Jeni Grouws: Running Ragged

In “Running Ragged,” Jeni Grouws reflects on the chaos of life, weaving echoes of her spiritual upbringing with Etta James—a different kind of gospel—and the freedom of finding her own voice. With soul-deep vocals, fearless songwriting and a roots-Americana sound steeped in blues, soul and rock, Jeni Grouws brings both power and vulnerability to every song. A Wisconsin native now based in Omaha through a multi-year residency at The Music House, Grouws first earned national recognition as co-founder of the Billboard-charting Avey Grouws Band. As a solo artist, she is carving out a sound all her own—one shaped by grit, groove, emotional honesty and an instinct for stories that linger. Whether delivering a full-throated anthem or a quieter, more reflective song, Grouws creates music that feels lived-in, immediate and deeply human. To see more Jam extras go to: http://NebraskaPublicMedia.org/Jam or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NebraskaPublicMedia