Jenny McNamara Folk Singer / Songwriter.
Jenny McNamara is a captivating folk singer-songwriter whose performances are a heartfelt blend of storytelling and honest emotion.
Her voice resonates with authenticity and brings her personal narratives to life, inviting the listener into her world with every carefully crafted lyric.
Her vibrant personality reflects her bold artistic spirit and adds a certain flair to her stage presence, making her performances as visually engaging as they are musically engaging.
Jenny's commitment to sharing her emotions and stories through song has established her as a unique and compelling voice in the local folk music scene.
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Gin Jeannie
There's the unmistakable grey-drizzle of desperation on Gin Jeannie. The peculiar English-ness of a proud drunk who teeters on the edge of broken-ness. McNamara gives the central character dignity and understanding, her deep voice at turns melancholy and thoughtful, her north-eastern tones a heart-breaking reliable narrator. In the same way that The Kinks pick away at England's flaking whitewash, McNamara uncovers sadness and pain on perfect rural streets.
Stars In My Pocket
While Jenny McNamara is rooted in the contemporary, there's no doubt that she nods to classic folk voices. On Stars in my Pocket there's the echo of Bridget St John, a hint of Judee Sill, although there's nothing ethereal here, instead there's depth and honesty. When she sings of love, it's not with the head-in-clouds silliness of a schoolgirl, it's with the tenderness of someone that truly understands real relationships. It's with the gentle joy that long-term, everyday love sparks.
Why Am I Like This?!
Not so much a question, more a statement. With Why Am I Like This, Jenny McNamara pokes gentle fun at herself. For a woman that is, so clearly, strong this admission of those small failings that we all have feels incredibly powerful. This is the song of a woman that understands herself, understands the frustrations, yet stands up to the world anyway. Where she can, sometimes, be melancholy and reflective, here she is upbeat, her acoustic guitar strummed rather than plucked. It’s a wryly humorous confession of weakness but one delivered with immense inner strength.
Artist Biography
Jenny McNamara is a singer-songwriter with a voice as bold and unique as her style. Blending heartfelt storytelling with soulful, acoustic-driven melodies, her music captures the highs, lows, and reflections of life with raw honesty and warmth.
Known for her striking look—with ever-changing hair colours—Jenny’s vibrant personality shines through both her sound and her style. Whether she’s performing live or writing songs in her cottage, every note she sings is authentically her.
Outside of music, Jenny is co-owner and coach at CrossFit Cheddar Rising. A proud vegan and devoted dog lover, she leads with heart in everything she does.
Originally from Middlesbrough, Jenny has maintained her dulcet northern tones despite moving to Bristol in 1998. She lives in Cheddar with husband Stuart and dogs Woody and Ralf.
Stay tuned for new releases, stories behind the songs, and a journey as colourful as Jenny herself.
