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Carrie Jennings

Carrie Jennings is a vocalist & flugelhorn player based in Seattle, WA.

Her music is powerful and sultry, combining soulful horn lines, potent lyrics, and indie singer-songwriter aesthetics. Her performances are both tender and bold, with spellbinding vocals, lush instrumentals, and endearing stage banter. She is a storyteller and groove maker inviting people together to explore the depths of our human experience through song.

Carrie released her debut EP “Good Tension” in 2023, and is now bringing her original music to life while putting down roots in the Pacific Northwest. She has performed regionally at venues including Nectar Lounge, High Dive Seattle, Tractor Tavern, Spanish Ballroom, and The Get Down, and at festivals including Oregon Country Fair and Bumbershoot. She also tours with soul/R&B artist Wes Watkins, indie-soul band Mama Magnolia, latin funk afro-soul band Reposado, and 90’s all-fem cover band Sideboob.

Upcoming Shows

Saturday, March 28th
Tracyton Public House, 8pm NO COVER
Tracyton, WA

Friday, April 4th
Jennings Jazz Duo - House Concert, 7:30pm
(pre-show refreshments at 6:30pm)
Email longmonttrowie@gmail.com for address & details
Suggested Donation $25, Venmo Arlene $5 to reserve a seat
Longmont, CO

Saturday, April 5th
’Dad Lounge, 7pm
Monster’n Me Tour w/ Wes Watkins More Info
Trinidad, CO

Sunday, April 6th
Lulu’s Downtown, 1pm
Monster’n Me Tour w/ Wes Watkins TICKETS
Colorado Springs, CO

Thursday, April 10th
Cervantes’ Other Side, 8pm
Gold Leader opening for Southern Avenue TICKETS
Denver, CO

Friday, April 11th
Manos Sagrados, 7pm
Monster’n Me Tour w/ Wes Watkins TICKETS
Aurora, CO

New Single “Half of Me”

Available now on all streaming platforms!

“Half of Me” is about making choices. After getting lost in the abyss of indecision, the sensation of clarity can be so deeply satisfying. This song explores the molasses-like stuckness we feel when our path forward is unclear, and the relentless nature of holding steady once we have made up our minds.

Listen on Spotify

Debut EP Good Tension

Carrie released her debut EP Good Tension in October of 2023, created with producer, engineer, and percussionist Kevin Matthews of Secret Canopy Recordings.

Each song explores a different representation of 'good tension’, whether that is embracing the pain of transformation ("Bothered"), honoring the love we deserve, even after being forgotten ("Adored"), holding both profound love and fear of loss in our hearts ("Maybe"), or recognizing the weight of our own agency ("Funny").

Carrie Jennings - vocals, flugelhorn & keys
Kevin Matthews - producer, engineer, drums & percussion
Jared Atol - mixing & mastering engineer
Thomas Jennings - guitar
Sean Dandurand - bass

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“Half of Me” Lyric Video

“Half of Me” was recorded at Niles City Sound during the making of Mama Magnolia’s latest record 'Dear Irvington' with producers Robert Ellis and Josh Block.

Carrie Jennings (music & lyrics, vocals & video production), Sean Culliton (music writing), Megan Letts (vocals), Thomas Jennings (guitar), Alex Cazet (saxophone), Zach Jackson (bass), Jackson Hillmer (drums), Robert Ellis (keys & producer), Josh Block (mixing engineer), Jared Atol (mastering engineer)

“Funny” Music Video

Check out the official music video for “Funny,” the final track on Carrie’s debut EP, Good Tension.

I wrote this song during the pandemic the day I decided to uncover the window that looked out over the neighborhood trash cans. It serves as a reminder to appreciate whatever is in front of us, an invitation to unveil the truth deep in our hearts.

Live at Tractor Tavern

Listen to “Maybe” performed live as a trio from the Tractor Tavern in Seattle, WA.

Carrie Jennings - vocals & guitar
Thomas Jennings - guitar
Drums - Joey Zielger

Living Room Sessions

Check out this intimate living room session featuring Carrie’s song “Steady Love.” Video production by Thomas Jennings.

For more videos, visit Carrie’s Youtube Channel

Carrie & Thomas Jennings, Jazz Duo

Carrie and Thomas play together regularly as a jazz duo for intimate concerts, weddings, special events, and happy hours across the West Coast. Visit their website for more information, as well as videos, photos, song lists, and testimonials.

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Musical Upbringing in Colorado

While spending a decade immersed in the Denver music scene, Carrie performed extensively with soul/R&B artist Wes Watkins and toured the West Coast with indie-soul band Mama Magnolia. She has been honored to open for acclaimed artists including The California Honeydrops, Snarky Puppy, The Dip, and St. Paul and the Broken Bones. She has performed at notable venues including Mission Ballroom, Coors Field, Mishawaka Amphitheatre, and Chautauqua, and at festivals including Bumbershoot, Oregon Country Fair, South by Southwest, and WinterWonderGrass.

Listen to Mama Magnolia’s song Fighter featuring Carrie on vocals and trumpet.