Biography
Destined to be singing on stages for as long as she can remember, Jennifer started playing in her first rock band when she was 14. Throughout high school, musical theatre only added to the resume .But it wasn't until about 9 years ago, that she felt the need to dive deeper into songwriting. That pivotal choice proved to be a good one, with two of her songs placed in "The Chris Isaak Show" and thereafter on "Higher Ground". Jennifer continued to experiment: picking up a guitar and ...
Biography
Destined to be singing on stages for as long as she can remember, Jennifer started playing in her first rock band when she was 14. Throughout high school, musical theatre only added to the resume .But it wasn't until about 9 years ago, that she felt the need to dive deeper into songwriting. That pivotal choice proved to be a good one, with two of her songs placed in "The Chris Isaak Show" and thereafter on "Higher Ground". Jennifer continued to experiment: picking up a guitar and adding that instrument to her arsenal during a trip to Los Angeles.
In 2002, Hershman co-wrote and recorded the song called "Sweet Allure" for Balligomingo's debut RCA Victor album "Beneath The Surface". Chosen as the 2nd single from the album and rocketing to the top 5 of Billboard's Dance Club Play Chart. Jennifer mentioned that "She'll never forget when producer Garrett Schwartz, the creative force and producer of the group called to tell me that everyone at BMG loved the song, and that the powers that be wanted to make it a new single.
Fast-forwarding to a few months later: Balligomingo with Jennifer in the forefront went on tour in front of sold out audiences for a 4 week North American run. Playing rooms such as the "El Ray" in Los Angeles, a lined up, around the block,warming event at NYC's famed Bowery Ballroom" and much more. Going from city to city everyday, living on a bus, and sharing with Iceland's Gusgus,
Returning to Vancouver, she co-wrote "Kissy Kissy" with Davor Vulama (Hedley, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings), which was subsequently recorded by Sony BMG Taiwan starlets Michelle and Vickie,and was the Title track for their album.Jennifer also made a special appearance on A&E's...."The Two Corey's" where she sang in Corey's band,and acted on an episode.
Jennifer also just had a release In Sept.09,on DJ Tiestos label,'Black Hole Records' as a guest vocalist with the group 'Alkatraz'! And is Shooting a music video for her song 'Embrace',ready for release....Dec.09.
Hershman keeps herself busy, playing with local bands, doing local co-writes and envisioning her next move, whether it be through a songwriter circle, coffee house or the stage.
She has also recently had a song on HBO's,'Cathouse'.
As well as appearing live singing on a spot for an International Subway commercial.
Discography
-Singing on the latest "Subway" sandwiches television commercial.National.
-Released "The Little Things", Spring 2007
-"Sweet Allure" released on Balligomingo's "Beneath The Surface" album, single (RCA Victor).
-"Edge of the World" performed and featured on the Wes Craven soundtrack, "Cursed".
-Chic. P's "Knowingly Naive" recorded in 1999, is available from CD Baby.
Links www.jenniferhershman.com
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