Barefoot and eager (From Stroud News and Journal)

Barefoot and eager

10:58am Friday 22nd January 2010

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BAREFOOT and Eager was 21-year-old Jenna Witts’ first album, chronicling the sea and surf life of her hometown Woolacombe.

That was two years ago, and at the end of January, Jenna will launch her second album, Brother.

To coincide with the release, Jenna is touring with Show of Hands’ Steve Knightley, who has been instrumental in bringing her talent to a wider audience, and will join him at the Prince Albert in Rodborough on Wednesday, January 27.

"During the two years since Barefoot and Eager was released I have experienced more about life, love and loss than ever before and I think that is reflected in the new songs and given them more depth, layers and emotion. I also wanted to make an album that stayed true to the way the songs are performed live and I think we’ve achieved that," she said.

Barefoot and Eager was named one of the Financial Times Top 10 world albums of 2007.

Steve Knightley is at the Prince Albert, with support from Jenna, on Wednesday, January 27. Tickets £14 in advance from the pub, or Kanes Records, or £16 on the door.

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