Jenavive

Jenavive is a self-titled Canadian indie pop band from Calgary that formed in 2010. The group consists of lead vocalist, songwriter and keyboardist Jenavive Smith, bassist and co-producer Brett Elliot, guitarist Reggie Smith, and drummer Anthony Speelman. Their wide background of musical tastes has influenced their live and studio sound. Their signature style is sweet yet powerful vocals over a backdrop of genre-blending, pop culture inspired indie rock. Jenavive has two studio releases, and is currently working on a self produced concept album, primarily written and recorded at Dalhart Studios; Smith’s Calgary, Alberta home. Jenavive Smith, a classically trained pianist, started her music career in 2008 as a singer-songwriter. She released her debut single “Wonder” (EP), in February 2010. Jenavive was soon after joined by her brother, Reggie Smith, who would accompany her on guitar. Brett Elliot, a guitarist and electronic music producer, became a member of the band in June 2011. The three currently live together in Calgary, Alberta. After tirelessly auditioning drummers for studio and live work, Jenavive was joined by Anthony Speelman in October, 2011. Jenavive released her debut Album “underthesheets”, in August 2011 in Toronto, and November 2011 in Calgary. Jenavive is dynamic and dramatic, intimate and passionate. They have performed over 50 shows in the past 18 months across North America; from informal and personal acoustic house concerts, to vibrant and energetic rock music festivals. In spring/summer 2012, they toured as far north as Alaska and the Yukon, and as far east as New York and Boston. Jenavive has attended Canada Music Week in Toronto for the past two years, and had the opportunity to play at Cashbox Canada Booth. In July of 2012, Jenavive Smith crossed genre’s into country-rock was chosen as a finalist for Calgary Stampede’s Nashville North Star competition. This allowed her to perform at Nashville North, Calgary’s most well known and largest country music venue, in front of well over a well over a thousand wild and rowdy stampeders. Jenavive is proud to be a part of Calgary, Alberta’s independent music and arts scene. Jenavive Smith was chosen as a Calgary Cultural Ambassador for 2012, part of Calgary 2012, an independent non-profit organization that showcases Calgary’s Culture and legacy. Jenavive has performed at high schools and middle schools in Canada and the US, giving presentations on what it is like to be an independant artist in the Canadian Music Industry. Jenavive Smith has overcome many obstacles in her personal life, and uses her experiences to mentor and coach Calgary Youth. Her passion for volunteer and charity work is widespread, and she has organized and participated in fundraisers for the National Neiman Pick Disease Foundation, the Humain Society, and Scotiabank Aids Walk for Life, to name a few. Jenavive is currently recording new studio album, and is in the works of planning a cross Canada tour for Spring/Summer 2013. Artistically, Jenavive draws from their collective experiences, influences, culture and shared passion for creating and performing music. Recording artist and singer-songwriter with a rad indie pop rock band. Based out of Calgary, AB. @jen_avive www.jenavive.com