SOULSHAKE with Jeni Wren returns November 21st, presenting critically acclaimed soul/punk outfit Magic Mouth, fresh from their National Tour supporting their most recent EP “Devil May Care”.
Special partners, Eastside Distillery will be doing tastings starting when doors open at 8:30
http://www.eastsidedistillery.com
$7
9 pm
21+
Get tickets: http://ticketf.ly/1auEuFK
http://www.secretsociety.net
///MAGIC MOUTH\\\
Born in the Rose City, Magic Mouth grew from the seeds of a mutual love o...
SOULSHAKE with Jeni Wren returns November 21st, presenting critically acclaimed soul/punk outfit Magic Mouth, fresh from their National Tour supporting their most recent EP “Devil May Care”.
Special partners, Eastside Distillery will be doing tastings starting when doors open at 8:30
http://www.eastsidedistillery.com
$7
9 pm
21+
Get tickets: http://ticketf.ly/1auEuFK
http://www.secretsociety.net
///MAGIC MOUTH\\\
Born in the Rose City, Magic Mouth grew from the seeds of a mutual love of Nina Simone and a thirst for tequila. With feet firmly planted in the raw and dirty sounds of roots music, their thorny blend of punk, funk and soul has catapulted them onto the front lines of Portland's explosive music scene. Their blossoming success is rooted in the power of their live performance, a swirling storm of sweat and groove that creates a subversively "pentecostal" experience that is more ritual than concert, breathing life into the sentiment that music is more about connection to the audience than the song itself.
"…it's like watching James Brown front a garage-punk band." - San Francisco Bay Guard
In 2012, they self released a 5 song-EP, "Believer" and joined the Gossip in support of their North American tour. On the wings of this tour and with the praise and support of musicians like Corin Tucker, who heralded the band as her favorite new band of the year in Magnet Magazine and Pitchfork, Magic Mouth returned to Portland with new material written on the road, and many new and hungry fans. Jumping immediately into the studio with recording engineer Jeremy Sherrer(Dandy Warhols), producers Nathan Howdeshell and Hanna Blilie(Gossip), and mastering engineer Sarah Register(Lou Reed/Andrew W.K.) they produced and recorded 4 songs for their most anticipated release "Devil May Care" EP, which was released on Fast Weapons in September 2013.
"..delivered an unforgettable and mind blowing performance and persuaded the audience to lose all inhibition" - SSG Music
They have been featured in Magnet Magazine, Pitchfork, Huffington Post, Tom Tom Magazine, AfterEllen.com and The San Francisco Bay Guardian, not to mention Ana Briseno's feature in Vice Magazine for her fashion on the road.
"..another showcase for earthshaking vocalist Chanticleer Trü to testify." - Willamette Week
"…(Magic Mouth) will have you clapping, smiling and excited about music again." AfterEllen.com
http://www.magicmouth.net
////JENI WREN\\\\
Jeni Wren(Shy Girls) is powerful vocalist and songwriter whose originals experiment in funk, jazz soul and hip-hop, the love child of Nina Simone and Betty Davis; Adele and Jill Scott.
"Jeni's voice is captivating.. when combined with the heart behind her lyrics, they're downright moving."(PDX Pick).
Her debut EP North Star was released Sept 2013, garnering positive press from the Portland Media for both the EP and her live show. The album showcases her vocals within a tapestry of sexy jazzy soul, produced by Matthew Flowers(Feist, The Visitors) and featuring strong support from many of Portland's fastest rising artists including Bill Marsh, Tim Snider, Farnell Newton, Noah Bernstein and Ben Darwish. It was released with positive critical reception, with features in the Willamette Weekly, SSG Music and Portland Pick.
“"Sultry like a summer day in Portland" - Derek Smith, KMHD.
Backed by a full band including Akila Fields(Shy Girls), Michael Dougherty(MRB), Teddy Presberg(Fu*k Monster) and Tom Goicoechea and Josh Thomas(1939 Ensemble), the live experience is a beautiful sight driven by soaring harmonies, tight grooves and strong lyricism.
The band has grown to be a go see group, with the launch of their monthly residency at Secret Society as a part of the Soulshake series, third Thursdays curated by Jeni Wren and featuring artists including Magic Mouth, Ancient Heat, Brownish Black and Satin Chaps.
Since debuting the songs a year ago after organizing a benefit for Blue Room music, she was a member of Shy Girls, who were voted Best New Band in Willamette Weekly's 2013 poll and has been recording her debut EP. She has also performed regularly as a guest with numerous artists including Nicole Berke, Tom Grant, Just People, Tim Snider, Redwood Son, Wil Koenke, Ruby Pines and Garrett Brennan.
Jeni, as former elementary Montessori teacher, continues to be an advocate for music programs, currently working as a vocal instructor at School of Rock. In addition, half of the sales of her debut single through reverbnation go toward providing instruments in school music programs through Fender Music Foundation.
http://www.jeniwrenmusic.com
http://www.facebook.com/jeniwrenmusic
http://www.reverbnation.com/jeniwren