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Jen Kearney

Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Jen Kearney has spent some time seasoning her particular style of original music. Her sound is truly an amalgamation of musical styles including Soul, R&B, Funk, Rock, and Latin. Kearney’s music and attention to lyrics and has met critical acclaim nationally and internationally.

Kearney released an EP entitled “Atlantic” in March of 2022 and will release a full-length LP later in the year. She has recorded and released six studio albums and has done session work on many other projects.

Kearney tours both as a solo act and with a full band. She spent 2018-2020 living in London touring the UK/ Europe with her own act and with the legendary Snowboy & the Latin Section. She has shared the stage with the likes of Maceo Parker, Los Lobos, Daryl Hall, Mavis Staples, John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, The Derek Trucks Band and more.

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“Jen Kearney is a gifted singer who can belt out a song with the best of them. She puts a refreshing new spin on funk music with thoughtfully conceived lyrics… simply mesmerizing.” -Steve Morse (Billboard/Rolling Stone) “Writing on Water,” Jen Kearney Mass. singer-songwriter Jen Kearney spent a few years in London honing her craft and touring Europe. She returned in time for the pandemic to shut down the live music business. She wrote this soul ballad/modern anthem after hearing about what our health care workers were living through. Smart, sad and beautiful, “Writing on Water” serves as a great introduction/reintroduction to a musician with a towering voice and sharp song craft.."- Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald

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