Jenny Lewis

The reigning queen of the indie rock scene, Jenny Lewis, will be in Jacksonville this month. Best known for fronting Rilo Kiley and for her blossoming solo career, the multi-talented songstress wasn’t always shooting for music superstardom: Lewis actually started out as an actress. During her preteens and into her 20s Jenny appeared in over a dozen projects, including Troop Beverly Hills, Foxfire and Pleasentville. It wasn’t until she formed Rilo Kiley with another former child actor, Blake Sennett, that she found fame. Their first two albums were recognized by indie music publications as showing a lot of potential and 2004’s More Adventurous proved that point. The record was a critical smash and soon Lewis and Sennett soon found themselves in the movies again, this time providing the soundtrack.
Rilo Kiley makes records every few years and in between Lewis releases her own stuff. In 2006 she teamed up with the Watson Twins for Rabbit Fur Coat, a CD that was voted the eighth best of the year by NPR listeners. Last September, Jenny struck out on her own again, this time to release the critically acclaimed Acid Tongue. The album’s liner notes read like a who’s who of music stardom, with Elvis Costello, M. Ward, Zooey Deschanel, Chris Robinson and many others contributing their musical talents to some of the songs.
We can’t guarantee any of her famous friends will perform with Lewis when she plays the Freebird on the 30th but we’re pretty sure fans are going to be thrilled with the show anyway. Known for her undeniable stage presence and pitch perfect performances, this is one concert you don’t want to miss. Ohio’s Heartless Bastards will also be in the house so be sure to get their early! Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 the day of the show. For more information call Freebird Live at 246-BIRD.

WHAT: Jenny Lewis
WHEN: June 30
WHERE: Freebird Live
INFO: 246-BIRD or www.freebirdlive.com