Jenna Nicholls

In a tapestry of sound, Jenna Nicholls weaves a spell: be it strumming her ukulele with the spirit of New Orleans or crooning a cowboy’s tale with the soul of the West. Her melodies, like vintage vinyl spun anew, carry the weight of memory and the promise of tomorrow.

Born and raised in Pittsburgh PA, and after a brief stop off in Boston, Jenna headed to the Lower East side of Manhattan. It was there she honed her craft, pulling on her love of vintage films and the American Songbook marrying them with modern folk music all while collaborating with the many gifted artists of the New York scene.

Jenna has written and recorded four studio albums. Her first “Curled Up Toes in Red Mary Janes” was featured in ABC’s Boston Med and the feature film Emerald City.  Her latest EP “Paper Daisy” was produced by and features Larry Campbell (Bob Dylan, Levon Helm) and is set for release in 2025.

Jenna has been a finalist for the International Songwriting Competition, and most recently was the winner of the 2024 Nerfa Songwriting Competition.  She toured nationally with Ingrid Michaelson, and shared bills with Oscar winner Glen Hansard, Lucius, Amanda Palmer, and Joan as Policewoman performing in venues all over the world including the Beacon Theater and Carnegie Hall.

“Her ability melodically to leave me wanting the next part of the story is mesmerizing. Jenna points out the universal moments in our lives and even though they’re personal to her, I don’t feel left out. The level of descriptive writing in her lyrics is astonishing.” – Melissa Ferrick

“Her songs land like a freight ship into the harbor of hearts and ears…The air changes. Pure Mastery.” – Glen Hansard