Jennifer Lyn & The Groove Revival - Live From The NORTHERN PLAINS -
Review Written By - John Muller - Taken From - Blue Notes and Conversations - 2023 / 2024 -
Jennifer Lyn & The Groove Revival - Live From The Northern Plains - 2024 - J&R Collective - www.jlynandthegrooverevival.com - Publicity - Blind Publicity - Betsie Brown - Blind Raccoon - 901-268-6065
Recorded at the historic Belle Mehus Auditorium , Bismark , North Dakota
".......For me, it's all about the story and the message . If there isn't a story , there isn't a song . I want our music to reach people and move their soul even if just for a brief moment in time" - Jennifer Lyn 2023
Baptised in the fire and brimstone of the Devil's own,the Blues; suckled with the mothers milks of rhythm and blues , soul, and American Roots ; nurtured by the rebellious bosom of rock and roll revelry and steadfast defiance - THIS is Jennifer Lyn , bursting out of the windswept reaches of North Dakota. Her voice a majestic instrument of power and soul , her guitar playing a lightning rod of fiery intensity -
With a guitar driven sound , powerful riffs , and high-energy performances , music that is a throwback to the diversified blends of the quintessential 60's and 70's sounds , "Jennifer Lyn and The Groove Revival" are an exciting experience for everyone to enjoy. Jennifer's voice is soulful , captivating , and deeply emotional , her range jaw-dropping and mesmerizing . Listening to the rock and blues of tracks like "Gypsy Soul" ; "Midnight Rider" ; "Whipping Post" ;"As Long As I Can See The Light","Love Me Like A Man ; "I Hope We make A Change" , and " House Of The Rising Sun" ; you can really appreciate the depth of her vocals , coming straight from her soul , reaching out and embracing you with her wide-range of emotions. Jennifer's voice is a captivating siren song. Her guitar work is outstanding, crunchy lead riffs , seamless guitar runs , fret work that blends seamlessly with the blues , rock , soul , and gospel rhythms that propel this band forward at any given moment .
Richard Torrance is a remarkable guitarist , his guitar licks the perfect complement to Jennifer's fret work . Their undeniable chemistry and combined creativity propel the music into so many different directions , inventively recasting fan favorites , digging deep to thrust originals into so many unexpected directions . He makes his guitar work seem deceptively easy , a master craftsman , sparking an emotional bond between himself and the listeners.
The "Groove Revival " - Richard Torrance , guitarist ; drummer Jim Anderson ; Barb Jiskra , keyboards ; Nolyn Falcon, bass - are amazing musical talents . They are clearly having fun making music together , comfortable enough with one another to happily share the spotlight , giving each player the chance to shine . Their inventiveness and unpredictability are two keys to their success . Rock , blues , gospel , rhythm and blues , American Roots , all wrapped around some intoxicating and addictive Blues/Rock grooves. Big vocal harmonies, show-stopping originals; uniquely inventive interpretations ; stylish originals ; and powerful instrumentation ; all combine to ignite combustible energy , live , and in the studio. .
"Live From The Northern Plains". from "Jennifer Lyn & The Groove Revival", is a fantastic live album that captures the high-energy excitement of this truly impressive outfit . I can't wait to see them tear up a stage , and raise hell fire , near my home sometime soon. Definitely a band on the top of my " Must See" list!
"I think music is a universal language. Like mathematics,it's a universal method for humans to communicate across language, religion,and cultural barriers . Music is a common denominator and Blues/Rock has influenced my views on the world,and I hope the music we create does so for others." - Jennifer Lyn
Jennifer Lyn - vocalist , guitarist , songwriter,engineer , producer; Richard Torrance - guitarist , songwriter , producer , vocalist ; Jim Anderson ,drummer ; Barb Jiskra , keyboardist ; Nolyn Falcon , bass
Special thanks - to Michael Limnios Blues Network - April 13 , 2023
