Mason Jennings

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Mason Jennings is a Minnesota-based pop-folk singer-songwriter. Jennings is originally from Honolulu, Hawaii. He is well known for his simple yet catchy melodies, intimate lyrics, intensely literary and historical themes, and deep tenor’s voice. His music has appeared in the surf film Shelter and he has toured extensively. Jennings is married to Amy Jennings (nee Turany) and has a son, August, born in January 2003.

Jennings produced his self-titled debut album in 1997 on an analog four-track in the basement of a rented home, manning all instruments himself. In October 1998, after bringing drummer Chris Stock and bassist Robert Skoro on board, he began a weekly gig at Minneapolis’ 400 Bar as the Mason Jennings Band. Garnering local praise and a wide fan base, Mason began touring nationally.

His 2000 album Birds Flying Away revealed Jennings’ political activism and penchant for singing first-person narratives of imaginary rustic characters. Following the release of this album, Noah Levy took over drumming duties from Stock.

2002 saw the release of two albums: the studio piece Century Spring and a “fans only” collection of acoustic rarities, Simple Life. An EP supporting Century Spring was also released, featuring the album’s opening track, “Living In The Moment,” two live tracks, and the previously-unreleased “Emperor Ashoka.” Jennings released all three discs — and re-released his earlier albums — on his homebrewed record label, Architect Records.

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borntorunn wrote:
yesterday morning

why aren't California and Big Sur in the top 15?

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morizb wrote:
last month

yeah rock on, and roll

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sublimelife wrote:
last month

'The Field' really hits you hard

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XxbezakxX wrote:
last month

awesome

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koula10 wrote:
last month

Not yet

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ghmanage wrote:
last month

Has anyone heard the new Langhorne Slim record? Thoughts? Here is a live song from it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHN2BYvImK4

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ZacMagnum wrote:
last month

if anything will make me happy its mason

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dseireparamaum wrote:
September 2009

i love your music,there is a musician from arizona named connor shaw that reminds me of you!! peace'

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dropthirdstrike wrote:
August 2009

I was a little worried about him going electric for his new album (due out 9/15) but the first song I've heard sounds AMAZING.

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byebyeboogie wrote:
August 2009

with that last name youre born to make folk music...

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florence_post wrote:
June 2009

@ lincredible....my point was that last time i checked, mason isn't singing songs about banana pancakes. btw i would be thrilled if he made it bigger because his voice needs heard. i think the issue at hand is that your just an angry prick that likes to yell at people.

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Jah_Wise wrote:
June 2009

Mason and Brett Dennen did a Beatles "don't let me down" cover during an encore in Aspen this year - made my night! I'd love to hear a "rocky raccoon" cover next time...

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dropthirdstrike wrote:
June 2009

His new album "Blood Of Man" (i think) should be out late this summer. Yay.

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Robbielove69 wrote:
June 2009

He's fantastic.

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natashakozaily wrote:
May 2009

Hey! Just finished my Demo CD! Check it out! http://www.last.fm/music/Natasha+Kozaily Thanks!

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AlkioneX wrote:
May 2009

Loved you instantly! Big sur!!!

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GrantDeterman wrote:
April 2009

Some of his music I had to grown into a little bit but lately his stuff has been getting more play than most everything thing else. Use your Voice, and Simple Life are his best works in my opinion. I haven't really gotten into his newest album yet but I am seeing him tonight at my school. Pretty Stoaked about that .

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An0MillY wrote:
March 2009

I'm new to Mason but it meets all my approval

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lincredible wrote:
March 2009

i remember seeing the decemberists open for mason at the troubadour. he's so under-appreciated, but i think if more people knew about him he'd go the way of jack johnson and ignorant people like florence_post would think he's a sell out because top 40 wouldn't be able to play him enough.

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lindsamins wrote:
February 2009

love his voice.

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