Artist description Chicago singer/songwriter, Jennifer Onesto, has released her first solo CD titled "Twenty Houses", containing 10 original songs. Jennifer has been in several bands in the Chicago area like:"Burnt Toast", "Jennifer Onesto and Last Call", and "The Big Babies" but she is currently promoting her "Twenty Houses" CD and writing songs for another solo project.

Music Style Rock/Pop with some country influence, female vocals with harmonies.

Musical Influences Singer/songwriters like Shawn Colvin, Pete Townshend, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge

Similar Artists The Pretenders, Melissa Etheridge, Blondie, and Sheryl Crow

Artist History Jennifer Onesto was one of the winners at the annual Winterbreak Games Music Alive Contest held at The Park West Theater sponsored by The City of Chicago. Her "Twenty Houses" CD was picked over 40 other entries by 101.9 The Mix radio station which sponsored her in this contest. Because she was one of the winners, The Jennifer Onesto Band was invited to perform at The Taste of Chicago at Grant Park in downtown Chicago, which is Chicago's largest outdoor music fest.

Group Members Jennifer Onesto on vocals, harmonica, percussion and sometimes guitar.Other members depending on the music project.

Instruments Electric and acoustic guitars, drums, bass guitar, keyboards, harmonica, violins

Albums Twenty Houses

Press Reviews Lorelei Music Magazine - spotlights women in music. A subscription to the magazine includes a compilation CD featuring internationally known female singer/songwriters. They chose to include on their first release Jennifer Onesto's song "Isn't It Funny" The following review appears in the Winter '98 issue of Lorelei Music Magazine:"Rock and Roll certainly isn't dead. In a wake of grunge, hip-hop, and endless sub-genres of alternative rock, Jennifer Onesto carves out her niche by bringing back that four-on-the floor rock that is sadly missing in recent years. Jennifer's new release, Twenty Houses, is an album that offers a true alternative: A fully produced wall of sound. Terrific melodies and harmonies. Big guitar-driven accompaniment. You won't find any spare, jumbled mixes with wispy, off-key lead vocals here. On the contrary, Jennifer has a phenomenal voice, harkening back to the great female rock artists of the 60's and 70's. She has a clear, rich, alto voice of uncommon quality - versatile enough to be equally at home singing a driving rock tune as well as a soulful ballad.Don't think that Jennifer is a retro rocker, dragging tired classic rock back from the grave - that couldn't be further from the truth. Jennifer is definitely an artist of today, skillfully blending many influences into a tight, focused, cohesive sound with great rhythm and energy. She brings a modern sensibility to production as well. Her arrangements and instrumentation are deep, not nearly as spare as most contemporary alternative rock.Jennifer's songwriting is an example of what all songwriters should aspire to, regardless of genre. She blends intelligent lyrics and exceptional melodies into memorable and radio-ready hooks; the kind that play in your head days after you've heard them. On the whole, Jennifer Onesto's Twenty Houses is a fresh, welcome approach to modern rock and a great addition to any collection."

Additional Info Download a video of Jennifer's performance at The Taste of Chicago at http://www.mcs.com/~jen/taste.htm

Location Arlington Hts., IL - USA

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