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Jen Murdza
Soul / Rock / Jazz



Boston, Massachusetts
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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  http://www.myspace.com/jmurdza  

   Jen Murdza: General Info
Member Since2/3/2006
Band Websitejenmurdza.com
Band MembersJen Murdza - Vocals/Acoustic + Electric Guitars
Sometimes accompanied by fabulous Boston musicians
Influences
FOR BOOKING EMAIL:
Angela Bertalotto
management@butterflygirlmusic.com
Sounds LikeVIDEO

"Reboundin" LIVE WITH BAND at The Lizard Lounge
Cambridge, MA (March 2008)
with Joe Feloni - guitar, Arthur Snow - bass,
Mike Casano - drums

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"Did I Ever Tell You" LIVE at The Third Fret
Marstons Mills, MA (May 2008)

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"Lamb" LIVE on Mostly Rock 'N Roll, featuring Joe Feloni

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"Portishead - Glory Box" LIVE WITH BAND
at Obriens Allston, MA (Apr '08)
with Joe Feloni - guitar, Arthur Snow - bass,
Mark Purrington - drums

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For more video, click here

ALBUMS

REBOUNDIN'
New Full-length
(9/2007)

Reboundin'

THINGS UNTOLD
EP
(3/2006)

Things Untold
Type of LabelNone





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 12 2008 9:00P
Dolphin Striker *BAND SHOW* Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Jul 18 2008 7:30P
Oasis Coffeehouse - Women in the round (solo) Waltham, Massachusetts
Jul 19 2008 12:00P
Operation Swan Dive benefiting Lyrics for Life (solo) Pepperell, Massachusetts
Jul 20 2008 7:00P
Borders ~grand opening~ (duo) Wareham, Massachusetts
Jul 21 2008 8:00P
T.T. The Bears Place - Other side of the Bear series (solo) Cambridge, Massachusetts
Jul 28 2008 8:30P
Soul of the Blues Festival (solo) New York, New York
Aug 1 2008 7:30P
Lowell Summer Music Series *BAND SHOW* opening for Brandi Carlile Lowell, MA, Massachusetts
Aug 16 2008 3:00P
Keene Summer Music Series (duo) Keene, New Hampshire
Sep 20 2008 12:30P
Joe Davies Folk Festival (solo) Middleboro, Massachusetts
Oct 2 2008 9:00P
Dolphin Striker Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Nov 17 2008 7:00P
Plymouth State University (solo) Plymouth, New Hampshire
Dec 3 2008 9:00P
Dolphin Striker Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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   About Jen Murdza
Reboundin' music by Jen Murdza

“Heartfelt songs, slick production, and a beautiful voice...Jen is the whole package. Her album, Reboundin', is a great success.” -XM SATELLITE RADIO, RADAR REPORT

“Soulful standout Jen Murdza has beaten the pack by continually defying genres." -BOSTON.COM

"If you don’t know Boston’s own Murdza, you better pay attention. Murdza has a talent for crossing upbeat tunes with darker lyrics, adding another note of tension to the complex layers hinted at in her precise, evocative vocals."
-BAY WINDOWS

"Distinctly different" -NORTHEAST PERFORMER

"Strikingly supple voice" -BOSTON HERALD

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Jen Murdza (murd-za)

Skillfully maneuvering lush vocals around her unique guitar rhythms, Boston's own Jen Murdza is an eye-catching, ear-catching performer who will take you instantly by surprise.

With a fresh songwriting style built on an almost sarcastic marriage of somber lyrics and playful, rhythmic grooves, Murdza blurs genres like no other. Her final sound is an addictive, foot-stomping mix of "SoulfulJazzyCountry-friedRockaBluesy" with a voice bigger than her body. The Boston Herald agrees and writes, Jen has a "strikingly supple voice".

With the well-received debut EP "Things Untold" behind her and the recent release of her full-length follow-up "Reboundin'", Murdza is quickly gaining notice. This sophomore effort finds her helming the project as producer, arranger, rhythmn guitarist, keyboardist... and she even plucks the bass on one of the tracks. Supported by notable musicians from Boston jazz, soul, and rock music scenes, the album is alive with the rhythms and textures from the days when music was less mass-produced.

For a complete bio and more on Jen, go to www.jenmurdza.com.

Highlights

2008 XM Satellite Radio, Radar Report - Artist of the Week

2007 Boston Music Award Nominee - Best New Act

2007 Mountain Stage NewSong New England regional finalist

2007 NEMO/Starbucks Music Makers Competition semi-finalist

2007 Metronome Magazine lists "Reboundin" as Top 5 CD for December

2007 OurStage Blues Winner in September for "Cold"

2006 New York's Songwriter Circle at The Bitter End (alumni includes Vanessa Carlton and Nora Jones)


   Jen Murdza's Friend Space (Top 16)
Jen Murdza has 2784 friends.
 No Place Special House Concerts 


 Joe Feloni 


 Steve Fekete 


 Jenn Oberle 


 Arthur Snow 


 Mark Purrington 


 Mike Casano 


 Paul Ahlstrand 


 Park Street Vagabond 


 Danielle Miraglia 


 Brendan Hogan 


 Eric Holden 


 Dave Jamrog 


 Suzanna Smith 


 Larry Zarella 


 Operation Swan Dive 





Jen Murdza's Friends Comments
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Roy Davis & The Dregs





Jul 2 2008 5:35 PM

Hi Jen. Remember when we sang songs in the round at the Passim campfire festival? Well, we did...and now I'm playing with my full rock band over at the Lizard Lounge friday for the Fourth of July. Come by and say hello! Cheers,

Roy
Todd





Jul 2 2008 8:08 AM

Thanks, Jen. Hey if you're in Davis Square this month, drop by the Starbucks and check out the mural on the wall. :)
Nice to meet you too.
Caroline





Jun 30 2008 5:20 PM

How wonderful seeing YOU! You sound better and better every time :)

Can't wait to see you ladies on the left coast this fall!
Tom Beaudreau





Jun 30 2008 4:07 PM

Your Welcome Jen, you are very talented.
Arthur Snow





Jun 30 2008 11:52 AM

Thank you, you sounded great too. It was a fun night. Just let me know if you need bass again.
dP





Jun 30 2008 12:11 AM

Wow Jen! You sound great! Hope to catch you at a show soon! Keep goin girl~
Dana Price





Jun 29 2008 10:28 AM

hey jen you guys sounded fantastic last night. glad to share a few tunes, and thanks for letting me try your mic, it rocks! (-:
No Place Special House Concerts





Jun 28 2008 1:29 PM

Our hearts and souls are so with you tonight. Let em have it! We love you!
the flyin furlanis
No Place Special House Concerts





Jun 28 2008 7:35 AM

You and Joe ALWAYS rock No Place Special!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We have to Book MURDZARELLA for Feb. tradition!
Randy Lotz





Jun 27 2008 11:10 AM

Jen,Thanks for having me as a friend
I really enjoyed your tunes

For more info go to your favorite search engine and type in Randy Lotz

www.randylotz.net
Robin Kirby





Jun 25 2008 11:44 AM

Hope you have a Rockin Wednesday ;)
One love, Robin
Puchi Bruce





Jun 25 2008 12:13 PM

Hello!! Thanks for the add.
I hope your success all the world.
Have a wonderful weekend!!
Support message from Tokyo.
Puchi Bruce.
J I M





Jun 23 2008 6:54 PM

I'm getting on a plane at LAX is 3 hours and flying all the way to Boston, just to make sure I make it to TOAD for your show.

Save me a seat!!!!
Nusi - Live Music Reviews


Is Online


Jun 23 2008 6:31 PM

Hi Jen, thank you for accepting my add! Been listening to the songs on your player, I love "Cold", is that you on lead guitar?

Hope you have a great week!
Nusi xo
No Place Special House Concerts





Jun 23 2008 5:50 AM

Thanks for your amazing show at No Place Special with BeaucoupBlue. You and Joe were phenomenal as always!!!
love the flyin furlanis
CrowfeatheR





Jun 22 2008 8:20 PM

Hey lil babe, We played "So Cold" on my radio show 2 weeks ago, you can refernce the set list in the blog on the "Jim Murphy's Zoo" page. Find it in my top freinds.

I hope to catch you again live sometime in my travels.
GuyNancy





Jun 20 2008 7:16 AM

it's normal.
you are so "talentueuse"

Many Kisses from Lorraine, France

Guy (my first name)
David Rice with the Blueswedes





Jun 19 2008 1:54 PM

Hi Jen
Nice energy in your music.
New songs now at Myspace!
Wishing you all the best.
David Rice
Liston to my song for peace in this world "Where are we going to" at
cdbaby.com/all/collection
RAZZI





Jun 16 2008 10:55 AM

hey thanks!
James Houlahan





Jun 12 2008 9:48 PM

hey Jen,

just stopping by to say hi...i hope to see you around real soon!

cheers,
james
No Place Special House Concerts





Jun 9 2008 7:20 AM

Ricci loved the animal pics! Can't wait to have you and Joe at No Place Special on the 21st!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
stu





Jun 8 2008 10:59 AM

Thanks for adding me Jen!
KENNY





Jun 8 2008 9:45 AM

Thank you for the add
keep the music flowing
Putnam Smith





Jun 5 2008 10:40 AM

You got a great sound, too!
Hope we cross paths someday...

Putnam
FENDLINE





Jun 3 2008 8:49 PM

thanks for accepting the request!

your stuff is great as well! if youre playing in the boston area then seek us out. maybe we can work something out!

take care!

- Dan
Charlotte Ryerson





Jun 3 2008 6:09 AM

Hi Jen,

Thank you for adding me as a friend! I am enjoying your music again this morning; Soft Shoes. . .what a great way to start the day :-)
Kessier/SERAPHIM





Jun 2 2008 3:08 PM

Pleasure to be your friend!
Greeting from Kessier, SERAPHIM Taiwan!

* The Official Seraphim Website : http://www.seraphim-metal.com
* Official Kessier site : http://www.seraphim-metal.com/KH/index.htm
* Vocal-Quinn's myspace : http://www.myspace.com/officialquinn
Robin Kirby





May 30 2008 1:17 PM

Thanks so much for being a friend Jen
Keep in touch...
One love :) Robin
willie w.





May 30 2008 12:37 AM

great songs. great work! chapeau!!
thx for being friends.
i like your songs. my favourite is
"lamb", although it seem to be an
older one (?).
best wishes and regards from germany.
rock on.
willie w
J I M





May 28 2008 4:57 PM

I received a second-hand "hello", so I thought I'd return a virtual one.

Hello.

I agree with Ms. Jaimes. Come play in CA.
Art





May 26 2008 2:43 PM

Jen,
Thank You for the ADD !! Your music is AWESOME !!!! Come tour in DC and I will be there !!!!

Have a GREAT Day !!!!!!

Art :)
jagon