was hired and worked at the music shop for three years-attributing her ecclectic mix of tunes to her time there. At Elderly Jen honed her acoustic guitar skills while also learning how to frail banjos, strum ukuleles and pick dobros.

Jen now has three albums under her belt with her latest So Long Pollyanna to be released on Earthwork Music in May ‘09. Her last release Leaving Marshall St. was nominated for a Detroit Music Award for BEST ACOUSTIC/FOLK ALBUM in 2007 and made it to 9 on the independent roots music charts that year. The album also landed on a number of ‘Best of’ lists as well. Now, besides regionally touring and playing shows, Jen can also be found hosting the popular weekly open mic at Dagwood Tavern in Lansing. She has been host of the thriving scene for almost five years.

Jen is also in a band called Stella! with Jo Serrapere. Conceived by Serrapere (former member of Uncle Earl and award-winning songwriter), Stella! began working on a new album this spring in Brooklyn, NY under the supervision/patronage of Dave Marsh (Michigan native, co-founder of Creem Magazine and celebrated rock critic). The album is being produced by Adam Druckman with assistance from Larry Eagle (percussionist and background vocalist on Springsteen’s Seeger Sessions album) and primarily features the songwriting of both Jen and Jo. Stella! appeared live on Dave Marsh’s Sirius/XM show ‘Kick Out the Jams’ in April ’09. So Long Pollyanna was also spun during the show.





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Jen Sygit's Friends Comments
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Lena

Lena Song



Nov 1 2009 3:32 AM

whats sup, droping by to show some luv! <3<3

Ruby Jane

Ruby Jane



Oct 29 2009 2:56 PM

Ruby Jane Article in New York Times!!
http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/26/who-do-these-guys-think-they-are/
AND
Check out the new pictures and video! Let me know what you think!
Ruby Jane
e-waabishkiiyed ndaaw

e-waabishkiiyed ndaaw



Oct 19 2009 8:19 PM

Thank you for the friendship!

Hope all is wonderful and

well in your world. Please

take good care and

enjoy ...
Watch it Sparkle

Watch it Sparkle



Oct 8 2009 8:33 AM

listen to our !rough mix! of "My Baby has a Red Tooth"... it is going to be on our debut record e.p.! coming soooon...
ANTIPHON FiLMS

ANTIPHON FiLMS



Oct 6 2009 8:22 AM

'NYX' trailer rought edit, pre-color correction from Hart Ryan Noecker on Vimeo.


Adam

Adam Walter



Oct 3 2009 1:13 PM


Check out my page
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Let me know if you like me YES or NO
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Tim Cheatle

Tim Cheatle



Oct 1 2009 11:05 AM

Hiya Jen!
              I've recently added two new songs up on to my player!
                            God Bless,
                                           Tim.




Neal

Neal Barbieri



Sep 30 2009 1:29 AM

Ciao,Jen              
Thank you for the add and the friendship.    
you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot, Band, and stupendous voice.
compliments  ..really.  you are one of my prefeitis,
I feel great admiration for you, 
be really one whom is worth rather a lot!
I hope to listen soon to you, in italy ..
talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music
all the best.. from italy.. and good life.. every day  
neal
Chica

Chica



Sep 20 2009 1:29 PM

Jen, thank you for playing Blues Fest.  You were PHENOMENAL and Bad Gravy is always a good time.  
Lena

Lena Song



Sep 19 2009 8:01 AM

you rock! keep rockin! <3<3
jim

jim



Aug 29 2009 2:47 PM

Was great to meet ya at Farmfest~ really love your music!
peace
Lena

Lena Song



Aug 28 2009 9:32 PM

Just Came by to say HI! love the music
Moss Agate

Moss Agate



Aug 26 2009 11:48 PM

Hey, Jen, just letting you know that we're doing the show in Jackson on Oct. 10th with Kim Simmonds and Savoy Brown at the Michigan Theatre! (StarTickets & Meijers) We'll be debuting most of our new album, as well as a few cuts from our last one. I hope you can make it! Bob Lyon - Moss Agate
lonely chic

Jessica Arnold



Aug 25 2009 11:01 PM

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Ruby Jane

Ruby Jane



Aug 20 2009 2:52 PM




Hello! Come on out to the gigs this weekend!

Saxon Pub, Happy hour gig, 5-6 pm, Saturday, Aug 22,Austin TX
Gruene Hall, 12;30-4:30, Sunday, Aug 23, Gruene, TX

New pics posted too!
and Im putting up some new video today too!
Share love everybody!
-Ruby Jane
Natalie Mae

Natalie Mae



Aug 9 2009 7:38 PM

You are awesome and beautiful and such a hit at Riverfolk -- everyone loved you!!! Thanks again, I was so thrilled you were a part of it, you totally made my day!!! If I don't make it to Trinity House tonight, I'll definitely see you Tuesday night. Love you Jen!!!! 
.PANTS.

.PANTS.



Aug 7 2009 5:18 PM

please come back to COLUMBUS we need our fix!
Lac La Belle (Formerly Jennie and the Sure Shots)

Lac La Belle (Formerly Jennie and the Sure Shots)



Aug 4 2009 11:46 PM

It was sweet to see you the other day!!!

Lets set somethin up!

XOXO
Jennie
Roger Tijerina

Roger Tijerina



Aug 3 2009 2:45 PM

Nice job at The Riverfolk Music Festival....my favorite was "Sugar High" :)
Kristen

Kristen



Aug 3 2009 2:24 PM

Hey!  Thanks for the two fabulous performances this past weekend.  Such a treat to see two different shows in two days.  Hope you made it up to Dunegrass safely and in plenty of time and that you all had a terrific show.  Also hope you stayed dry.  It rained on us in Manchester for a few minutes somewhere around 6-ish, but fortunately, it didn't rain hard and didn't last terribly long.  Should see you at Creole in September if not before, now that CC is no longer.  Take care!  :-)
Gene Perry

Gene Perry



Jul 29 2009 12:19 AM

The world sounds a little better with you in it!...

Live Well & CREATE!
--Gene.
Greg Nagy

Greg Nagy



Jul 27 2009 10:46 PM

Walk That Fine Thin Line is getting huge national airplay (over 200 stations and counting), and James just heard the title track (and you) on BB King's Bluesville on XM! Disc is a top spin on XM lately too. I can't thank you enough for coming in on those tracks. I hope you are well.
You're the best. :)

Warm Regards,
Greg
Those Darlins

Those Darlins



Jul 24 2009 10:06 PM

WIDR FM

widrfm widrfm



Jul 20 2009 4:17 PM

Fight For The Tuna
Sweet Hollywaiians

Sweet Hollywaiians



Jul 19 2009 6:41 PM


"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)

"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
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