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Mason Jennings is a Minnesota-based . 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 ’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’ 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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  • danwall88

    Mason Jennings has a new track, "Table Hockey," available on the charity CD "MN Music For MN Kids" with all proceeds going to benefit Children's Hospitals of Minnesota. You can download at http://childrensmn.org/music

    November 2011
  • brushfired

    lyrics from Wake Up = my life recently. thanks Mason!

    October 2011
  • Debaser987

    How the hell does "In The Ever" have the most plays? People baffle me.

    October 2011
  • jamesta16

    CLUTCH!

    October 2011
  • Debaser987

    Fuck yes Mason. Love the exploration on this new one! Witches Dream, Well Of Love, and Heart Stops Beating are wonderful new territory.

    October 2011
  • RodeoClown123

    Wann kommt der mal in die Mannheimer SAP Arena? Das man mit dem mal da ein bischen chillen kann oder so. =)

    September 2011
  • coconutkc

    "I'm gonna buy an old house that I can work on, where the next nearest neighbor lives miles away, I'll never have to mow the lawn. Right On!"

    July 2011
  • jmrp87

    Check out this group if you like listening him surrounded by nature: http://www.lastfm.es/group/Music+for+the+Countryside

    April 2011
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